Jasz
VIP Contributor
If you are currently fighting a war with your mind, you aren't alone. The stresses of everyday life can cause anxiety, fear, and even depression, and these feelings can lead to other health issues. The good news is that meditation can help you regain control of your life.
The practice of meditation has been around for thousands of years and is practiced in many religions, including Buddhism. It involves sitting quietly while focusing on something positive—it could be your breath or a mantra—and clearing all other thoughts from your head. It's important to note that there is no one correct way to meditate; the goal is to find what helps you focus your thoughts and clear your mind.
There are some studies that support the benefits of meditation: People who meditate have lower heart rate and blood pressure, are less likely to suffer from depression or anxiety, better able to concentrate and focus, more focused on the present moment rather than the future or past, have stronger immune systems, and have more gray matter in their brains (which may help prevent Alzheimer's disease).
For most people, it takes about 20 minutes a day for three weeks straight for meditation to begin affecting you. If you stick with it after those three weeks, you will see improvement.
The practice of meditation has been around for thousands of years and is practiced in many religions, including Buddhism. It involves sitting quietly while focusing on something positive—it could be your breath or a mantra—and clearing all other thoughts from your head. It's important to note that there is no one correct way to meditate; the goal is to find what helps you focus your thoughts and clear your mind.
There are some studies that support the benefits of meditation: People who meditate have lower heart rate and blood pressure, are less likely to suffer from depression or anxiety, better able to concentrate and focus, more focused on the present moment rather than the future or past, have stronger immune systems, and have more gray matter in their brains (which may help prevent Alzheimer's disease).
For most people, it takes about 20 minutes a day for three weeks straight for meditation to begin affecting you. If you stick with it after those three weeks, you will see improvement.