The act of meditation is often viewed in our society as something that only "spiritual" people do. For whatever reason, the benefit of meditating is rarely spoken of. It's viewed as some kind of "soul-searching" endeavor that a lot of people have trouble understanding.
While meditation does offer spiritual awakening, it has a plethora of physical and psychological benefits as well. It's healthy to spend some time and just to find a quiet space to focus on the events of the day and relax your over-stressed brain.
Research has been done using modern technology in order to develop a deeper understanding of what meditation does, and the results were incredible: "The overall difference is that our brains stop processing information as actively as they normally would. We start to show a decrease in beta waves, which indicate that our brains are processing information."
If you know someone who thinks meditation is a "waste of time," you should tell them to "just try it." Just find a safe space and breathe slowly. No matter what is going on in their busy lives or what worries they have, finding a time to meditate for 10–20 minutes each day can achieve incredible results.
While meditating will not solve all your problems, or answer all of your questions, the research is pretty clear: Those who meditate can find themselves better focused, less anxious, more creative, and more compassionate. It even improves memory. Regardless of religion (or lack thereof), everyone should at least give it a shot.
While there are a multitude of self-help DVDs and apps, the video below is just a simple, ten-minute, soothing guide to help you find your path. Nothing crazy, just a slow-paced brain massage to unpack all the stresses of modern-day living.
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