Have you ever heard someone say that they\u2019re \u201cnot good at meditation,\u201d or that they \u201ctried, but couldn\u2019t stop thinking?\u201d It\u2019s not easy at the beginning, but having a regular meditation practice can add joy and peace in our lives; it\u2019s not something we naturally just know how to do!<\/p>\n
Just like exercise, knitting, carpentry, gardening, car repair and so many other skills, we aren\u2019t just naturally good at meditation the first time we sit down to practice. Read that again. The word here is practice. Meditation is a practice<\/a>.<\/p>\n Instead of just plopping down on a cushion and expecting our minds to switch into relaxation mode, we can begin with the support of a guided meditation. Listening to the sound of a voice that guides us again and again back to our bodies, our breath and the present moment is a helpful way to begin.<\/p>\n Why not give it a try today? This 40-minute Guided Awareness Meditation led by Louise Mahoney offers an opportunity to begin your practice:<\/p>\nGuided meditations can help us<\/h2>\n