Comments on: Why do we resist meditation?

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:59:05 +0000

Mark, it’s difficult to overcome the “too busy to meditate” resistance. I’ve heard it said “if you’re too busy to meditate, you’re too busy”! I think overcoming that resistance requires a very strong motivation to meditate (fueled by a conviction of the value of it). It’s always hardest in the beginning to establish a new habit, but you might try committing to meditating every day for a number of days and then see if it makes a difference.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:28:32 +0000

I do encounter resistance sometimes, but being caught up in “busyness” often has something to do with it. I guess I just need to keep at it.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:07:23 +0000

Valentina, try using the guided meditation for intuition the podcast, and ask why you resist. Best thing is to find a way to go within and see what your intuition tells you. Also, explore what you are looking for in meditation — what are the “immediate results” you want? Can you expect to feel them after one meditation, or do you need to practice regularly for a while and see how your life changes? The immediate results are usually something simple — just a sense of relaxation. The longer term results come for longer term practice.

By: Valentina

Valentina — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:27:42 +0000

I am so happy to know I am not the only one resisting what´s good for me! Any tips on how to find out the reason for one´s resistance? Once I start meditating, I actually find it quite easy to just relax and let go, but maybe it is the lack of immediate results that stop me from coming back? I would love to know my reasons for resisting what a part of me clearly loves.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 31 May 2010 20:40:36 +0000

Amy, for many years I had a “non-negotiable commitment”. I think it served me well!

By: Amy Davis

Amy Davis — Mon, 31 May 2010 19:38:05 +0000

I came across this article by Bo Lozoff. “The Big Mistake about Meditation.” This has helped me (not necessarily about resistence, but about judging myself regarding my time in meditation. I do have resistance. I am going to go with the “non-negotiable commitment”. I keep other appointments. I need to keep the appointment to my spiritual well-being. Here is a link. Peace, Amy
file:///Users/amydavis/Documents/Bo%20Lozoff.webarchive

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:57:13 +0000

You are welcome, Georgina. This is a great request and I’ll add it to the list. I do think I’ll do something along these lines at some point. Thank you for asking…

By: Georgina

Georgina — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:43:01 +0000

Mary, I wonder if you would consider doing a meditation to connect with your inner being / higher self / soul…. I really enjoy all your meditations and would really like one that helps me connect with my soul, and have wisdom, insight and healing come from there…. Or even just space to connect with my soul, sit with my inner being…just an idea, what do you think? Thank you continually for being part of my day. Regards, Georgina

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:20:01 +0000

You’re welcome, Kim. Resistance to meditation isn’t at all unusual. It might be something as simple as resisting change, as we do with starting a healthier diet or exercise. Or it can be something more. It’s also not unusual to have some fear about what we might experience with meditation. If you want to try it, start with just a few minutes. Or you might want to try a moving meditation, such as Tai Chi or a walking meditation. Let us know how it goes if you do try it (you can always use our free podcast meditations to start).

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:27:21 +0000

I was so pleased to see this topic. I mistakenly thought I was the only one in resistance mode! I have been told for many years by many people that meditation would be so beneficial for me. I have resisted each time someone has mentioned it but I am intrigued and keep coming back to “thinking about” doing it. I resist because my ego does not want to be told what to do. I am now realizing how much of my life is ruled by my ego. I also think there is a fair amount of fear in what I will hear if I am silent. Thanks for letting me share.