“I’m kinda new to this meditation thing and have always wanted to have a daily meditation practice and now I’m really trying to be consistent.
I find that I don’t like guided meditations. Yesterday I just put my headphones on with nothing and was able to meditate for like 10 mins. Today I put meditation music on.
I didn’t put a timer or anything and was able to stay in my meditation for 20 mins… first body scan, then breath, then on a specific affirmation… I felt calm, relaxed and at peace. I felt great and honestly could not believe I lasted 20 mins.
But then when searched people say it’s not good to listen to anything, that the whole point is to go within your mind to reach enlightenment…
Idk any advice for me? Should I meditate while listening to calming sounds?
Thanks!
You can.
Over time this may change.
When starting to meditate it’s important to meditate regularly.
If listening to calming music helps then you can do this.
Over time as your meditation progresses you may find that how you meditate changes and evolves.
Edwin Leo 