“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” is a relaxation classic
Ilchi Lee believes that meditation is one of the keys to a successful life, but sometimes it can be hard to get into the right mindset to meditate. While listening to music can sometimes distract from the process of emptying your thoughts, listening to a few songs beforehand can instill the kind of peace and quiet that one is looking for when they meditate.
When it comes to "chill out" songs, it's hard to top "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding. This classic tune was recorded in 1968, but it still gets plenty of play on radio stations today.
The lyrics of the song make it quite easy to picture a lone dock floating on a vast ocean of potential. Imagining yourself in this place as you prepare to meditate is a great place to start, as it's hard to get much more serene than a dock.
Beyond the lyrics, Redding's distinctive voice simply makes it a very easy tune to relax to. When he sings "I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay/ Watching the tide roll away," it's very easy to picture yourself sitting there without a care in the world.
It might not work for everyone, but if you have trouble getting in the right mindset for meditation, give it a listen.
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