Meditation gets talked about a lot these days. It’s become a buzzword in wellness circles, an Instagram hashtag, a checkbox on every morning routine checklist. But underneath all that, something real still lives, something simple, honest, and deeply human.
The challenge? Getting to that truth without tripping over the myths along the way.
That’s where an article I recently read “How To Meditate Correctly: 7 Myths To Ignore” by The Daily Meditation really shines.
It cuts through the noise and gets back to the basics. The piece unpacks seven common misconceptions about meditation that, frankly, trip up a lot of us, especially when we’re just starting out.
Let me walk you through the heart of it.
What the Article Gets Right
At its core, the article reminds us that meditation isn’t some elite mental gymnastics for monks or yogis on mountaintops. It’s not about stopping thoughts, sitting perfectly still, or striving for some imagined state of enlightenment. In fact, that striving that pressure to “do it right” is often the very thing that keeps people from starting at all.
The myths they highlight like needing to clear your mind completely, sit in lotus pose, or feel blissful every time are not only untrue, they’re actively unhelpful. Meditation, in its most useful form, isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.
Here’s my favourite bit: they talk about how meditation is practice, not performance. That hits home.
It’s not about getting it right. It’s about showing up.
My Take on It
Reading the article, I was reminded of something I often say when people ask me about mindfulness: “You’re not failing at meditation. You’re just noticing.” And noticing… noticing your breath, your thoughts, your restlessness, your boredom is the practice.
The moment you notice you’ve drifted, and gently come back, you’ve succeeded. That’s the rep. That’s the muscle being built.
It’s a bit like trying to watch clouds drift across the sky and thinking you’re doing it wrong because clouds keep showing up. That’s what clouds do. Your thoughts will show up. The point is to observe them, not to wish them away.
The other thing the article touches on is accessibility. You don’t need a special cushion, incense, or chanting bowls. If you have a moment, you have meditation. A breath at the sink. A pause before you speak. A quiet second with a cup of tea. These are the doorways in.
The Bigger Picture
In a world that sells us speed and distraction, meditation can feel radical. It’s not about chasing or achieving, but being. That alone is enough to make it feel uncomfortable at first we’re not used to sitting with ourselves without reaching for something.
But the good news is: that discomfort is part of the work. It’s part of the shedding. Every time you sit, you’re peeling back a little bit more of the noise and coming home to yourself.
So if you’ve been curious about meditation but overwhelmed by all the shoulds and musts, I recommend giving this article a read. It’s not preachy or fluffy just solid, grounded advice that clears the air around a practice that’s been cluttered for too long.
Read the full article here: How To Meditate Correctly: 7 Myths To Ignore
One Final Thought
If life feels loud and you’re craving a little stillness, don’t wait for the “perfect moment” to start meditating. Just take one breath. Then another.
Let it be messy, quiet, boring, beautiful whatever it is. Just let it be. That’s more than enough.
