For me adding sound to meditation is what really helped me to stay focused for longer. Singing/Chanting gives a whole new level to the body/mind/spirit connection.
It will mean changing the breathing pattern we have been practicing for a few weeks, but it is the last tool I am teaching you for this 40 day challenge, so just try it and see how you feel about it!
Some options could look like –
Singing the mantra
Chanting the mantra
Whispering the mantra
We only have 4 days left, so I am going to teach you a fun way you can incorporate all of these! Of course I have a video you can watch to see a demonstration.
Today
Phase 1: Sing “I am a Child of God” and imagine the steps of grounding and shielding as you sing!
Phase 2: Set your timer
Using your finger movements – with a NEW MANTRA
Sing or Chant: “Peace, Be Still” a few times
Whisper “Peace, Be Still” a few times
Silently think Peace (breathing in for about 4 beats)
Pause (2,3,4)
Be (2 beats) Still (2 beats)
Pause (2,3,4)
Whisper “Peace, Be Still” a few times
Sing or Chant: “Peace, Be Still” a few times
(Just have fun playing with these different ways you can include sound in your meditations)
Phase 3: Now pause and be “silent”
Letting your thoughts float by.