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IMPORTANCE OF MEDITATION

The importance of meditation cannot be emphasized enough. If you're new to meditation then you probably aren't yet familiar with the many, many benefits you can achieve through this simple yet profound practice.In a nutshell, meditation is simply relaxing and becoming present in the moment. This result can be achieved with breathing exercises, by listening to guided meditations, going to classes, repeating a mantra, or even walking around and touching objects in your environment. Meditation is a personal practice so there's no wrong way to do it.

Let's face it, today's world is a demanding one. With 24-hour connectivity to work and constant digital overload at home, we're more stressed and under more pressure than ever before. As a result, our stress response ­– one of our innate physiological mechanisms that should only be triggered in life-threatening situations – is triggered constantly.The psychological benefits of meditation are far-reaching and the more you practice, the more benefits you experience. Research has shown that even just a short amount of regular meditation can help. Participants who received eight weeks of mindfulness training showed lower levels of stress during a multitasking test. Further research found that meditating for just 20 minutes per day reduced the adverse effects of stress.By daily practicing meditation you will become a calmer person. There will be a mental serenity in every task you perform. Each day you will have a different experience so never think about the day gone by, but on the present.

Meditation helps in reducing stress by affecting your nervous system. Meditation reduces the production of stress related hormones like cortisol and increases the production of good chemicals like serotonin. Sound sleep is very important for the proper functioning of the body. When your mind works faster than required, you do not get proper sleep. Regular meditation helps in relieving stress and thus improves the quality of sleep. Less stress means more happiness. You will live a happier and healthier life with meditation. People suffering from anxiety and depression must mediate daily for 15-20 minutes. Mediation also helps in controlling anger. Meditation enhances energy gain from inner sources.

By making meditation a routine, a consciousness develops and gradually you will reach a point of highest consciousness. It will help you learn about yourself as well as the mysteries of life. It will give meaning to your life.