The effects of meditation are positive and countless. Studies have demonstrated that those who meditate on a regular basis have reduced illness, stress and need for rest.
But one of the most compelling reasons to meditate is that the process of meditation itself is sublime. Meditation is not dependent upon the result. But the act of meditation itself is a blissful one. It’s transporting one to a state of contentment and tranquil awareness. During the training of meditation itself, not just at the end of training. Actually, because the means equals the end, the training has no beginning and never ends.
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Why Meditation?
In former times, nature surrounded people in their daily routines and rituals of existence. There were no artificial sound vibrations from telephones or machinery. There were no stresses and diseases resulting from urban industrial complexities. There was the sound of water, the hum of the wind, the beauty of the stars in the sky, and the scent of the earth. There were natural tempos in every aspect of life.People planted seeds, nurtured them into foodstuffs. And as they observed the cycles of nature, they felt a connection to them. Nowadays we can live our entire lifespan without ever contacting nature in a direct way.
Meditation allows us an easy, convenient and portable method to enter into those lost natural rhythms and aesthetics. We enter into those rhythms by closing out the world around us, letting go of everything we gathered knowingly or unknowingly.
5 Benefits of Meditation
Reduced Stress
All of us in modern times experience a constant onslaught of stress. We are bombarded by uninvited energies in the form of such things as television, noise pollution, arguments. In order to counteract this negativity and distress, we need a superior power. We need the power gathered within ourselves. Meditation connects us to this internal reservoir of cleansing, enlightening energy.
Deep Inner Peace
Meditational exercises primarily use the experience of the body. It thought as a means to reconnect with the environment and its healing power. When practiced frequently, it has been proven to promote inner peace and wellness. As such, it is also a mental practice in which the mind is directed to one area, often the breath. It draws its energy from the human connection to nature. As a result, this creates a sense of unity or one-ness with it.
This unity has been shown to increase communication with the spirit of the body. It has also been known to allow positive thoughts in. At the same time, it also stimulates positive physiological and psychological effects.Â
Reduced Medical Care
The human body is a complex creation. In the brain, the body naturally produces drugs that are hundreds of times more powerful than pharmaceuticals. As we meditate, the body secretes mysterious hormones and chemicals that actually provide an incredible rush of energy and happiness. And this is only one of the amazing side effects of meditation.
Physical Health and Healing
Meditation can mean different things to different people. In fact, some may use it in place of, or in addition to, psychotherapy. Others find it most valuable as a tool to enhance sports or work performance. Some people practice it to increase the memory and other mental functions. General benefits include reversing of heart disease, stimulation of the body’s immune system and improved self-esteem. Some people rely upon it to help them deal with grief or the aftermath of trauma or tragedy. It helps regain a contentment and appreciation for life’s beauties.Â
Increased Creativity
There are those who use meditation as a creative tool to inspire them in the arts and life. There are countless reasons to meditate. It is a way to make the world a better and more peaceful place. It is for all of us to dedicate some time out of our stressful lives to drink from the mental oasis of meditation.
In fact, meditation techniques are easy to learn! They can easily be incorporated into any lifestyle. If practiced regularly, meditation will bring balance to your body and mind.
Easy Anti-Stress Meditation
When you breath through your mouth, it expands your chest. Breath through your nose and you’ll notice how your abdomen extends. Nose-breathing causes the diaphragm to pull air to the bottom of your lungs. This delivers a good dose of oxygen into your bloodstream and brain. And, it also tends to relax you. Breathing through your nose is healthier. And it’s the basis of this one-minute meditation.
Close your eyes, sigh, and let the tension go out of your muscles. It may help to tense up your muscles first, then release that tension. Then let go of your thoughts, as much as possible. And take four or five slow, deep breaths through your nose paying attention to your breathing.
Let go of toxicity and quit your mind.
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