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Meditation benefits your health, mind, body & emotions. Mindfulness Meditation Part 2
There has been a big push for people to try meditation recently. There are more articles about Mindfulness and Meditation to reduce stress, and therapists frequently recommend it. But why? What’s the big deal? Isn’t meditation religious or something that monks do?
Meditation is not religious. It is not the same as prayer. There are no expectations that you must sit with crossed legs on the floor and wear a robe. If that is what you’ve been picturing, then of course it may sound silly.
What is it? Mindful meditation is the practice of being present in the moment. Most of the time our minds are elsewhere, thinking about what we need to do, making future plans, or thinking about the past (“I shouldn’t have”… or “why did they”…). When you think about it, how often are you really fully aware of where you are, what you are doing, and the sensations around you instead of living mostly in your thoughts? It’s probably pretty rare.
Why the recent push for mindfulness? When we take a break from all of our busy thoughts and we experience the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations around us, our minds and bodies become connected. There is relief! With those moments, our bodies relax and re-energize. They are more prepared to face any challenges ahead. With a mindful practice, we find more control over our thoughts and emotions. We can experience in the few minutes of meditation that thoughts and emotions come and go. They are fleeting and we can choose not to get caught up in them. Through mindfulness we gain confidence, awareness, insight, and peace.
Being present in the moment decreases stress & improves health Why We All Need Meditation
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