Beneficial Magic of Meditation

Meditation on the mind

More and more these days we see countless recommendations to practice the ancient art and science of meditation. Most, if not all, extol its seemingly magical power in the human psyche through its purported benefits. These recommendations and claims have stood the test of time, are universally accepted and well justified. For eons past, those who came before us have expressed a lot about this great gift that we all possess, but today, sometimes, we forget to use it. Why are we reminded of this again now?

We all participate consciously or unconsciously. in a quantum change that sometimes brings tumultuous changes in all areas of our society and world structures. No one is exempt from the effects of these rapid changes. While they have a universal experience, these transformative energies are individually unique and are processed differently from a person's perspective. With a little discipline and practice we can apply this gift of meditation to help balance stress levels, reduce the mental movies that seem to play nonstop to bring increasing levels of joy, clarity and purpose to life.

While it is true that meditation practices are known by many names in virtually every culture, each with various forms of practice, finding one that works for you is quite easy. Best of all, this gently brings us to a special place that we often desire and desire: greater understanding and acceptance of the mysteries of life.

So, let's briefly explore the topic for the sole purpose of learning how to reap the many beneficial rewards available through meditation. Also, it's true, the best things in life are free. So, let's start clearing our minds of useless and misguided abstract thoughts that have no justification to control or dictate the direction of our lives. We will find that meditation allows you in the purest sense to create the experiences of your own life. (More discussion on that possibility a little later). For now, consider that during meditation you can replace and clear unwanted thoughts with life-affirming, winning versions - true and lasting peace of mind, body and spirit. Meditation is your front door that offers all that and more ... you can even create some magic in your life through this simple process!

As you may have heard or if you are already a dedicated practitioner, people report deep psychological, physical, and spiritual well-being while practicing meditation daily. What is meditation really about? For beginners, how can you start? And how far can I go with sincere dedication? In this article we are going to examine some areas: some historical background, benefits, science of the mind and advanced possibilities.

History to date

According to many archaeologists, meditation predates written records. You could easily imagine a person entering an altered state of consciousness simply by looking at the flickering fire that calms the mind without thinking. The earliest documented record of meditation comes from India in its Hindu scriptures called tantras. These records date back more than 5,000 years from the Indus Valley and were combined with what is now known as yoga. Along with the expansion of trade, cultural exchange was also carried westward, and the practice of meditation soon became embedded in Eastern thinking and spiritual practices.

With the arrival of the Buddha around 500 AD, many diverse cultures began to develop their own specialized interpretations and techniques of meditation. Some techniques still in use to this day are said to provide incredible powers of mind over matter and supernatural abilities that transformed the practitioner. Today, these are devout individuals and are not necessarily monks living in some remote mountain monastery. They are ordinary people like you and me. Of course, advancing through time, the long history of meditation is no longer attributed only to Hindus and Buddhists. In order not to be left out, Christianity, Islam and Judaism also participate in the perpetuation of meditation, each with their own vision of practice.