Major Misunderstandings About Meditation By Ray Baskerville

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Although admired by many very few of us truthfully know what meditation is. It is more or less mental activity aiming at shifting human concentration to something else; others consider that humans meditate when they visualize something that gives them peacetime or satisfaction. No matter what the scientific definition is, the goal is to slow down and, eventually, completely break the continuous activity of the human mind. Mariam Emara is supporting meditation powerfully as she is an Arhati Yogi, pranic healer and meditation instructor she is trying to transfer her knowledge to others and to inspire people to start practicing meditation. Although the writer of the article tried to promote the idea and practice of meditation, she relied more on her personal experience instead of scientific facts. She resorted to false assumption, logical fallacies and weak evidence from different cultures without explaining any of them.

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In the research concerning transcendental meditation, variables linked with and most often tested in relation to TM include stress, anxiety, depression, ego development, and cognition, all of which contribute to overall well-being. Sample sizes in these studies vary greatly, some consisting of smaller groups and other that synthesize information collected from larger studies. There is also great variation in terms of time, some studies spanning over only a few months while others study groups over the span of ten years. This diversity within the studies is helpful in gaining a more well-rounded understanding of TM and its effects.

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Previously, I wrote about moving meditation in one of my articles and clarify some issues as regards meditation. As stated in the article, meditation does not necessarily mean that you should seat in a quiet. Nevertheless, the important thing is to recognize

The first meditation in the class was difficult because I had too much thought in my mind. I was trying to focus on my breaths, but after I count three, so much thoughts

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Meditation in its truest sense does not only help people in developing tranquility, calmness, and inner peace but also to grow as a true person. However, some people have misconceptions about meditation as being a hippy act or something associated with marijuana smoking. They did not realize that meditation is done so that the mind can think better to improve the condition of life.

The purpose of meditation is to simply find yourself or whatever it is you seek to accomplish. Meditation is very difficult for some to practice, especially for those who are new to meditating. Most beginners believe that if they are unable to completely clear their mind while meditating, they have failed the purpose of the exercise, which is not the case. The mind is a powerful muscle, but like every muscle it must train to become stronger and independent. For example, if an individual's goal is to run an full marathon, training must be a part of their routine to accomplish that goal. The main characteristic that unites both goals is training, simply training. If meditation is not regularly practiced, your mindset will never reach it’s full potential. Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk teaches this in his book The Miracle of Mindfulness, “Your bodily form is not you. Be at one with life. Live eternally in the trees and grass, in other people, in the birds and other beasts, in the sky, in the ocean waves.” You must be at peace with your surroundings to be at peace with

One of the most challenging obstacles new meditators face is the expectation of instant results. I remember a conversation with someone whose doctor recommended he learn to meditate. He had heard that I wrote the book and wanted to ask me some questions. Mind you; he didn 't want to read the book. He said to me, can 't you just give me what meditation is about in 5 quick bullet points so that I can decide whether or not it 's for me.

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