The more I meditate, the more I enjoy eating my lunch.
The more I meditate, the more I enjoy my hours of work.
The more I meditate, the more I enjoy brushing my teeth.
The more I meditate, the more I enjoy a conversation with a friend.
The more I meditate, the more I enjoy a walk.
The more I mediate, the more I enjoy a phone call.
The more I mediate, the more I enjoy drinking a cup of tea.
I recently realized what an all-encompassing power meditation has for me. Meditation creates this energy of mindfulness for me, that lets me pay attention longer to anything I do. Of course, I still drift off, but it feels that over the last year or so, my attention span has gradually become longer and longer.
It is fascinating for me how any aspect of life is improved with this greater sense of being in the now. It just makes all the difference. For the first time in a long time I mediated twice a day, while I’m traveling in Nepal right now.
As a closing note: I realize that being in an environment where mediation is “easy”, i.e. with a lot of other people doing it and general welcoming of it, makes a huge difference also.
Making meditation a daily habit has been an absolute game-changer for me during my first year of work at a tech startup in Los Angeles! Starting my day with a few minutes of quiet reflection and mindful breathing really helps me to clear my mind, focus on my priorities, and stay centered throughout the day.
Specifically, I’ve noticed that meditating regularly has helped me to manage stress more effectively, which is so important when you work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment like a tech startup. I’m better able to cope with challenging situations, approach problems with more clarity and objectivity, and communicate more effectively with my colleagues.
I’ve also found that meditation has helped me to cultivate a more positive and optimistic mindset overall. I’m more grateful for the opportunities I have, more appreciative of the people in my life and more committed to ongoing personal and professional growth.
Meditating has absolutely been an essential tool for my success at work and something that I’ll continue to prioritize for years to come!