Be in the present moment. The purpose of meditation is to ground you in the moment and to help you become more aware of your surroundings. When travelling, you're already more aware of things around you because they're new. Yet, you can't possibly take in everything and the novelty itself can be a form of minor distress until you feel comfortable with it. Meditation can help you bridge the shock of the new with the comfort of enjoying learning about many new things and meeting new people. Meditation will also help you to be mindful of anything that you need to be paying more attention to during your travels. Meditate when you're a passenger. Travelling on a bus, train, boat, or other form of transport can provide you with the opportunity to meditate as the journey meanders on. Meditate in your accommodation. Your accommodation will undoubtedly vary from place to place and you will need to make the most of whatever you get. No matter how spartan, plush, or bizarre your surroundings, you should be able to meditate still. Focus on the moment, switch off all distractions such as the TV and cell phone, and find a comfortable part of your hotel room, dormitory, or other accommodation arrangement to meditate for a quarter hour or so each day.
Belinda
Sun Feb 23, 2014 6:39 am