Meditate To A Better Life

Today, I want to share a habit with you that will improve all areas of your life and well-being.

That habit is Meditation

For starters, meditation is about being fully in the present moment. It has nothing to do with religion or a religious ritual.

What it means is you are just being aware of what is happening right here right now and not thinking about things you need to do, what has happened in the past or what is going to happen.

Sounds simple ? Try to empty your mind and not think about anything for 1 minute. Did you see thoughts floating into your mind ?

Meditation is recognizing that your mind is like the sky and your thoughts are the clouds. Let the clouds pass by but don't follow through. Just be aware that the clouds are passing through. Don't feel bad if you get caught up in a thought, just be aware and go back to the original state.

I first came across Meditation in a youtube video. I got curious and started to practice it for 20 minutes a day. In just a few days, I feel my mind getting clearer and I could focus better. I also could recognize when I start to have an emotional reaction like anger and how I could detach myself from it instead of being angry in the heat of the moment.

After a while, I was not consistent on this habit but I am getting back to it again because I know it can really benefit the body, mind and soul.

Here are some benefits that have resulted from meditation :

1. Improve learning ability and to improve information. Reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

2. Reduces bad emotions like stress, depression and anxiety. Helps you to master your emotions.

3. Helps in overcoming bad habits

4. Concentrate and focus better. Therefore, helping to improving your productivity and creativity.

5. Improves physical health.

6. Improves happiness. Makes you content with the present moment without the need for external stimulation.

Watch this video here to know how to do it

Sounds simple ? Try to empty your mind and not think about anything for 1 minute. Did you see thoughts floating into your mind ?

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