Meditation (Original Framed)

This piece is a part of my Chronic Pain Series, which brings awareness to the struggles and battles those with chronic pain have to overcome. When I meditate, I like to sit in the lotus position as it helps me be still and comfortable as I breathe deeply. I have been meditating on and off for years and am creating the habit to do it everyday before I start my day with anything else. I believe it has truly helped me become self-reflective, present, and showed me how to navigate my emotions better. The reason why I decided to start mediating again is because of the peace it brings inside of me. It has taught me how to center myself and to become aware of the moment I am in without focusing too much on my pain. When we are in a constant state of pain, our minds can control us with a negative or pessimistic point of view. In order for me to get a hold of that, I have to learn how to clear my mind of these negative thoughts and move forward by adjusting my perception of what my reality is in the present moment. And mediation really helps with that. 

Tong Robbins had said “what we focus on expands,” and I truly believe that. Meditation can help anyone shift their focus to be on the positive instead of just the negative. As we deserve to live in a place of joy ☀️

Dimensions: 15.5" x 18.5"

Medium: Colored Pencils