Why You Should Meditate to Unlock Your Hidden Potential
Meditation is often misunderstood, and usually by those who do not practice it.
Most often, I hear of meditation referred to as, altered states of consciousness.
I do not believe this is the case as most people would immediately conclude with that statement.
Although, this sounds more like the effects of intoxicants.
Intoxicants confuse the mental focus and affect both conscious & subconscious thought processes, rather than bringing clarity to a cluttered mind.
As well as being short-lived and temporary, to say the least.
Now, without getting too deep into what meditation is, or is not, let’s focus on the many valuable benefits that a daily meditation practice can have for you and your state of well being.
Common Practice
Meditation is commonly used in conjunction with many Yoga classes.
Meditation has also been practiced by a variety of cultures as a singular practice that is included as part of a daily routine.
Some of these cultures included Roman Catholic priests, as well as Japanese Samurai, who practiced a form of Zen meditation.
Variety
There are a variety of styles and forms of meditation. One of the easiest forms to learn is a breath awareness meditation.
Compared to many other meditation techniques, this form of meditating will enable anyone to experience the benefits of meditation in much less time.
In our modern-day classes, most Meditation and Yoga instructors often compare the mind to a monkey.
They continue to explain how many thoughts are running through your brain, at the same time, and it can be difficult to control all of your impulses, let alone, sit still and meditate.
So, is it worth going through all this trouble?
Benefits
Meditation has many valuable healthy rewards, for example, let us consider one of extreme value.
Through daily practice of meditation, you will release the unlimited potential of your mind with a conscious level of mental focus and clarity.
The ability to change, or alter your universe, starts as a single thought within your mind.
For example, One human decided to harness the power of fire, and did he/she foresee the global warming effect?
How could he/she imagine where we are now?
This is just one of many thousands of examples of Karma, which is basically the law of cause and effect.
Therefore, one seemingly small change, of any kind, whether bad or good, will have a ripple effect on the entire universe.
Could it be that some of the seeds to change the universe, rests locked up in your mind?
You have the ability to shape your future by any small changes that you make in your daily life.
Power & Possibilities
This could open new beginnings for you and positively affect your happy life.
Let’s say you have a friend, family member, or associate, who cares for you deeply.
You have never given it a serious thought and, up to now, you have always taken it for granted.
Can you imagine what would happen if you were to take the time, and put in the effort to groom that relationship?
Your result, most likely is, you would have a loyal ally and all you had to show was kindness or appreciation, to that person.
Conclusion
You possess the ability to alter your own personality and create a lasting effect on the world around you.
With regular effort and practice, your personality will continue to change for the better as you gain a more balanced well being.
This can help you put forth a healthier version of yourself into your daily activities, which in turn will alter everyone around you in a positive way.