effortless meditation

We often approach meditation like any other activity in our lives - as something to achieve and to be mastered.  This approach, for most of us, implies goals and lots of effort to reach some goal and, of course, accompanied with considerable frustration.

True meditation is at the root just relaxing - relaxing into the reality of the present moment and whatever is arising right now.

So … during the meditation period just relax, notice what is happening and welcome it.  If you need a technique just (in your mind) quietly say 'yes' to whatever is arising in the present moment.  For example, if you notice racing mind, welcome it with a loving mental 'yes'. If a dog barks, in exactly the same way, welcome it with a 'yes'.  

When we stop all the struggling and welcome presently arising reality the mind becomes quiescent. and we find that deep and abiding Peace is at our root.

give 'yes' a try … oh, by the way this works for traffic jams too!

bob