Easy wins: ‘If stillness isn’t for you, you can meditate while eating’

Usually, when people say meditation, they are referring to sitting meditation. Where you sit with your legs crossed, focus on your breathing and empty your mind.

The truth is that meditation is so much more than doing nothing.

In our busy lives, between work or class, raising kids or maintaining a social life, how can we find time to stay mindful, aware and calm?

The process is very straightforward.

You can choose how long you want to do it. All you need to do is find a safe and comfortable space, sit with your feet grounded and flat and breathe slowly. Your eyes can be open or closed.

• Once you’re in position, bring your attention to all the sensations of your body. Does your head feel heavy?
• Then bring your attention to the events that have brought you to this moment.
• Throughout this process of observation. Don’t linger on any one sensation or thought, you are just making note of them and moving on.