Why Meditate?
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What is Meditation?
Meditation is a simple way of freeing your mind, forgetting about daily anxieties and focusing on mental relaxation. Going into a meditative state involves learning to become a passive observer of one’s thoughts.
Meditation is the process of continuous focus on one object for a prolonged period of time. It is a gentle method which does not require any force & pressure on the mind.
Just like developing any other skill, meditation requires regularity of practice. There are common misconceptions that meditation is something difficult, which requires years of practice to achieve any kind of result. This is simply untrue.
People often report feeling the benefits of meditation immediately after their first session. You can begin today and experience it yourself with just a few steps.
How Does Meditation Help?
Reduces stress & bring peace: As you allow your mind to settle on one continuous thought, your stress level reduces. Other health problems like high blood pressure, irregular or high heartbeat, high pulse rate, abnormal breathing patterns, and anxiety also are regulated.
Helps you sleep better: Have you ever laid your head on a pillow and then struggled for hours to sleep because of thoughts racing through your mind? Meditation is ideal for you! If you practice meditation on a regular basis, you will gradually begin to cherish the present moment. Worries of the day and the future will not trouble you, allowing you to sleep soundly. When you wake up the next morning, you’ll feel fully relaxed.
Makes you emotionally stronger: How? During the meditation process, where we are constantly focusing our attention on one thing, we learn to let go of unnecessary thoughts. Meditation is a process of spending time with yourself and is a journey of self-discovery.
Keeps you active throughout the day: One who is committed to balancing their mental energies is also a lot more energized. The positivity that you develop in your mind will give you the zest and enthusiasm to maximize your productivity throughout the day.
Benefits of Meditation
How many times have you felt that 24 hours are not enough in a day? Whether you’re a student or a professional, you are trapped in this fast-moving world, where it is increasingly more difficult to find time for oneself.
Usually, when we take a break from our busy schedules, we spend time on our mobile phones or laptops. It is harmful not only for the eyes but also for the mind.
The mind is like a pendulum. It keeps swinging from one extremity to another. What we require is centeredness. To regulate the mind and give it some rest, the best medicine you can give it is meditation.
Meditation acts like a battery-recharger. Just 10 minutes of meditation will leave you feeling calm and refreshed and better able to tackle the rest of your workload.
Basic Meditation
How to Meditate for Beginners:
Here are five tips for beginners to learn how to meditate:
1) Find a quiet, peaceful place.
2) Sit comfortably, with eyes closed and focus on the heart.
3) Begin with a suggestion that the source of light is within my heart and it is attracting me inwards.
4) Meditate for 10 minutes, or until you feel ready to come out of the meditation.
5) Repeat it every day, in the morning and the evening. Incorporating this time for quiet contemplation and reflection can bring you enormous mental and physical benefits.
