The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” Said Rogers.
Mental health is a condition of well-being in which an individual recognizes his or her own potential, can manage with typical life challenges, works effectively, and can contribute to his or her community.
And Meditation is the practice of deeply contemplating or focusing one’s mind for an extended length of time. While there are many different types of meditation, the ultimate goal is to achieve a state of relaxation and inner peace, which can benefit mental health. And there is a growing corpus of studies to back this up. So it means they both relate to each other in a very effective manner. Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being all contribute to our mental health. It has an impact on how we think, feel, and act. It also influences how we deal with stress, interact with people, and make good decisions. Mental health is essential throughout life, from childhood and adolescence to adulthood. And all this can be achieved or improved through meditation. Meditation can be practiced by everyone. It’s easy and inexpensive. And no extra equipment is required. And you can meditate anywhere you are – on a walk, on the bus, while waiting at the doctor’s office, or even in the middle of a stressful work meeting.
Meditation is a method of training the mind in the same way that fitness is a method of training the body. Find a spot to sit that feels peaceful and quiet to you. If you’re just starting out, a small duration, such as five or ten minutes, can be beneficial. You can sit in a chair with your feet on the floor, cross-legged, or kneel. Just make sure you’re in a stable position that you can stay in for a while. Follow the sensation of your breath as it enters and exits your body. Your focus will eventually leave the breath and move to other places. When you notice your mind has wandered. Lift your gaze gently when you’re ready (if your eyes are closed, open them). Take a time to listen for any sounds in the environment. Take note of how your body feels right now. Take note of your ideas and emotions. You focus your concentration, your mind wanders, and you bring it back as gently as possible (as many times as you need to).You can also make meditation as formal or informal as you want, depending on your lifestyle and situation. Some people incorporate meditation into their daily lives. They could, for example, begin and conclude each day with an hour of meditation. But all you actually need is a few minutes of uninterrupted meditation time.
Meditation increases mental awareness and can aid in the management of triggers for undesired impulses. This can assist you in recovering from addiction, managing unhealthy eating, and redirecting other undesirable behaviors. Meditation on a regular basis can help reduce anxiety and enhance stress reactivity and coping skills. Some types of meditation can help with sadness and negative thinking. Several styles of meditation can help you improve your capacity to divert and keep your focus. Regular meditation may improve your memory and mental clarity by improving your focus. These advantages can aid in the fight against age-related memory loss and dementia. Metta, also known as loving-kindness meditation, is a practice of cultivating positive thoughts toward oneself and then toward others. Metta improves happiness, empathy, and compassion towards others.
A variety of meditation practices might assist you in relaxing and controlling distracting thoughts. This can reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep and improve the quality of your sleep. Meditation has numerous health benefits, ranging from physical to mental and emotional. If you want to increase your focus, reduce stress, or deal with addiction, depression, or chronic pain, you should give it a shot.
“Listen to the wind-it talks. Listen to the silence-it speaks. Listen to your heart-it knows
