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Moon Gazing Meditation

    What is Mood Gazing

    & Why Should You Try it?

    Moon Gazing is a practice where you observe the moon and mentally connect with the surrounding universe. If you have ever meditated or used self-hypnosis, you may find moon gazing an interesting type of meditation to try. If you have little or no experience of meditation, start with a few minutes of simple gazing at the moon. It’s helpful to journal your experiences, so keep a notebook handy.

    Like all forms of meditation, it improves with practice. You may experience many beneficial side effects from this practice such as feeling more connected to the universe, being a lot less stressed and feeling more in tune with you intuition.

    Moon Gazing Meditation

    1. Where to Practice

    Find a comfortable place with a good view of the moon. Perhaps you have a nice outdoor space where you can sit and have a good view, but you do not need to be outside, so you can sit by a window inside if you prefer. Make sure you are as comfortable as you can be. Ensure you are warm too, as this will reduce distractions. By beginning this practice of moon gazing you become tuned into the moon and its phases and changes. So you may find it helpful to keep track of and understand the different phases of the moon. Keep a notebook handy while to practice this, so you can keep track of your progress.

    2. How to Begin Moon Gazing Meditation

    Now that you are comfortable you can begin by taking a few deep breaths as you try to relax and quieten your mind. With each breath out, imagine you are letting go of tension. Begin to look at the moon and allow your breathing to settle down to a gentle comfortable breath. If you find your mind is wandering or offering up distracting thoughts, try focusing on the feeling of your beath at your nostrils, with each inhalation and exhalation. This is a simple focus to train your mind to stop over-thinking. Keep gazing at the moon and try to keep your mind peaceful and your body relaxed.

    Continue to gaze at the moon and let your mind be quiet and your body relaxed. If you notice any thoughts coming into your mind, try to just let them go. As with calming mindfulness meditations, try to not get involved with the thoughts. Anytime your mind wanders off, bring your attention back to the moon and the energy of the moonlight. Continue this for 15 – 40 minutes as desired.

    3. Developing Your Moon Meditation Practice

    The first few times you try this meditation you may feel that nothing much is happening, but keep with it because results are often not instant with meditation and mindfulness. Often several attempts are needed to get a breakthrough. Keep practicing and get a routine going where you do your meditation at about the same time each evening. As you do this, the routine will help you to achieve deeper states and more insightful experiences.

    4. Tips for Improving Your Meditation Experience

    As you look at the moon, think about the vastness of the universe and sense the amazing energy of the moonlight. Imagine the light flowing all over you and through you. Perhaps you can imagine a healing energy flowing from the moon. Visualize positive effects from the moonlight, such as stress easing away. As you do this you become more in tuned with the universe and with nature.

    Encourage this even more by practicing gratitude both in everyday life and when meditating. Simply thinking of little things in life that you are thankful for creates a positive mindset. As you practice mood gazing more and more you will find that your quiet calm mind becomes more open to inspirational thoughts and intuition while meditating

    Here is a checklist to enhance your meditation:

    • Think about the vastness of the universe
    • Imagine a healing energy coming from the moonlight
    • Feel connected with the universe
    • Think of things you feel grateful for
    • Open your mind to intuition and inspiration

    5. Ending Your Moon Gazing Meditation

    When you are ready to conclude your meditation, notice how you feel – what thoughts come into your mind? Make a note of any intuitions, thoughts, and ideas. You should find with practice this becomes one of your favorite times of the day. You may feel energized and very positive after each session.

    Moon Gazing

    6. The Benefits of Moon Gazing Meditation

    You may find that there are some surprising benefits. You may feel very connected to nature and the universe. This connected feeling can be very comforting and calming. With continued practice you may become less stressed, more peaceful, less anxious, and you may even sleep better. Most people who practice moon gazing meditation feel much more balanced and content. If you practice regularly you many find that you listen to and trust your intuition more. Regular meditation helps you feel more connected to your inner self. This is a type of meditation, so it is no surprise that you may feel your intuition blossoming.

    You may find these benefits:

    • Feeling more relaxed and stress-free
    • Reduced anxiety
    • A feeling of perspective regarding any problems or challenges
    • Better focus and concentration
    • Positive thoughts
    • Feeling connected with the universe
    • Improved sleep
    • Feeling connected with nature
    • Gratitude
    • Enhanced intuition

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