Chapter 4 What is the Purpose and Function of Meditation Meditation is an important practice in the process of spiritual awakening. It is the gateway to inner peace, self-mastery, and conscious connection with Infinite Spirit. When you seriously begin your journey into true meditation you reach a stage of relaxation and mental focus that centers well being, creativity and freedom. Freedom from the daily stresses of life, Opening up your mind to awareness of questions that you need answered in the right manner. Did you know…? Meditation produces numerous health benefits, including reduction of stress, high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and free radicals—unstable oxygen molecules that can cause tissue damage and speed up the aging process. The Journal of the American Dietetic Association reported that meditation is an effective method for managing the kind of stress that causes weight gain. Skilled mediators require less sleep. During meditation the body tends to enter a state of restfulness that is much deeper than deep sleep. . Neuroscience has found that meditation causes a shift in brain activity that decreases the negative effects of mild depression and anxiety. There is also less activity in the part of the brain that processes fear. Meditation cultivates improved mental performance, including clearer thinking, creative problem solving and enhanced learning ability. You may ask about the purpose and function of meditation in more detail. So right now here is some background for you. The purpose of meditation is to reduce blockages in our thinking, feeling, and healing patterns. To unravel our unconscious patterns to understand our inner self, the true person you really are. The end result is to be free from our old ways and to become enlightened to our true nature. Many religious, spiritual practices use some form of meditation to help develop their connection to spiritual awareness. You do not need to be a religious person to practice meditation and to benefit from it. New blessings in your life will be revealed to you thru this practice. Answers to questions, and so much more. You will benefit from the concentration and calmness that it brings. A cleansing of your inner self that opens up new avenues to you. In this book you will learn many meditation techniques that you can use for yourself. I personally have used them all in the beginning of my journey. And now it comes very easy , as I have developed my own way in meditation skills that I am comfortable with. You to will go that way when you have completed this book.
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