Meditation according to historians, appeared early in South Asia (India) and then later in Eastern Asia. It was believed that through this practice salvation of morals, knowledge, concentration and liberation was achieved. The practice of meditation also spread to other cultures in the west, to influence religions such as Judaism. Later, Plotinus developed meditative techniques, which were not easily integrated into the Christian faith.
The term "meditates" originated from meditatum, which means "to reflect" being introduced in the 12th century. This practice over the years grew exponentially, becoming a form of prayer in many religious traditions and became popular in the population of Western culture with the publication of the book "Tibetan Book of the Dead" and "The Bums of Dharma".
In 1979, the Mindfulness program founded in the United States, using meditative techniques in the treatment plan for patients with chronic diseases. Meditation plays a fundamental role in many traditions and rituals, as well as helping to manage tension and perfect the well-being of the individual.
Faced with the above, it is said that meditation is a fundamental part in people that links them rigorously to a spiritual life. What significant importance do people attribute to it?
My arguments will be supported by Pablo d'Ors. Meditation to a certain extent, is occupied by people in order to be calm and relieve the imaginary load that we have on our back. The mastery of this well-known practice is not easy to achieve for those who are just beginning, because our mind and imagination play a trick on us when we meditate. Thinking about things that we have pending or activities that we have a future is not part of a fruitful meditation. It is here that we realize that absolute silence - more and talk - while we meditate is more complex than we think.
As d'Ors affirms "Meditation is an initiation to adult life: an awakening to who we are." Therefore, it is here that we place real importance on meditation, rather than just medical practice. A sense to the incorrect identification of the individual that offers to discover the world and oneself are connected, removing any notion of selfishness in those who meditate. So much so, that d'Ors says “the time has come to blame nothing, or anyone, for what happens to us. It is possible to avoid that when the direction of the indicating arrow as if imagined would be, pointing towards ourselves ”.
As an annex I share my individual experience that I have had with meditation and about the video previously seen. For me, the video seemed quite interesting and helpful, because personally I did not know what reactions this practice could have on my body. Currently, I rarely use my time in meditation or alternative activities such as mandalas or Mindfulness that were of my total interest and pleasure. Although, when I practiced I felt that on an emotional level I was more balanced and decreased my levels of stress and frustration.
I feel different from last year, I think we all had a hard time believing in the consequences that this new virus could cause worldwide. I have become used to the confinement or captivity that this pandemic caused, but the fact of moving these days due to force majeure revitalizes me, feeling the fresh air and visualizing my surroundings is something inexplicable that I did not see before.
English classes have always made me feel anxious and nervous, perhaps due to the lack of proper command of the American language.
In conclusion, the path of meditation is the distancing of the mental schemas and the prejudices that human beings have internalized. It is meant for us to find ourselves, making ourselves aware of life and perceiving it free from all impediments. That is why meditation is a perfect habit for those who want to incorporate them into their lives.
