Clear your mind
The power of meditation has helped me greatly this week. Being able to rationalize my thoughts and clear my mind saved me this month. I received a hospital bill of around 20k and then learned I made about 20k less this year. On top of Christmas and other small matters, my mind was in a state of chaos.
My initial thoughts were why did this happen to me and how did I miss that I was so far behind? After being practical for a minute I realized that like many things life just happens it wasn’t a specific thing I could have done to change the outcome and instead of dwelling on the why move on to the How am I going to fix this? When I thought about the missed money, I realized it was more that I wasn’t paying attention to the money daily. People who have lost weight noted that if they got on the scale every day, they paid more attention to what they ate and their exercise and ended up losing more weight. Similarly, if you open your bank account daily you will pay more attention to money ebbing and flowing to get better control of it.
Throughout my drives this week I kept having crazy panicked thoughts and having to ask myself why I was having the thoughts, accept the thought then clear my mind to move it to a more productive place. I started meditating a few years ago and can say it is invaluable in helping clear chaos sometimes.
Meditation has been shown to have a positive effect on the mind and body and can improve overall well-being. Some specific benefits of meditation include:
- Reducing stress and anxiety
- Improving focus and concentration
- Increasing self-awareness
- Enhancing emotional well-being
- Improving cardiovascular health
- Boosting the immune system
There are many different types of meditation, and the specific benefits can vary depending on the type of meditation being practiced. However, overall, the practice of meditation has been shown to have a positive effect on both the mind and the body.
There are many different types of meditation, and different types can be better suited to different people and their goals. Some common types of meditation include:
- Mindfulness meditation: This type of meditation involves focusing on the present moment and paying attention to your thoughts and feelings without judgment. It can help you become more aware of your surroundings and increase your ability to manage stress.
- Transcendental meditation: This type of meditation involves repeating a mantra or word to help quiet the mind and achieve a state of deep relaxation.
- Loving-kindness meditation: This type of meditation involves directing feelings of love and compassion towards yourself and others. It can help increase feelings of well-being and improve relationships with others.
- Body scan meditation: This type of meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body and releasing tension in each area. It can help reduce stress and improve overall physical health.
There are many other types of meditation, and the best type for you may depend on your personal preferences and goals. It’s important to experiment with different types of meditation to find the one that works best for you.
