- As an IB student, anxiety is a huge part of my life. Whenever a project is due or whenever a test is coming up I become stressed and anxious. With meditation I hope to counteract my stress and learn to stay calm when the world around me is in chaos.
- Like most Americans, I don't get enough sleep. When I do manage to go to bed at a decent hour, thoughts continually run through my head and I am tossing and turning all night. By practicing meditation I hope to erase the unwanted thoughts from my mind and put myself in a peaceful frame of mind that is conducive to sleep.
- With all the technology and people that continually surround me, it is extremely hard to remain focused. Through the practice of meditation I hope to learn to focus my mind on one thought at a time. When I accomplish this goal I will become a better student and a more productive individual.
- Another negative effect that technology has had on me is that I am unable to appreciate the beauty of the world around me. I often get so wrapped up in checking social media, texting friends, and getting caught up in the chaos of my hectic life, that I forget to appreciate the silence and beauty of nature. By practicing meditation, I hope to learn how to tune out the constant bombardment of sound and focus on nature and learn serenity. In Conclusion, I hope to reduce my anxiety, increase my sleep, increase my focus and focus on nature and serenity.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Day 1
As I begin this journey I have a few goals that I wish to accomplish:
