Of the three daily spiritual practices (journaling, reading and meditation), meditation is my second favorite, although it is the most beneficial of the three. It's only my second favorite because I LOVE to read!
Meditation is a hurdle for many, but the benefits from meditation are so great that it would behoove you to incorporate it into your daily routine.
The most common phrase I hear at the beginning of meditation classes is, "I can't clear my mind!" Don't worry, clearing your mind is not the goal of meditation. The goal of meditation is to sit (or walk, or lie, or do yoga poses, or run, or...or...or) in the silence, concentrating on one thing. When your mind drifts (when...not if), you gently bring it back on topic. Just the awareness that your mind has drifted is a signal that you are indeed meditating. (More)
Source: The Examiner
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