Welcome to Meditation Monday. Each week we will be posting a short meditation to help you get started with your week. Meditation is a uniquely personal experience, with the purpose of helping channel self-awareness in a positive direction. This week is a short guided meditation to get you started:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4euEJGnvuhQ

If you’ve never meditated before you might wonder, what do you think about? To start with, simply concentrate on your breathing—if you find your mind racing, you can count with your breaths, one on the inhale and one on the exhale. Breathe in through the nose and out through your mouth. When you feel relaxed, this is the time to begin self-reflection. Listen to your inner mind. Watch your thoughts come and go. Do not try to direct them, just observe them and try not to get caught up in any one thought. If this happens, concentrate anew on your breathing.