Into The Grey

The hardest part of introducing spirituality into your life is the process of getting yourself into a state of perfected balance. Knowing what to let go of and what to keep. An inner sorting much like spring cleanup but within your very own temple. The release of past lives and versions that no longer align with your highest timeline. People, places, things that no longer work in your best interest but rather introduce confusion and chaos. Self induced tower moments, to create the break needed to grow and evolve from what no longer serves you. Breathing techniques, meditation practices, a gentle beginning to ease into a state of relaxation and a calm so thick you'd need a wrecking ball to smash through the foundation of it. Blah..blah..blah. Well how do I achieve this you might ask. I have found the best way to begin is on your back. Legs straight out in front of you and arms resting comfortably. Some say one arm across the abdomen and one across the eyes also seems to help when starting a meditative state. I do things interchangeably. Sometimes eyes open to start works well, other times closed. The arm over the eyes helps keep eyes closed so there's less chance of disruption. 
You can start by turning the light off, closing eyes, getting into a comfortable position, than counting numbers or mastering breath. Eyes wide shut theory. Pay attention to what goes on behind closed lids. Shapes, patterns, colors, movement. At the beginning intrusive thoughts may try to enter. You might start thinking about your home, relationships, bills or everyday stresses. The idea is to swat them away each time so that your mind can come to a silent state where it's open to God, your higher self, guardians or your own inner voice. 
Another way I've found to be beneficial for me was to just sit on my bed and allow myself to space out a bit. Finding a focal point within my bedroom and spending time focusing for several minutes eventually the focus led to a state of serenity where I was able to block out anything outside of me bothering me. Outside noises, dogs barking, all from outside not from within. Putting all the attention on self, how I'm feeling, why I'm feeling that, is it beneficial or harmful? The idea is to get to a state that no matter where your at, where your sitting, who your with or what the exterior appears like you are perfectly comfortable from within. Much like adapting to situations or places. Being moved from one habitat to another mentality and keeping your emotions in harmony. Not a loss of emotion but a deepend understanding that only You can control how you feel and what you absorb or release. To be able to be at ease without worldly devils like drugs or booze. Meditation and prayer can be practiced anywhere. Doesn't have to be inside a home or church. Sitting silently by a river, under a tree, outside within the light of the sun works just as well. Granted churches sometimes help fill social needs we need as humans however sometimes it's the things we do in silence when we are alone that make the real difference. No one's created the same so what works for one may not work for another. Spotify as well as YouTube any many other music platforms offer different sound waves, music and for those who rather it nature sounds. I prefer frequencies and white noise in the background or silence. I use to think I needed some noise in my life to be comfortable. Whether it was the television or the radio, even my own self speaking aloud but I have discovered they are all outside distractions and the work that needed to be done in my life, silence served me better. In closing the idea is to be able to sit within any environment and still be able to find inner peace and harmony.