Meditation – A Science, An Art, and A Knack
Meditation is a fascinating practice that can be described as a science, an art, and a knack. It follows a clear-cut technique like scientific laws, yet it also belongs to the realm of the heart, much like music, poetry, or dance. However, meditation is so profound that it cannot be confined to these categories—it is a knack.
Understanding the Knack of Meditation
A knack is something that cannot be taught or learned—it simply emerges. Meditation is not based on logic but rather on emotions and love, making it different from structured scientific activities. Either you have the knack, or you don’t.
A Personal Anecdote – Learning Through Experience
Allow me to share a childhood story that illustrates the concept of a knack. I was sent to a master swimmer—a man deeply connected to water. When I asked him to teach me swimming, he said, “There is no way to learn swimming; I can just throw you in the water, and then swimming comes of its own accord. It is a knack, not knowledge.”
He threw me into the water while standing on the bank. Initially, I struggled, feeling as though I was drowning. But with my life at stake, I instinctively moved my hands, and suddenly, the knack of swimming revealed itself to me. I realized that swimming was about harmonizing with the water element rather than just technique. Once I aligned with it, the water supported me.
Meditation – A Knack That Can Be Developed
Similar to swimming, meditation requires a leap of faith. Almost nobody fails when they take the plunge; learning is inevitable. While it may take time, one must remember that meditation is a knack, not an art.
Scientific Insights – Meditation & Innate Abilities
A Japanese professor of psychology has successfully taught children as young as six months old to swim, later extending this practice to three-month-old infants and even newborns. This demonstrates that the ability to swim is innate—we just need to uncover it. Meditation follows the same principle—it is an innate practice waiting to be discovered.
Take the Leap – Discover the Knack Within
Meditation requires patience and effort, but the rewards are immeasurable. It brings peace, clarity, and a deeper connection with oneself and the world.
Embrace the mystery and embark on this transformative journey. The knack of meditation is already within you—waiting to be discovered.