Harness the power of stillness and silence

A typical day for many may look like going nonstop from the time the alarm goes off in the morning until the time you put your head on the pillow at night. That routine over and over again daily can be detrimental to your well-being! Meditation may help incorporate more stillness and silence into your days—and help you reap the benefits of a quieter mind.

Meditation Basics

Mediation is not just for yogis or spiritual gurus. With a little practice and dedication, anyone can do it. All it takes is a few minutes to begin realizing the benefits.

To get started, find a quiet place that is free from distractions. Sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes, and try as hard as you can not to think about anything. Breathe deeply to help clear the mind and relax the body.

Let go of your to-do list and anything else floating around in your mind. As thoughts come up, acknowledge them and let them go. Doing this for a few minutes might seem like an eternity, but you’ll be surprised at how quickly the time passes once you do it more often!

Meditation Benefits

Meditating for just a few minutes a day can help bring lasting, positive changes to your life. It’s an opportunity for you to break free of the habits and routines that govern your day-to-day life and tune into your thoughts and feelings.

What motivates you? What frightens you? Meditation brings these questions to the surface and may help you find answers that are buried deep under the mental clutter of your job, your family, and other obligations.  Not only can you tackle fears, you may learn to appreciate yourself for who you are and develop self-esteem in the process.

So what are you waiting for? Even the busiest people have a few spare minutes to take for themselves. You’ll be glad that you did!