For those looking to escape the day-to-day drudgery of the city, or the relentless inner monologue of their own mind, no one will blame them for wanting to relax with some ambient pan flute. But the reality is, when you're out in the world and emotions are running high, and anxiety is building, you might not be able to channel the comfort of your home stereo system and soothing spa sounds. "It's a matter of personal preference, and also of intention," says meditation teacher and author Sharon Salzberg. "If your intention is mostly to relax, and get to a calmer space, the music might help. If your intention is to see the patterns of your mind more clearly, silence might help."
Examples of religious mantras include the Jesus Prayer in the Christian tradition, the holy name of God in Judaism, or the om mantra of Hinduism, Buddhism and other Eastern religions. This technique is good for beginners because breathing is a natural function. If you're a beginner, practicing meditation may be easier if you're in a quiet spot with few distractions, including no television, radios or cellphones. Focusing your attention is generally one of the most important elements of meditation. Now, I began to wonder whether or not I had been misguided all along. Maybe my compulsion to find and listen to new music was actually more of a distraction than something that left me feeling grounded.
In this way we learn to be at peace with ourselves. Listening to music while meditation makes that process impossible. You’ll never learn to be deeply at peace with yourself if you’re dependent on music. Traditionally, the idea of listening to music while meditating would be completely out of the question. In no Buddhist lineage that I know of is there any kind of musical accompaniment to sitting meditation.
We all tend to move at a fast pace and reprioritize self-care rituals that can keep us feeling our best. Listening to soothing music is the perfect way to ease your mind and your body, giving it the downtime it deserves. Music can help to calm and soothe your mind and body as you prepare to drift to sleep. It allows you to quiet the mind and discontinue the train of thoughts that often plagues our sleep patterns. If you find yourself ‘thinking too much’, don’t beat yourself up over it; this is natural for those beginning meditation practice. Instead, congratulate yourself on noticing the internal dialogue, and redirecting your attention to the present moment.
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