Meditate NOW!

Here are some guided and self guided meditations for you to start meditating right now. (this is just a start....more will be added over time...)

Start by calming down...
Breathing...slow, deep
Breathing in confidence, calm and centeredness

Breathing out anxiety, fear, stress ( you fill in whatever on each)

Follow your breathing and offer yourself loving kindness (see attached above).

Call on Nature:Some may want to see themselves as water with mind clear and reflecting what you have learned
Others may see themselves deeply rooted as a tree whose branches and roots are strong even in storms and winds of challenge.
Others may want to see themselves as a mountain solid and imperturbable.

Here are some meditations to help you
http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Thich-Nhat-Hanhs-Audio-Meditation-Flower-Fresh

http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Thich-Nhat-Hanhs-Audio-Meditation-Water-Reflecting

http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Thich-Nhat-Hanhs-Audio-Meditation-Space-Free

http://www.swamij.com/Meditations.htm

Watch/listen to inspiring videos/audios

http://www.oprah.com/oprahradio/Jon-Kabat-Zinn-on-Oprahs-Soul-Series-Video

http://www.oprah.com/oprahradio/Oprahs-Talk-with-Jon-Kabat-Zinn-Continues-Video_1

http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Audio-Meditations-for-Finding-Inner-Peace

http://www.oprah.com/spirit/Audio-Meditations-for-Finding-Inner-Peace/3

What is Meditation?

http://video.pbs.org/video/1788940793/

 http://keltymentalhealth.ca/healthy-living/mindfulness

Loving Kindness Meditation

http://www.dharma.org/resources/audio#guided

Loving Kindness 2
http://www.soundstrue.com/weeklywisdom/?source=podcast&p=6681&category=AGM&version=full


http://elishagoldstein.com/videos/lovingkindness-practice/#more-792


http://www.stillmind.com.au/mindfulnessandrelaxation.htm

How to Meditate

By David Gelles @nytimes

Meditation is a simple practice available to all, which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is straightforward, and the benefits can come quickly. Here, we offer basic tips to get you started on a path toward greater equanimity, acceptance and joy. Take a deep breath, and get ready to relax.