I used to be envious of people who meditated daily, as it was something I struggled with. While some people found it easy to meditate every day, I found it challenging. I would manage to keep up a meditation streak for a few weeks, but then missing one day would derail my efforts. This perceived failure would make me skip more days, thinking that if I couldn’t do it perfectly, there was no point in trying at all.
Eventually, I overcame this obstacle and became one of those daily meditators I once envied. I’ve shared my journey in this blog and in a course I created called “Get Your Sit Together.”
You might wonder why it’s worth the effort to meditate every day. It’s true that sporadic meditation can offer some benefits, but becoming a “rock-solid daily meditator” has significant advantages. Meditation is one of the most important activities in my life. It transforms everything—the mindfulness, kindness, and insights I gain from my practice make me happier and a better person to be around.
This is a major motivation for me: I want to positively influence those around me and not be unpleasant. The activities that often pushed meditation out of my schedule weren’t as important as regular meditation. Spending time on social media, watching TV, or working isn’t worth sacrificing a good meditation habit. At the end of life, no one will wish they spent more time at the office or binge-watching TV shows.
Even important relationships shouldn’t interfere with meditation. While family and intimate relationships are crucial, their quality improves when we meditate regularly. Meditation helps us become better human beings—better parents, partners, friends, and mentors—so it’s worth making time for it.
Practicing anything regularly with the intent to improve usually leads to progress. Whether it’s tennis, cooking, or meditation, learning from mistakes and successes encourages growth. My meditation journey isn’t a straight path; it has highs and lows. However, regular practice makes it more creative, enjoyable, and transformative.
Meditation offers numerous benefits—social, emotional, and health-related. Regular practice helps us experience these benefits more consistently, leading to a healthier and happier life. Just like regular gym or yoga sessions yield better results than sporadic visits, consistent meditation is more rewarding.
In the past, my struggle to meditate regularly often stemmed from avoiding certain feelings. Restlessness or dissatisfaction made me resist sitting down for meditation, which involved fear. I didn’t want my life to be controlled by fear. Confronting and overcoming my fears made me feel more in control and fearless.
Seeing oneself as someone who can’t meditate daily feels disheartening. It seems like others have willpower that you lack. But willpower isn’t the key to daily meditation—it’s about using strategies to make sitting down easier. Eventually, it becomes unthinkable to skip a day, much like brushing your teeth. If you can feel that way about one daily activity, you can feel the same about meditation.
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