Bikinis in the Snow Week 13 – Meditation

Last week for Bikinis in the Snow, the theme was mediation.  Neither of us meditates.  I have before, but it’s not a regular occurrence.

We decided to set aside 20 minutes each day to sit quietly with no distractions.

For me, I only did a couple of days.  Some of the days I forgot, while others I was busy and then too tired at the end of the day.   For the two days that I did try it, I made it the 20 minutes but was interrupted several times.  I sat on our porch, but the animals either wanted to come in our outside.   Then, my son came out to talk to me a few times.

Rachel

How did I feel before trying this challenge?

I was looking forward to it and thought it would be a great way to relax.

How did I feel during the challenge?

At first, it seemed like a long time to sit and do nothing.  When I did not have distractions, I enjoyed the quiet time.

How do I feel after the challenge?

I felt a little more relaxed even with the distractions.  I would like to try this again and figure out a way to better fit meditation into my schedule.

What did I learn?

I learned that it is hard to find a 20-minute block of time without any distractions.  I believe I can make it work, but it would take some planning and discipline.