The whole idea of meditation can be intimidating.
If you’ve never done it before, you may think you need to “learn how” or “do it properly” to experience the benefit. This very thinking stops innumerable people from even beginning, and it just isn’t true.
Simply taking 10 or 20 minutes to sit quietly without distractions is highly beneficial for your health and state of mind. Taking this time out of our busy schedules may seem counterintuitive in a culture that worships multitasking, but the benefits are well worth the effort.
Balance Equals Health
In Eastern medicine, balance in all aspects of our lives keeps us healthy and prevents disease. In times past, this balanced living was the norm, and people understood the importance of doing things in moderation—from eating and physical activity to social and spiritual pursuits. When things in life become too deficient or excessive, it throws the system out of whack, and that’s when sickness tends to creep in.
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