Even though I find it very difficult to be quiet unless I am reading or watching Grey's Anatomy. Even though "daydream" is my default setting. Even though I'm the sarcastic friend, not the spiritually enlightened one. Even though I kinda skimmed through the India portion of Eat, Pray, Love. Even though I never saw myself as one of "those people".
Let's be clear, I suck at meditating.
But the main point I've gotten out of Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation: A 28-Day Program
is that it's okay that I suck.Also, meditating is really good for you.
So far I think it's reduced my yelling by about 15%. But that could be just because the more I prioritize my own needs to fight off my depression, the less of a crabby bitch I am. But maybe that's the point? I'm really kind of new to this whole hippie thing. I mean, if I continue meditating and eliminating most processed foods, do I have to stop wearing make-up and dyeing my hair? If I've stopped letting Ironflower watch iCarly, does that mean I have to give up TV altogether? Do I have start listening to The Grateful Dead again?
Hopefully I can pick and choose what I want, like a lifestyle buffet. Because while this meditation thing is pretty awesome, my lipstick will have to be pried out of my cold, dead hands.
*Hot Shots and its sequel should really be on cable more.
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3 comments:
I've been thinking about trying meditation. I think I need it. I don't want to be a hippie, though.
Ellen Degeneres meditates.
On the bright side, hippies get weed!
@Leslie - I'm really enjoying it. I definitely recommend it. And Ellen's not a hippie, so it won't necessarily turn you into one. That is reassuring.
@Wordvixen - But weed makes me nauseous - one of the reasons I failed as a hippie in my youth. Oh well.
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