Do we have a moral obligation to practice meditation? This article suggests that maybe we do! It also provides a number of both anecdotal and evidence-based reasons. So why does it seem so impossible to sit peacefully and focus inward for 20 minutes a day? And yet, those individuals who practice daily meditation often describe it as the most important thing they do for their health and well-being. Give yourself the gift of a more calm and peaceful outlook that will extend far beyond those 20 minutes you spend practicing meditation. And if 20 minutes is impossible to consider, try the "One-minute Meditation", it's still going to be helpful. As the creator of the video states, the goal is to eventually spend every waking moment in that calm and peaceful state, but you can always start with a minute.
If you are interested in exploring other types of meditation, this article describes a variety of meditations that you can do on your own, including a walking meditation, for those who prefer to be on the move. Try it! I guarantee you that if you meditate every day for one month you will notice a profound difference in how you feel when moving through the world.
If you are interested in exploring other types of meditation, this article describes a variety of meditations that you can do on your own, including a walking meditation, for those who prefer to be on the move. Try it! I guarantee you that if you meditate every day for one month you will notice a profound difference in how you feel when moving through the world.
- Leaves on a stream meditation Try this short meditation if you are troubled by intrusive or racing thoughts.
- Free guided meditations by Tara Brach, Clinical Psychologist