Meditation

Meditation is something I came across recently.  It is all about relaxing the mind.  If you have a thought you acknowledge it and than clear it from your mind.  How is one to do this one might ask? It is quite difficult and if you have never done this before start with a 5 minute meditation and work on increasing a minute every week.  You can meditate up to 30 minutes or an hour if you wish.  Who has time to meditate that long?  Well if  you think that stay in the 5-10 minute range for meditating.  Below is a list of benefits to meditating courtesy of ineedmotivation.com

Physiological benefits:
1- It lowers oxygen consumption.
2- It decreases respiratory rate.
3- It increases blood flow and slows the heart rate.
4- Increases exercise tolerance.
5- Leads to a deeper level of physical relaxation.


Psychological benefits:
36- Builds self-confidence.
37- Increases serotonin level, influences mood and behaviour.
38- Resolve phobias & fears
39- Helps control own thoughts
40- Helps with focus & concentration


Spiritual benefits:
80- Helps keep things in perspective
81- Provides peace of mind, happiness
82- Helps you discover your purpose
83- Increased self-actualization.
84- Increased compassion
85- Growing wisdom