How to use meditation for more positive energy

The Law of Attraction

Attracting positive energy has a lot to do with the law of attraction. This law is among the 12 universal laws and is based on the principle that equals attract each other. So you attract more of what you think and feel. Positivity attracts more positivity. But negativity also attracts more negativity. So the best way to create more positivity in your life is to radiate positive energy yourself.

The idea that we attract what we radiate is not new. This idea has been around since ancient times, and it was Buddha who first introduced the idea to the world.

How to create more positive energy in your life

Using the law of attraction to create more positive energy may sound simple. Yet it does require focus, purpose and a certain amount of surrender.

Equals attract, even if you are not aware of this. We always attract positivity or negativity based on the energy we radiate. So it is important to be aware of your energy. This is where meditation can help us.

Meditation to create positive energy

You can best compare yourself to a magnet: you attract what is going on in your mind. Meditation helps you become aware of your thoughts. You can release negative thoughts and evoke positive ones.

Don't worry, once you have a negative thought you don't immediately attract negativity. But have you ever noticed that when you oversleep, you are moody afterwards and it seems like everything is against you? Whereas when you wake up just rested, you take the time to take a morning walk and see how beautiful the trees around you are?

There are always things to worry about. Meditation helps you to focus less on the things that are going wrong, but turn your focus to what is going right. Or on the ways you can improve your life.

Positive mood through meditation

Creating positive energy with meditation works not only on an energetic level, but also on a physical level. Meditation brings you into the here and now, relieves stress and promotes a different outlook on life. As a result, you produce more serotonin (better known as the happiness hormone), which will improve your mood.

A good mood makes it easier to speak, think and act positively. And when we do this, we attract more positive energy into our lives.

A study from Harvard Health Publishing has even shown that mindfulness meditation changes the parts of the brain related to memory, self-awareness and compassion.

5 types of meditations for more positive energy

There are different forms of meditation for different purposes. There is no form of meditation that is the best. It's about finding what works best for you. Here are 5 different types of meditation that will help you create more positive energy.

1. Guided meditation

In a guided meditation, a voice guides you through the meditation. This can be done in person or through a meditation app, for example. For example, most meditations in the Meditation Moments app are guided meditations. Guided meditation is a fine way to learn to meditate for beginners. Voice guidance makes it easier not to get lost in your thoughts.

It is important to find a nice companion with whom you feel a connection. You can choose a guided meditation in a particular theme, such as positive energy or letting go of negative thoughts. The Meditation Moments app has several meditations focused on creating positive energy.

2. Mantra meditation

During a mantra meditation, you focus on a mantra as you meditate. The mantra can be a word, phrase or syllable. This can work well when your thoughts are overwhelming because you are giving your brain something else to focus on. In addition, a mantra meditation raises your vibration, which will make you feel more positive.

Choose a meditation mantra that suits you well at that moment. It can be an affirmation like "I decide" or a simple sound like "Om." Repeat the mantra for a few minutes. Don't worry if your mind wanders, just bring your attention back to the mantra.

3. Mindfulness meditation

Mindfulness meditation brings you into the here and now. The goal is to think less and feel more. Instead of wallowing in the past or worrying about the future, you become aware of your immediate surroundings. Mindfulness is connected to surrender. It urges you not to value your thoughts, but to just let them be there.

Mindfulness can be applied to almost any situation. While walking, cooking or driving. Bring your attention to your body and to your senses. Feel how your breath moves through your body. And feel how with each breath, your belly and chest rise and fall.

You can also focus on images, sounds and smells around you. For example, notice how water flows in a stream. When water flows down, it doesn't do it with a purpose - it's just water. Try to apply the same to your thoughts: let them come and let them go. Imagine your thoughts as water. Let your thoughts flow.

4. Metta meditation

This form of meditation is also called loving-kindness meditation. During a metta meditation, you bring your awareness to the people in your life. It does not matter whether these people are near or far, known or unknown, liked or disliked. You focus your positive energy and thoughts on these people, reducing negative feelings like anger and stimulating positive energy.

Sit or lie down in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Bring your awareness to your chest and heart. Breathe in, imagining yourself breathing in warmth, compassion and self-love. And as you breathe out, send warmth, compassion and unconditional love to all the people around you. Start with close friends and family. Later you can also focus on neutral acquaintances and people you don't like at the moment.

5. Visualization meditation

Visualization is a more active form of meditation. During visualization, you direct your breath and mind in a specific direction. Because our brain does not distinguish between real actions and imagined actions, you can use visualization to achieve the desired result. For example, a certain mindset, a specific feeling or body sensation.

Close your eyes and sit or lie down in a comfortable position and imagine a result you want to achieve. For example, letting go of a particular person. Stay focused and return to the image in your mind if your mind wanders. Distance yourself from the person you want to let go of and continue observing.

If you find it difficult to stay focused, a guided visualization can work well. The Meditation Moments app has several visualization meditations. For example, listen to the visualization "Healing Pure White Light" and replace negative thoughts with positive ones.