Learn to Meditate: Stop Being an NPC in Life

In the world of video games, NPCs (non-player characters) are unique in that their behavior and tasks are pre-programmed. They don’t have independent consciousness and are designed to follow a predetermined script. These characters act like “bots” in the game, unable to make decisions freely like real players and are controlled by the game system, confined within a set framework. Although NPCs are fictional roles in games, doesn’t it feel a bit like how we live in reality? Is it possible that we are all NPCs in this world?

Every time we try to break out of our comfort zone, we feel strong resistance holding us back from escaping our current situation. If you want to evolve from an NPC to the protagonist of your own life, the first step is to awaken your awareness, resist those amplified resistances and temptations, and break free from boundaries with clarity.

Meditation helps you momentarily step out of this “game” and observe your thoughts and impulses from a detached perspective. By doing so, you can gain control over them. This is when you undergo a transformation and shift towards a “protagonist mindset.”

Why You can shift towards a “protagonist mindset”

1.On the Level of Self-Awareness

During meditation, focus on your breathing or bodily sensations. As you meditate, observe your thoughts and emotions without getting caught up in them. Through this observation, you can gain a clearer understanding of your thinking patterns and emotional reactions, helping you identify your inner needs and desires. Take a closer look at your current life—what makes you feel like an NPC? Is it the monotonous routine of work, study, or daily life? Or is it the lack of goals and challenges?

2.On the Level of Stress and Anxiety

Find a quiet environment, sit in a comfortable position, and focus on your breathing. Deep breathing and slow exhaling can help relax both your mind and body, reducing tension and anxiety. You can also try using meditation apps or listening to guided meditation audios to aid in relaxation and practice.

3.On the Level of Compassion

In meditation, you can try practicing loving-kindness meditation. This involves sending positive wishes to yourself, loved ones, strangers, and even difficult people. Through this practice, you can cultivate more compassion and empathy, feeling more connected with others, which helps break the self-centered NPC mindset.

In conclusion, meditation is a powerful tool that helps break free from the NPC mode and enhances the meaning and quality of your life. Through meditation, you can boost self-awareness, reduce stress, improve focus, foster compassion, and elevate your consciousness, leading to a richer and more meaningful life.