Memory power
is a unique and amazing quality of the brain. Our experiences, whether sweet or
bitter, are fed as memories, and we could recollect them as and when we want
without being lost in passaging time.
As life gets
stressful and fast-paced, forgetfulness can happen, but for some, the frequency
can be frustrating. Here is a simple step to enhance the memory power,
which can be practiced by all, irrespective of the age factor.
We can call
it ‘Dainamdina dhyanam‘
So, how to
practice this meditation? All it takes is just five minutes and is ideal to
practice at bedtime.
Sit straight
or lie in the bed with your eyes closed. Now try to remember all your
activities during the day in a sequential manner. This is very important. For
instance, I woke up at 6 am. Then I went to the washroom, brushed my teeth,
etc.
We should
try to go into minute details, like the colour of the brush or the like. Don’t
be disheartened if you couldn’t remember at first. Continue the process, what
food you had for breakfast. You can recollect with whom you shared your
breakfast with, the topic of discussion, etc. Similarly, move over to lunchtime, tea time, evening prayers, and finally the present moment before going to
sleep.
If you are a
working person, hark back to the happenings at your working place, or the
events at school if you are a student.
As you
continue to practice this day after day, you realize that your observation
power has enhanced. You will be automatically more conscious about the
surrounding happenings. Finally, it results in an improvement of your memory
power.
(Asha
G—Yoga Therapist at Athurasramam Homeo Medical College, Kurichy)
