Why Should You Meditate?

What if you could close your eyes, then open them a few
minutes later and be relaxed, alert, and able to think
clearly? Meditation can do that for you, and it's easier
than you might think.

Documented Benefits of Meditation

Less anxiety.

Decreased depression

Reduction in irritability and moodiness

Better learning ability and memory.

Greater creativity.

Slower aging (possibly due to higher DHEA levels).

Feelings of vitality and rejuvenation.

Less stress (actual lowering of cortisol and lactate
levels).

Rest (lower metabolic and heart rate).

Lower blood pressure.

Lower cholesterol levels.

Higher blood oxygen levels.


A Simple Meditation To Use Now

Don't think meditation has to be difficult. Try this simple
technique, and you'll see results in minutes. Get
comfortable, close your eyes, and tense up your whole body.
Then breath deeply through your nose as you release the
tension from every muscle. Feel each part relaxing, watching
for parts that may escape notice, like a tight jaw. If you
still have tension somewhere, tense up that part again, then
let it relax.

Let your breathing fall into a comfortable pattern, and pay
attention to it. Be aware of your breath as it passes in and
out of your nose. Though your mind will wander endlessly,
all you have to do is continually bring attention back to
your breath.

Is your mind is still too busy? Try naming the distractions
as a way of setting them aside. Try, for example, saying in
your mind, "itchy leg," "worried about work," or "anger,"
and then immediately return attention to your breathing.

Do this meditation for five or ten minutes, or for 100
breaths. When you open your eyes, you'll feel relaxed, and
your mind will feel refreshed. You'll be better prepared for
any mental challenges. Why not try it now?


About the Author
Steve Gillman has been studying brain improvement,
concentration, creative problem solving, and related topics
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