Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Meditation: How does it Work and How Can You Benefit?

By Tim Simmons

Meditating really does work; it has been scientifically proven. There are many benefits of meditation. Ones state of mind is cleared and relaxed as is their body. This is beneficial in inspired dilemma solving. You gain a better access into the sub-conscious places of your mind, which makes real change in yourself an achievable goal.

Meditation as we know it can be done in many ways, using many types of relaxation techniques, and often with chants, humming, singing, music, or prayer. There is often a focal point to focus on, or one closes their eyes and focuses on clearing the mind.

Meditation has been used for healing for centuries. Meditation dates back to ancient and diverse cultures and to many people all over the world. It came about by religions using it to help them reach enlightenment or getting closer to GOD. Nearly all religions use some form of meditation. The significance of Meditation to help relieve suffering and help in the healing process has been understood and utilized for thousands of years.

It has been proven scientifically that meditation works. It is considered a holistic approach to healing and spirituality. It is a basic practice that teaches you how to totally relax your body and clear your mind so that you can focus on a specific though or image. This is easy to learn if you can just block out everything around you.

When you are done with this you may see things in a different light, because your mind is no longer congested and your body is relaxed, so there is no sense of urgency and you can think more clearly. It will take a bit of practice.

Meditation can also help you to realize your feelings, and help you to better cope with situations that can be frustrating, or highly stressful. It teaches you patience and gives you better control over your emotions and reactions. It can help you to stay calm and not over react in a highly agitating circumstance.

Meditation is also good for a person who is spiritual as this is a good time to get in touch with your spiritual beliefs and feelings and contemplate your life and things that you can change about it. Meditation can be used for many things that trouble a person, and it is free, and simple to learn. You just need yourself, and a focal point. - 14130

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