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You may have already heard that Meditation is a practice that is very beneficial for the body and soul. But have you really considered taking it seriously and performing it on a regular basis? If not, here are a few details that may finally convince you to give it a try:
1. Meditation can reduce stress.
Stress can sometimes be unavoidable as we go through our everyday life, especially when dealing with our jobs. Some people even result to taking medications just to get rid of it temporarily. With its element of physical relaxation, meditation helps you avoid unhealthy emotional states, reduce the possibility of depression and even help you have a more positive outlook, bringing about the ability to deal with stress more effectively.
2. It lowers blood pressure.
Due to its ability to reduce stress and relax the body, some studies have shown that meditation can also lower blood pressure. Hypertensive patients sometimes prefer the natural ways of dealing with their health condition rather than taking medications, and meditation has become one of the most effective ways to do so.
3. It reduces anxiety, depression and anger.
Worrying, anxiety, anger and other negative feelings that we encounter everyday are inevitable. They are a part of life. Question is – how do you prevent these things from taking a toll on you and your life? This is where meditation comes in. It has the power to make you feel the silence around you deeply. It allows you to disengage yourself from negative emotions and make you realise that these feelings may come to you… but they can’t penetrate your mind, unless you let them.
4. It promotes inner peace and calmness.
Some people that are practicing meditation are aiming for peace of mind and calmness. It is a way preparing the mind to be still, calm and ready to positively respond to any negative situation that may arise. It is a helpful way to clear the mind, feel the surroundings and deal with trials and stressful situations more calmly.
5. It can relieve muscle tension.
Stress can cause our muscles to tense up. That’s just the way the body reacts to emotional pressure and anxiety. When you’re stressed, you may usually feel muscle tension on your neck, shoulders, back and face. One of the effects of meditation is making us more aware of our bodies. When you meditate, you take a pause, which makes you more conscious of how you’re body is reacting to stress or anything that you’re dealing with at the moment. When you’re mindful that you’re shoulders are becoming stiff or your face is not relaxed, you can loosen up and relieve muscle tension immediately.
Here’s a simple meditation that you can try The Little Ark
6. It builds compassion and improves relationships.
Some people that are practicing meditation are aiming for peace of mind and calmness. It is a way preparing the mind to be still, calm and ready to positively respond to any negative situation that may arise. It is a helpful way to clear the mind, feel the surroundings and deal with trials and stressful situations more calmly.
7. It enhances focus and memory.
In a world full of things that simultaneously catch our attention, it’s becoming more and more challenging to focus at one thing at a time. Meditation will help you to eliminate distractions and will allow you to concentrate on anything you need to be focused on. Since it also promotes calmness, it will be much easier to be absorbed in what you’re doing.
These are just seven of the wonderful things that meditation can give you. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’ll maybe realise after reading this article that it is indeed worth trying.
Give it a shot! You won’t be losing anything, but there surely are a lot that you’ll be gaining.
