Meditation is usually associated with relaxation and stress release, but those outcomes are more accurately by-products of the practice. The true purpose of meditation is to quiet the mind. When that happens, all kinds of personal benefits ensue, including improved health and resiliancy, greater awareness, and the spiritual awakening that comes from tapping into one’s… Continue reading Why Writers Should Practice Meditation – And How to Get Started
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How meditation makes us much nicer people – The Ecologist
New research proves that a spiritual practice, such as meditation, leads to a kinder world. Hazel Sillver explores a number of different types of meditation. Mindfulness increases creativity and reduces stress, depression and loneliness It is well established that meditation reduces stress and improves concentration, but now researchers have found it affects the way we… Continue reading How meditation makes us much nicer people – The Ecologist