Learning a Skill

Learning to meditate is just like learning any other skill. It takes practice and persistence.

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One of the things you'll notice about learning meditation is that there's a lot of repetition. In many ways, it's the same as learning any new skill. If we want to refine things, the only way to do it is by repeating it over and over again. Of course, after a little while, we might not be quite so dependent on the instruction, but it's still there if we need it. It gives us a framework to refer to as we continue learning through direct experience. So as you move through these daily meditations, sure, there are some core elements that are ever present, they'll become very familiar, but every single day is different. Because even if you're doing the same technique today that you did yesterday, the mind is different, and therefore the experience is different. So as much as possible, approach each day lightly as though it's the very first time you've witnessed the mind. If you can maintain this sense of playfulness and curiosity, then there'll always be something new to learn....

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TypeExpert Guidance

Duration1 min

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A former Buddhist monk, Andy has guided people in meditation and mindfulness for 20 years. In his mission to make these practices accessible to all, he co-created the Headspace app in 2010.
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Eve is a mindfulness teacher, overseeing Headspace’s meditation curriculum. She is passionate about sharing meditation to help others feel less stressed and experience more compassion in their lives.
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As a meditation teacher, Dora encourages others to live, breathe, and be with the fullness of their experiences. She loves meditation’s power to create community and bring clarity to people’s minds.
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Kessonga has been an acupuncturists, therapist, and meditation teacher, working to bring mindfulness to the diverse populations of the world.
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Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love.
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