What’s your meditation ritual/routine? ADHD brains!
I’ve never been to a retreat but I’m reading Becoming Supernatural. I’ve found some of his meditations on YouTube and Spotify. The one that really transformed me was the 25 min self healing meditation on YouTube. I experienced catharsis for the first time. The world became more colorful, it’s like I was looking at the 3D reality through a more vibrant, mathematical lens. Everything was so divinely perfect and symmetrical. That was shortly after an ego death experience, so a very transformative period for me. I became the embodiment of love and light. I developed a sense of empathy that I never thought possible for myself. I learned to regulate my emotions (which I struggle with bc ADHD), and it has made me a better mom and a better spouse, literally overnight.
I’ve been trying to find my way back to that state. I’m diagnosed ADHD, but ever since that experience, I’ve been very turned off the idea of taking my meds. They do help, but I loved the way the meditation made me feel. I know he has really long ones, but my adhd mom brain gets a bit loud at times. I do have a gift for finding presence, most of the time. But there’s some days I can’t help but wander off in thought, about my errands I need to run, my family member who gossiped about me and hurt my feelings, my ankle is itchy, etc. random little things that just take me out of it.
So for you ADHD folks who get distracted by everything, do you have any routines or rituals to help you settle and go deeper into your meditations? I usually go into nature and find a place to sit by running water. A creek for me. But it’s hard to get comfortable sitting on a rock lol, so that in itself can be quite distracting and take me out of the moment. I would meditate at home, but I feel closer to source/spirit when I’m sitting in the midst of creation, surrounded by natural elements. When I’m at home, I think about the dishes in my sink, the trash needs to be taken out, what will I make for dinner tomorrow… home life responsibilities.
Any tips for getting comfortable, relaxed and focused would be deeply appreciated!