Question from Student:
I'm a beginner to meditation. I’ve been working on
maintaining a daily practice. Recently I had an intense experience when sitting
down to practice in which my heart started to race and I felt an intense
happiness and joy. I didn't feel I was able to control this and got scared so I
opened my eyes. Is this normal for beginners to meditation?
Manorama’s Answer:
When you begin a meditation practice, and even after some
time within the steady practice, you may have some experiences that are
overwhelming. Meditation itself will challenge your senses and your understanding
of what you truly are. Meditation is a re-alignment with what you truly are. In
the process, sometimes certain experiences can feel intense.
My suggestion is to allow them to come and go and do not
attach specific meaning to them. Hold to the reality that you are beyond
all. Keep your attention on the point of experiencing what you are beyond
name and form as your primary aim. If you feel overwhelmed stop and be
with whatever is coming up for you. Then when you feel rested you can
begin to practice again. You will not always feel this fear. But sometimes it
will arise. It is just a developmental phase whereby in the quiet the mind
grips a bit. Allow it room and don't give it major importance.
Keep practicing...
Warmly,
Manorama
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