Learn about Meditation
Meditation is a technique, or practice that usually involves focus on an object, perhaps a candle, a sound or your breath. If you are having trouble with focus or concentration?
As you meditate the number of random thoughts occurring diminishes, as does your attachment to these thoughts, and your identification with them. This is because you are usually not aware of all the mental activity that you are engaged in.
Meditation allows your mind activity to settle down and results in you becoming more peaceful, calm and focused.
Meditation is great for stress management. Remember stress occurs in your mind, that doesn’t make it less real. It means your mind is the key to remove stress from your life. You will experience, relaxation, increased awareness, mental focus, clarity and a sense of peace if meditation is practiced regularly.
The following physiological effects of meditation have been documented
- Reduced blood pressure
- Lower pulse rate
- Decreased metabolic rate
- Changes in the concentration of serum levels of various substances.
Meditate frequently and you will find that you gain a deeper understanding of yourself through the observation of what occurs in your mind. You will find that you gain valuable insights into who you really are.
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