Thoughts on Meditation

As a student in the M'TAM meditation class, my eyes have opened to a whole new world concerning spirituality. I used to think meditation was only sitting quietly and focusing on a single thought. When I decided to broaden my understanding of meditation, I then began to realize it was a vehicle to institute the effect one desires. Many would look at meditation as just a way to reach inner peace, and it is, but there many more uses for meditation. The M'TAM meditation class has brought greater understanding of this ancient spiritual art. 

One of the first things I learned about meditation is that it is not something new. It was not created to be a fashion or style. It was developed by our ancestors in Africa millennia ago. It was our ancestors understanding that identified meditation as a means to help us get closer to the world we wish to develop: a world of peace, prosperity and truth, and a world that we would see fit for Gods.

A very important aspect of meditation is the postures. The postures we take Modern are brought to challenge us, especially concerning our ideas about pain. In a society that dictates that we do away with all that causes us to be uncomfortable, we are not taught to challenge ourselves to overcome these moments. Meditation is one of those vehicles that directly challenge us to face our fears and what causes us to be uncomfortable in order to make us stronger. The postures we are given are supposed to challenge us physically and mentally. Some are extremely difficult and painful, but with continued practice, you can maintain those same positions for long periods of time. 

Balance is another important aspect of meditation. Our balance is important because it works the exact muscles desired. When our balance is off, we tend to find ourselves straining and becoming easily tired and it effects our breathing. 

Breathing has a direct effect on meditation. The way we breathe can dictate a desired effect. Usually we breathe slowly to help take the focus away from uncomfortable postures, but breathing slowly seems to have a dual effect. Breathing extremely slow also helps us to expand our lungs and allow for more control over our involuntary responses. Eventually, we began to consciously breathe slower, even when we are not meditating. 

Meditation has also taught me about energy transfer and keeping in contact with our ancestors. A major lesson I have learned is that meditation can be enhanced with how we live our lives. We cannot live our lives without respecting the 77 commandments and expect the meditations to work as effectively as they can. Hence, meditation is heightened when we live righteously. I suggest if you are interested in learning more about meditation that was created by our African ancestors, enroll in the next M'TAM meditation class at (773) 722- 1528