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Can You Meditate With Background Noise?
The answer to this question can be a tricky one. There are a lot of people who say that you can not meditate with background noise, but others say that you can. Let’s talk about each possible scenario..
Can you meditate in a noisy place?
Yes. Meditation is an exercise of mind. Doesn’t matter how noisy outside world is, you can always have a peaceful meditation inside your mind. If you are really interested in learning meditation or trying it out, there are tons of free resources on internet. My personal favorites are Headspace and Calm..
How do you meditate when surrounded by noise?
Meditation is a very effective tool for managing stress, focus and anxiety. The key to a good meditation practice is a regular schedule. Start a daily practice, and be consistent with it — eventually, you can fit a short meditation into your schedule whenever you need it. An important thing to remember is that you don’t have to be in a completely silent room or completely still in order to meditate. Meditation is about clearing your mind, not about clearing the room around you. So listen to your favorite tunes, or listen to the sounds of the city — whatever helps you clear your mind..
Can you meditate with music?
No. When you meditate, the music should be kept at a minimum or completely silent. Meditating requires you to focus on the silence in your mind and in your surroundings. If you hear music, you can’t focus on the silence in your minds. The nature of meditation is to focus on your thoughts and to cleanse your minds to remain productive throughout the day. If you are using music to do the meditation, you are not doing it right. While music can be used to calm your mind, it can also be distracting when you are trying to focus on the silence in your mind. So you should completely avoid music while meditating..
How do you know if you are doing meditation correctly?
The simplest way to know whether you are doing meditation correctly is to check your breath. If your mind is not wandering and you are able to keep your focus on your breath, then you can safely say that you have been successful in meditation. The moment you start wandering from the practice, you have to stop the practice so that you do not stray from the right path..
How do you not let noise bother you?
We all have our own way to deal with it. What works for me is to really focus on my work. If I have a lot of work to do, I will shut my door and isolate myself from all noises. I know some people need to listen to music to isolate them from outside noises. The answer is different for everybody..
How can I relax my noisy neighbors?
You can try to make friends with your neighbors to see if they are willing to change their habits. You can always confront them politely, whether they are adults or children. Inform them that they are disrupting the peace of the people around them. If they are old enough to understand, you can explain that if they are noisy, then the whole neighborhood will turn hostile towards them, which will make it harder for them to have fun in the future. The point you are trying to make is that they need to learn to respect other people around them. If you can’t be nice to them, you can always call the police. If the police have been called on your neighbors before, try to ask them to go to your neighbors’ house and talk to them. The police will suggest that your neighbors need to quiet down. If your neighbors are still unwilling to settle down, then you can call the police again, and then the police will have no choice but to take action. You can also call your city or town hall. They have a noise complaint department that can make your neighbors to settle down. And if your neighbors are willing to be peaceful, try to help them do activities other than making noise..
Can you meditate lying down?
Yes, you can meditate lying down! But can you slap a tiger lying down? No. The idea is to stay put and still. So the best way to meditate lying down is to do it on a bed, or a couch or a recliner. This way you have good support from the floor. You can even use a pillow to support your back. Meditation is about mastering your own mind. It is not necessary to do it on a bed, but it is a good way to practice. Some people sit on a chair to meditate. It is ok. But if you are going to spend a lot of time working on meditation, then it is better to do it on the floor. The meditation cushion has a lot of benefits. But if you can’t afford a cushion, don’t worry, you can use a towel or a blanket to sit on..
