Meditation - Great Reasons To Learn

[alexander lake]

Meditation is a unique form of art wherein an individual learns to
focus and concentration levels. Most people consider meditation as the
best method to transform one's personality or change one self into a
good human.
Some are confused about why they should focus on learning meditation.
They are totally unaware of the benefits of meditation.
Here are some top reasons coming straight from the experts in this
field to convince you to learn this unique form of art:
a) Minimize stress levels
According to a research performed at the University Of Massachusetts
Medical School and research conducted by experts, meditation is
capable of transforming brain waves in the autonomic nervous system
and amygdala. This provides total control to an individual over fear
and stress. Several other studies conducted in this respect have
proved that people who spend quality time in meditating are calmer and
more relaxed as compared to those who don't.
b) Happiness guaranteed
In a study, various MRI Scans were conducted on people who meditated
for a long time. The results showed that these people possess enhanced
activity in the left prefrontal coretex. They also displayed
suppressed activity in the right prefrontal coretex. This is a state
closely associated with enhanced positive emotions. This ultimately
proves that people who mediate are happier.
c) Minimize pain
Several studies have shown that meditation plays a great role in
controlling chronic pain. Most of the hospitals use meditation as an
integral part of program in order to help patients who have chronic
pain.
d) Recover lost memories
When you start learning to meditate, it may take some time for your
mind to calm down and adjust to the new activity. One can easily give
into distractions when meditating. However, you would feel that during
the initial period of adjustment, you would come to know about several
long-lost memories.
e) Enlightenment
The traditional Buddhist meditation will ultimately allow you to reach
the stage of enlightenment.
f) Personal insight
Another benefit of getting deep into meditation includes an enhanced
level of personal insight. You would be able to see your true self.
This will be extremely beneficial for you when it comes to
transforming your personality into someone who you actually are.
g) Prevent or reverse heart disease
The American Journal of Cardiology has come to a conclusion that
meditation may reduce the overall risk of death caused by heart
diseases.
h) Solve problems
With mediation it is possible for you to calm down during first few
sessions. Novices usually think about the problems they face in their
daily life. However, when the mind relaxes, one is able to find out
solutions for even the most complicated problems that exist in his or
her life.
i) Benefits immune system
Meditation is very important when it comes to enhancing one's immune
system.
j) Enhance intelligence
According to a serious research conducted, it has been proved that
people who meditate possess thicker gray matter as compared to those
who don't. This contributes to the intelligence of a person.
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