Meditation
It seems that the hectic 21st-century lifestyle made the human race more aware of the necessity to heal, find peace and prosper in all possible aspects. One of the most potent tools, meditation, rose to prominence in the different parts of the world, with each region having original techniques and methods. Today, the most frequently used individual practice is mindfulness, practicing awareness, and self-soothing to achieve a stable state of body, soul, and mind.
Nowadays, it is not about religion, and it is about the basic human need to overcome what keeps him stuck and achieve a high level of self-consciousness to act and live to the fullest potential.
HolisticLiving recommends Deeply, a free meditation app available for Android and IOS users. Get a complete introduction to the world of meditation. Recent research studies suggest that practicing meditation may reduce blood pressure, symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression, eating disorders, and more. Use HolisticLiving daily checklist to track down your new habit and embrace the benefits of the practice. After all, some of the most successful people in history swore by their daily meditation.
In Numbers
According to the CompareCamp database, over 14% of US adults have tried meditation at least once
Meditation is the 2nd most popular mind and body practice in the USA
Women are more likely to practice meditation; 16% of women have tried out meditation, whereas only 12% of men have done this practice
“Don’t hate the arising of thoughts or stop the thoughts that do arise. Simply realize that our original mind, right from the start, is beyond thought, so that no matter what, you never get involved with thoughts. Illuminate original mind, and no other understanding is necessary.” – Bankei Yotaku– zen master
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