Meditation Eases Minds in Troubled Times

It used to be that Maribeth Riggins-Loy's biggest worries were getting her work done at the office and trying to lose 10 pounds. Now she finds her head churning with fears of "job security, the national and global economy, and what the future will hold for our country."

Riggins-Loy of Brentwood, Tenn., says she's increasingly turning to meditation to try and "quiet her mind." And according to several meditation instructors, she's in good company.

"What I'm seeing is that as the uncertainty of the economy gets worse, there's more interest in meditation to deal with stress," says Lisa Ernst, an instructor with One Dharma Nashville, a local meditation group.

Studies have shown that the ancient practice helps to reduce anxiety, depression, pain, stress and insomnia. (More)

Source: Asbury Park Times