I was listening to my Headspace meditation session yesterday and it asked us to focus on how our meditation helps others. It said that this can soften our heart. We can often not prioritize what we are doing or minimize it when we do it only for ourselves. By also looking at a source of external motivation, this can help us stick to a plan, because we examine the benefit our actions have on the people around us.
I feel a little divided about this, because I want to meditate purely for myself. I want to see the value and see the importance it has for me, without someone else. At the same time, I cannot deny that when there is an outward pull, we can be more motivated.
So who do I meditate for?
I meditate primarily for myself, so I have less anxiety, can sleep more and function better. But, my meditation helps those around me too. When I am unhappy I can be unpleasant to be around, so my meditation helps in that respect as well.
Overall, I’m not sure about this whole meditate for others too idea, but I’m willing to think about it.