Purpose for meditation:
What is the goal of meditation? The goal of meditation is not to end or remove the stimulation. It is more a training of the mind to direct focus and concentration to one element. This single element may be a single sound, a single word or thought, a single image or even the person’s own breathing. Calmness and peace are brought into the mind’s focus, and thereby replace feelings of worry, stress and depression. Negative thoughts can be replaced with positive ones in this manner.
Benefits of Meditation:
There are numerous physical and psychological benefits to meditation. As the body rests, the heart rate lowers, as does the metabolic rate and stress is dramatically decreased. Many negative physical and physiological reactions related to stress are decreased or eradicated altogether. Concentration is increased and memory is improved. Additionally, anxiety, depression, moodiness and irritability are decreased while feelings of vitality, happiness, rejuvenation and emotional stability are improved.
There are many forms of meditation and, although it has its origins in the Eastern cultures, the West is quickly...