Morning meditation and other physical activity are essential for relieving anxiety. (Source: Shutterstock)
Meditation helps us focus on the present rather than worrying about the past or future.
Indeed, a healthy mind leads to a healthy body. Meditation is one way to achieve it. It teaches you to pay full attention to your thoughts, feelings and surroundings. Meditation helps us focus on the present rather than worrying about the past or future. This brings much-needed peace to our hectic lives. Because of the importance of mental health, many people turn to meditation to manage their negative thoughts.
But meditation, like anything else, is surrounded by many misconceptions. Here are five common myths about meditation that you should know before embarking on the path of meditation.
Myth 1: Meditation is only for people who are feeling anxious or depressed
Meditation can reduce anxiety and depression and increase feelings of well-being, joy and contentment, according to research from the National Library of Medicine. Meditation is beneficial for everyone, even those who are already content. It helps you become more resilient to stress, less reactive and less angry, and more compassionate and compassionate.
Myth 2: Meditation is a religious practice.
Meditation can coexist with any religion. No religion prohibits the practice of meditation. All religions can benefit from the age-old practices of yoga and meditation. Meditation benefits everyone, just as the sun shines on everyone and the wind blows on everyone.
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Myth 3: Meditation is relaxing.
It is a myth that practicing meditation calms the mind. Feeling uncomfortable with your inner experiences for the first time during meditation can actually cause dysregulation and anxiety. As you begin to pay attention, truths previously buried beneath your defenses will come to the forefront of your awareness.
Myth 4: Meditation makes us unemotional
Some of us engage in meditation in hopes of never experiencing negative emotions again. Meditation, on the other hand, improves your ability to stay in the present and engage with all human emotions.
Myth 5: It Takes Years of Daily Practice to Master Meditation
You don’t have to practice hours every day, meditate for a month, or have decades of experience to reap the benefits of meditation. Even 5 minutes a day is difficult, but if you prioritize it, you’ll be fine. By devoting ourselves to daily practice, we realize that we have more time. Meditation not only changes your perception of time, it also improves your health.
Need a mental recharge? Stop, pause, and gently close your eyes. Count five times while inhaling and exhaling, then start again. Happy meditation!
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