Opening: My first breath in the middle of chaos
When I first sat down to meditate, I was overwhelmed by noise—messages, to-do lists, doubts like “Am I sitting right? Should I close my eyes tighter?” I thought I was failing.
Only later did I learn: the measure of correct meditation isn’t how few thoughts you have, but whether you’re willing to return, again and again, to the present.
1. What “correct meditation” means
Meditation isn’t a perfect state; it’s a simple action:
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Place attention on an anchor (breath/body/sound).
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When you drift, notice, and return without judgment.
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Correctness isn’t no-thought; it’s the ability to return.
2. My three biggest mistakes
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Chasing an empty mind → The harder I tried, the more thoughts came.
Fix: Allow distractions, just return to breath. -
Forcing full lotus → My knees hurt, I thought pain was required.
Fix: I learned how do you meditate properly on a chair—feet grounded, spine lifted, jaw soft. -
Longer means better → I pushed for 30 minutes and got frustrated.
Fix: A consistent three-minute meditation daily is far more powerful.
3. Signs your meditation is working
You notice distraction sooner; posture feels easier (proper meditation posture); you tolerate discomfort better; you pause before reacting; focus improves; meditation for sleep and insomnia actually helps; you practice walking meditation in daily life; you’re kinder to yourself.
4. How to meditate correctly (beginner meditation steps)
Set: 5–10 min, quiet space, relaxed posture.
Sustain: Choose breath awareness; drift → notice → return.
Seal: End with a 30-second body scan.
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5. Sleep, emotions, and meditation
For years, insomnia plagued me. A body scan—from toes to crown—became my nighttime ritual. When I stopped forcing sleep, sleep started to come.
Lesson: Meditation is less about control, more about allowing.
6. Real-life meditation for stress relief
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Ten even breaths before meetings.
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One long exhale + 3-sec pause before replies.
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Three minutes of walking meditation while commuting.
Meditation doesn’t only live on the cushion; it belongs in your day.
7. My reflections
I used to ask, “Am I doing it right?” Now I know: every cycle of drifting and returning is progress. Meditation didn’t turn me into someone else; it gave me a little more breathing room inside the same life.
Closing
The answer to “Am I meditating correctly?” isn’t found in chasing stillness.
It’s in this simple motion: drift → notice → gently return.
That is the true correctness of meditation.Join us
