Meditation is a technique for resting the mind and attaining a state of consciousness that is totally different from the normal waking state. In meditation, the mind is clear, relaxed, and inwardly focused. When you meditate, you are fully awake and alert, but your mind is not focused on the external world or on the events taking place around you. Meditation requires an inner state that is still and one-pointed so that the mind becomes silent. When the mind is silent and no longer distracts you, meditation deepens.
The goal of meditation is to go beyond the mind and experience our essential nature, which is described as peace, happiness, and bliss. But as anyone who has tried to meditate knows, the mind itself is the biggest obstacle standing between ourselves and this awareness. The mind is undisciplined and unruly, and it resists any attempts to discipline it or to guide it on a particular path. The mind has a mind of its own. Many people claim to feel at peace on their first try of meditation and others claim to just feel relaxed. I know the first time I tried it I did feel like I had accessed something new within me. It's really hard to explain the feeling but it was enough to make me realize that I was missing an important part of me. 20 years later and I can say I very rarely miss a day of meditation. Like all good things meditation does take time and practice. You might feel somewhat rejuvenated the first time but I didn't truly feel the full effects of meditation until I did it for several week. I did feel it's effects from the first time I tried it and each time it did make me feel connected to my inner-self but it was like each time took me closer and closer and finally I felt unlocked.
Improved concentration – A clear mind makes you more productive, especially in creative disciplines like writing.
Less bothered by little things – Do you sometimes allow yourself to get upset by little things? It is the nature of the mind to magnify small things into serious problems. Meditation helps us detach. We learn to live in the here and now, rather than worrying about the past or future. We do not worry about meaningless things, but see the bigger picture.
Better Health – There have been numerous studies pointing to the health benefits of meditation. The reason is that meditation reduces stress levels and alleviates anxiety. If we can reduce stress, many health benefits follow.
Knowledge of Self – Meditation enables us to have a deeper understanding of our inner self. Through meditation we can gain a better understanding of our life’s purpose.
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