Three Times a Day

Several months ago Jeff and I started meditating three times a day. Before that, I tried to meditate it at least once a day, but my practice was intermittent. Even though three times a day sounds difficult, I find it's actually easier because it has become habitual, kind of like drinking my daily cup of coffee each morning. We meditate for about 20 minutes in the morning when we wake up, then at lunch time, I "go under" for 30 minutes. Since my days are spent working on the computer and on the phone talking with coworkers and clients, my mid-day meditation helps me return to work feeling more focused and energized. We also try to take daily walks outside after work. Yes, even when it's snowing or snowy. Although we don't go out when it's raining, we got caught in rain storms twice this summer. It was actually a lot of fun (after I gave in to the fact that we were going to get drenched). Our final meditation is usually right before we go to bed, except on days we meditate with our group, in which case we meditate earlier in the evening. So if you're trying to jump start your meditation practice, try to commit to several times a day and stay with it for about a month so it becomes part of your daily routine. Before you know it, it will become as natural as eating! Try it.