Tension and anxiety haunt us every day and it is sometimes difficult to keep them at bay. This is one of the reasons why ancient practices such as meditation are beginning to gain strength in western societies.
Meditation is not at all a new concept, although it is true that in recent decades has become increasingly common for the Western practice. It is an ancient way of connecting with ourselves and gives pause to everything around us to concentrate and achieve the much desired state of being.
Of course to do that we need to have a good teacher to guide us and give us the necessary techniques to leave our mind goes blank and concentrate on our breathing.
But what are the benefits of this practice? The first thing that jumps out to the view when the practice is that the levels of tension and stress decreases significantly, helping us to lower the pace of keystrokes and enter in a wonderful state of calm. Meditation is an ancient tool used to clear the mind and ideas, which helps us to make more accurate decisions.
This practice helps to increase and maintain concentration, something reflected in our daily activities, and has a positive impact on people with insomnia, anxiety and depression, dramatically improving the picture.
When we feel more balanced and in harmony with the world around us, this is reflected in our esteem and our relationship with others, so that the benefit also affects our social environment.
There are many reasons to incorporate meditation into our lives and take the first steps to find balance and peace of mind.