Meditation is said to be of Vedic origin. During meditation, with attention on an object of awareness like breath, sound, or a mantra, you start to quiet down the thinking (ego) mind and turn your attention inward. While many people think that meditation is a simple practice, you might notice – when you start practicing – that your mind is always racing from here to there. You can’t concentrate. When this happens, first – just start watching your breath. This is the very first step to meditation. Continue to pay attention to the breath and, if you catch yourself thinking about other things – focus again on your breathing. Sincerely practicing even this simple attention to the breath can help to calm the body while bringing clarity and peace of mind. With all your problems at work, in your family, your health, and the world, why not at least experience a few minutes of peace. To learn more about this topic, please check out my book If The Buddha Had an Autoimmune Disease: The Shocking Truth About The Self and The End of Suffering.
Approximately 38 million Americans suffer with chronic anxiety or depression. One out of eight adults are currently taking antidepressant medications. While these medications can offer support and benefit on certain…
