FAQ’s about meditation
Question: Don’t you have to train in martial arts to meditate?
Answer: Not at all. 95% of all people who practice meditation around the world have nothing to do with martial arts.
Question: Would meditation interfere with my religion?
Answer: No. There is absolutely nothing supernatural in our practices. The meditation classes that we have at our school are completely secular in nature. Practice your religion (if you choose to have one) on your own time. These classes are made up of applied psychology to overcome common obstacles in our life. People from all faiths and backgrounds find tremendous benefit in mind training.
Question: Isn’t meditation just for new age hippie types?
Answer: There is nothing “new age” about meditation. It is very “old age”. In fact, it is older than written history. Finding true happiness is nothing hokey, nothing to shy away from. It is the most important pursuit we can undertake in our life. Some famous practitioners of meditation were: Thomas Edison, Aristotle, The Buddha, Jesus, Gandhi, Mozart and Albert Einstein. It seemed to work for them, no?
Question: Why don’t more people in the West meditate?
Answer: There are a multitude of reasons. Some are legitimate, and some are not. Culturally, the West is very far behind in the pursuit of happiness. In actuality, the mindset of the West is completely backwards. In the U.S., we often seek happiness in the external world. After activities begin to bore us, we then quit them and move on to something (or someone) else, looking for that instant gratification that never really satisfies.
Another reason is that many people are secretly afraid to see what’s inside and clean up the negative thoughts and habits that develop with time. People are taught to be comfortable being unchallenged. “What’s on television tonight is actually more important to me than working on my mind.”
Another reason is that many people have fragile egos that prevent them from being humble enough to learn from someone new. They think that they are already perfect, so why bother? “Ha, I don’t need that stupid stuff!” is a famous proclamation for sure-fire regret and failure in life. From experience, not having the time, laziness and excuses are just bi-products of the above deeper causes. If more people meditated, more people would know how to put more meaning into their lives, period.
Question: What if I cannot come to every class?
Answer: Coming a few times a month is of course far better than not coming at all. However, do not expect dramatic results in your attitude without consistency and effort. Trying and doing are completely separate things. We will tend to fill in that time slot if we miss several weeks. Mark it on your weekly calendar first. Make time on yourself a super high priority. Make an effort to make an effort. The results are well worth it!
Question: What improvements in my life will I see if I start to meditate?
Answer: Everyone is different. With effort, consistency and lots of practice, you can expect to feel lighter and consistently upbeat. You can expect your confidence to improve. You can expect a more consistent, positive attitude. You can expect frequent feelings of complete happiness and personal inner contentment. You can expect to have better relationships at home and at work. You can expect stress to lose its grip on you. You can expect more results in anything you choose to complete. And finally, you can expect to want to share the knowledge with others.
Question: What should I wear and what should I bring?
Answer: Where comfortable, loose fitting clothing. Cushions and chairs are provided for your comfort. Always bring a receptive, listening and opened mind.
~ Todd Norcross
Classes are held every Wednesday evening from 8:00-8:45 PM
$10.00 at the door per class (block of ten classes for $90.00)
No experience necessary.
