Why You Need to Meditate Daily

A few months ago I discovered meditation and started meditating regularly. I wake up, and before I start my day, I meditate for 10 minutes. If I don’t get the chance to do it in the morning, I make sure I meditate before going to bed.

That little routine in this small period of time changed my life for the better in ways I didn’t really expect. I would even go so far as saying I believe that meditating has now become my own religious ritual.

To meditate means to do a "mental exercise for the purpose of reaching a heightened level of spiritual awareness".

In meditation, the mind is clear, calm, focused. You are fully awake and alert, but your mind is not focused on the external world or on the events taking place around you. You kind of just, are. The feeling is amazing and it really allows you to connect with your true self like nothing else.

- Guided (for example, including pre-made recording)

- Mantra, or transcendental meditation (choose a word or phrase, repeat it to yourself)

- Mindful (make yourself aware of your surroundings)

- Yoga or tai chi (perform a slow series of varying postures while focusing on them and breathing deeply)

- Prayer

- Deep breathing (deep breaths from the diaphragm)

- Biofeedback (therapist teaches you how to reduce the stress)

- Exercise

Your health increases - meditation boosts your immune function and decreases inflammation at the cellular level.

You become happier - it decreases depression, anxiety, and stress.

You get a greater sense of connection to others.

Your gain ability to regulate your emotions better.

You gain clarity.

You become calmer, more focused, productive and creative.

And get this: meditation actually CHANGES YOUR BRAIN!

It increases grey matter, as well as volume in areas related to paying attention, emotion regulation, positive emotions & self-control.

The more you meditate, the benefits become greater and greater.

You can meditate just about anywhere, as long as you find this place peaceful and nondistracting. I use meditation app called Headspace. It helps me set the right tone for the day ahead.

You can do it whenever it feels right for you. If you are a complete beginner, try guided meditation with the help of an app, or some audio (video) recording. And, if you already meditate, keep up the good work ;).

Also, I would just like to point out one thing. Once you learn more about your mind - you realize that you control your thoughts. It is no more the other way around. By meditating regularly, you do the same thing with your mind that you do with your body when you workout daily. It becomes stronger and healthier.

Thanks for reading! ♡

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