Show Notes In today's Episode I am sharing 7 common myths about Meditation Sometimes we mistaken or misunderstand mindfulness and think it is same as meditation. Mindfulness is a state of heightened awareness and deliberate focus on present moment. We can be mindful of our breath, emotions, thoughts. There is not set formal process to practice mindfulness. On the other hand Meditation is more focused internally and have formal techniques. Meditation helps us to make our mindfulness practice more deep. 7 myths about meditation 1. I don't know how to do it When we decide to start practicing, we get overwhelmed thinking the exact process to do it. Many people fear that they are doing wrong. Let me tell you there is no right or wrong way. Stay relaxed. Just focusing on breathing is the process. 2. To meditate , I Have to stop thinking and empty my mind. Empty our mind is like stopping wind.So don't get frustrated with it. Just stay with your thoughts but go along with them. Let your thoughts move and you stay there with your breath. Imagine thoughts as clouds which moves and you stay there watching them as they pass. 3. Meditation means sitting in straight posture No this is not a requirement , you can practice it sitting relaxed in a chair, sofa or even in bed. 4. Meditation is Religious or woo-woo Meditation is not religious practice, it is practiced my scientists, sports person and many more. It is a scientific process. Yes meditation has been mentioned in many religious books but it is not considered as religious practice. 5. Some thinks mediation means chanting OM. No, chanting is another form of meditation. You don't have to chant any mantra or use Male beads to meditate. You can simply focus on your breathe. Or You can even have your own personalised mantra to focus on. 6. People who meditate are always happy and peaceful. This is another myth. No this isn't true. They have difficult, challenging situations in life as we all do but the way they respond to is the results of mediation. 7. You have to be calm nature to practice meditation Some people think that to practice meditation, they have to have calm, zen kind of nature. This is not true, anyone can practice meditation. As meditation helps us feel more calm it's not the other way round. Now you know about the myths regarding mediation and there is a difference between both. Ok, that's it for today guys. I will be back next week. Have a lovely week beautiful minds.