Meditation Monday
Nature Meditation
Find a path in nature that has a well-defined beginning and end. Walk this path and listen to all the sounds of nature around you – some near, some far.. When a thought that takes you away from the sounds comes to your mind, exhale the thought and come back to listening to the nature sounds. When you are finished with your walk, note all the different nature sounds you have heard.
Benefits of Meditation
Many studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of meditation. Some of these benefits include: lowering cholesterol levels, reversing arteriosclerosis (hardened arteries), lowering blood pressure levels, reducing angina (chest pain), lowering levels of stress hormones in the blood, lessening fatigue, altering brain wave patterns reflective of a calmer state, lessening anxiety and depression, reducing insomnia, improving muscle and joint pain, strengthening the immune system, lessening craving type behaviors like smoking, and increasing overall confidence, awareness and general health.