How can you meditate at home when your household is obnoxiously loud?
Jun.30, 2007 in
Meditation questions
Yelila asked:
I’d like to begin meditating at home. I’m still in the “beginner” stage and could really use all the peace and quiet I can get while I do this. However, my family is very loud. We have a toddler living in the home and we all know how noisy children can be.
I’d like to begin meditating at home. I’m still in the “beginner” stage and could really use all the peace and quiet I can get while I do this. However, my family is very loud. We have a toddler living in the home and we all know how noisy children can be.
Should I just try to tune their noise out and close myself up in my bedroom while I meditate?
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July 2nd, 2007 at 3:58 pm
The point of mediation is to drown out everything going on around you. With practice, you’ll be able to switch off easily. In the meantime, would some sea sounds be any help?
July 3rd, 2007 at 3:47 am
would be hard
July 4th, 2007 at 4:01 am
Yes, I have this problem too sometimes. The bedroom is good. But sometimes if the dogs are barking and so on, I use earplugs. They seem to help with the inner focus, even when it is pretty quiet.
July 6th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
I would put the baby down for a nap, and take nap time as your meditation time
July 8th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
You could do that…Or you could try, as my dad suggests, to block out everything else but your own breathing. Or before going to yoga, try laying down and concentrate on a happy place. That’s how I started.
July 9th, 2007 at 11:15 pm
yes! learning to deal with the chaos outside will only help to further you along if you have enough self discipline and concentration to tune out the outter world.
July 13th, 2007 at 5:21 am
Either you have to find a way to “tune” out the noise, or you have to find a more quiet place to meditate (at least as you are learning).
Eventually, you will be able to meditate even in a noisy home, but at the beginning you need to find a more peaceful place to develop your skills.
July 14th, 2007 at 5:27 pm
you could try the public library.
July 16th, 2007 at 2:11 am
yes tune out their noise it’s a good discipline exercise. don’t get angry or judgmental. it’s counterproductive.
just count your breaths.
July 17th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
Nope, don’t tune it out. Because the moment you do is when something serious will happen and you’ll end up hating yourself for a long time. Some places just serve as a more efficient spot to do things. I’d say go to a park or somewhere you know that’s quiet and serene.
July 19th, 2007 at 11:17 am
headphones with soothing simple music.
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yes, lock yourself in your bedroom (as long as someone is watching the baby) or wait until she is sleeping.
July 22nd, 2007 at 7:42 am
Isn’t part of meditating the pure consentration on your inner self? So go to your room, close and lock the door, and meditate.Remember Mind over matter.
July 24th, 2007 at 12:57 am
The first answer sounds good, but if you need more quiet at first, could you go out and sit in the car for a few minutes? Or meditate when your little one is taking a nap?
July 24th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Well what takes you away from it all? Is it a place… the beach the rainforest try getting some music or sounds like it. If its music then play your favorite song on repeat and focus on the thing that takes you away. Soon you’ll be able to go there on just visualizing or remembering those sounds
July 27th, 2007 at 7:19 am
find a quiet place or tell them to be quiet
July 30th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Meditation is definitely difficult. Yes, you’re right that you need a quiet place in order for it to be successful. In case you cannot control the noise in your house, you can go to a quiet place. The church is a good place for meditation. However, if you’re not comfortable in it, you can meditate when everyone’s fast asleep.
August 1st, 2007 at 2:48 pm
try making a space in your closet in your bedroom and make sure that everyone in the house is aware that when you are in there that you are not to be disturbed. But remember-no incense in the closet. Eventually you’ll be able to tune everything out wherever you are. Meditation is great so don’t be ashamed to tell your housemates what you are doing in the closet, they might just respect you for it.
August 2nd, 2007 at 12:39 am
Do your praying while your toddler naps, or yes, just close yourself up in your bedroom. The baby can do without you for a short while.
August 4th, 2007 at 3:54 am
Yes I can understand. I live near a noisy road.The best way to meditate, is to choose a time when it is quieter, like when the little child has gone to bed. Then use ear plugs.You can still hear music if you play it, but all the other noise is blocked out.The other way to meditate or ‘clear’ the mind is to use a Mandala or object to focus on with your eyes open. I used to use a picture of a dog I owned.Focussing like this will bring a result. It matters not how long you hold the focus, for meditation is hard at first.Remember have a ‘oneness’ in your room. Burn incense as it has a lovely aroma.Soft music, or a relaxation tape etc.Don’t try too hard. Good Luck and Happy Christmas.
August 5th, 2007 at 9:16 am
Headphones with an iPod or CD player that has some tranquil music.
August 7th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
i use my mp3 player with sound canceling headphones
and, although water sounds can help, it also might put the idea in your head that you want to use the bathroom :p
August 8th, 2007 at 9:53 pm
Wait until your child is asleep or send them next door to Nanny’s. Then make your spouse turn the tv off and do something quite (like nap, go for a walk, get online) or wait until he/she has gone to work.
Be sure you tell your spouse how important meditation is to you. My husband is glad to accomodate, although he’s not into it himself.