Meditation is a practice that has been exercised by people of all different faiths, ages, economic backgrounds etc, for thousands of years now. And there are millions of people around the world today who practice meditation regularly.
Numerous studies show that there are a variety of benefits that are said to be associated with meditating on a regular basis,..
A variety of successful individuals, such as Tony Schwartz (CEO of The Energy Project), Bill Ford (Ford Motor Company), Russell Simmons (Def Jam Records), and many others, have frequently attributed their success to practicing meditation on a regular basis.
Billionaire Ray Dalio has said that meditation was the vital ingredient involved that contributed to his overall success.
For a growing number of people who are feeling stressed and overwhelmed today, they are turning to meditation and mindfulness to try and seek some relief. And with a great deal of successful individuals claiming that meditation played a detrimental role to their success, it's not surprising that it might prompt others to go looking to see what it's all about.
There are a growing number of corporate events taking place in this space, whether it's meditation retreats, yoga classes at the office, or a variety of meditation programs being offered, it's a big trend right now in the corporate space. With companies like P&G, Yahoo, Apple, Nike, and others, all embracing the meditation experience in their corporate work environment.
Aside from the work meditation experiences, there are also millions of people who are meditating on their own as well, and we can see the rise in popularity with the increase in websites and apps that have sprung up to cater to this market space.
You can also find a variety of meditation flash mobs that are planned in various places around the US and elsewhere. There is one such event planned for this afternoon in Miami, at Sunset Plaza, for anyone who might want to seek a little relaxation in the midst of their holiday preparations.
Whether it's trying to reduce stress, decrease depression, or just find a little peace and quiet during the holiday shopping and gatherings etc, there are many different reasons why people are turning to meditation. And research has shown that even practicing brief sessions might bring with it some valuable benefits.
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Sources:
https://nccih.nih.gov/research/statistics/NHIS/2012/mind-body/meditation
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/business-meditation-executives-meditate_n_3528731
https://www.levo.com/posts/15-super-successful-people-who-meditate-every-day
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/top-meditation-iphone-android-apps
http://www.miaminewtimes.com/content/printView/9912682
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2015/05/26/harvard-neuroscientist-meditation-not-only-reduces-stress-it-literally-changes-your-brain/?utm_term=.c17b9072c585
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2011/01/eight-weeks-to-a-better-brain/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2016/10/18/the-many-benefits-of-meditation-for-children/#7efd5383dbe3
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Wow @doitvoluntarily I definately need some meditation around this time of year. Great and informative post
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I could definitely try out some brief meditation sessions especially while its nice and quiet here at work on the graveyard shift ! LOL! I mean it cant hurt and its bennificial to reduce stress and all around promote better health so why not at least give it a try Right !?!? Im going to check out if there's any free apps ! Thanks for sharing @doitvoluntarily ! And don't forget to let me know your picks in the #popcontest later Sunday night ! There's 24 entries I believe so far , its been a very busy week for me !!!upped and resteemed !
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I work in the Retail Space! Meditation helps me Survive esp this time of year...lol
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It's so inspiring to see this kind of content being circulated and acknowledged by so many people! Meditation has profoundly impacted my life, motivating me to work towards a career in which I can introduce it to others, for both personal and professional results.
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Nice one!
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With meditation.....you may be struck with Great and whole life changing idea.
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my whole life I dream to learn meditation, your blog contributes to this
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Great post @doitvoluntarily!
Happy Holidays!
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I practice meditation and mindfulness don't know how I would do without it! Great post I learned some new things about it merry Christmas my friend❤️
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Nice post, meditation is a form to get relaxed!
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Meditation is huge, I try to at least a few times daily. I think there is some confusion about what meditation is exactly. I know there are different ideas about what and how meditation is, and I know my idea of what it is has changed. Now rather than trying to any kind of quieting of the mind or focusing in any way, I try to relax my attention or let things be and just observe my feelings and perceptions. This is more along the lines of non-dual teachers like adyashanti and spira, and I've found more "progress" with that type of meditation.
What are everyone elses thoughts?
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Nice post ! It's interesting. Thanks @doitvoluntarily
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I do meditation for 30 minutes every day. Nothing can force me to don't do it.
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Awesome post for health and wealth. Meditation will make everyone perfect.
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Thanks for sharing. I didn't realize the larger scale adoption of this. That's great though.
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It's interesting. Thanks
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Meditation is important for us .It is the practicing of all paople for gaining the various benefits. I appreciate for your this content.I am waiting for your next post.Thanks sharing for this my dear friend @doitvoluntarily
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Thank you for spreading awareness about the power of meditation. I practice Transcendental Meditation and it's helped me manage stress at school more than you'd think. My family also meditates and my sister is a firm believer that TM has helped her with stress management as well as sleeping issues.
There's many different types of meditation techniques; some you can learn by yourself and others need a licensed teacher to teach you. Exercising your mind is just as important, if not more important, than exercising your body! Here's one more follower!
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Nice post ! Meditation has profoundly changed my life and altered my perspectives. Spread the message ! :)
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so helpful topic you discussed here about Meditation. which is very useful in different problems. last year i am not so well and then concerned the specialist. He adviced me for meditation and i am astonished a quick recovery from tention, strees and depression. now i am very fit. Thanks @doitvoluntarily gor sharing.
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Greeet post.. Join
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I have researched and attempted mediation many times, but I can’t seem to quiet my busy mind. I know it has numerous benefits so I need to keep trying! I enjoyed reading your article :)
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thanks for posting about meditation @doitvoluntarily
Meditation is the key to all the things we are seeking. ❤️
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Meditation can soothe body and soul. Many people admit to feeling good after meditation. This post is very useful. Thanks for sharing @doitvoluntarily.
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Teaching meditation should be practiced in schools! :)
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I'm too stressed to meditate ;-) Really, I tried, my mind just can't stay still!
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Thank you! I had been meditating for several years. Mindfulness meditation practice had helped me to heal during and after my faith crisis, it aided in changing my body and self image, it fostered developing compassion and empathy towards others and towards self. It is always great to hear about benefits it brings in the lives of others! What an incredible resource to tap into!
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Thank you for your post.
I didn´t know that meditation can alter your genes, definitely meditation is a useful tool in our lives.
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@doitvoluntarily Wrote a similar article on Meditation here: https://steemit.com/meditation/@whatspp/9-powerful-meditations-you-need-to-try
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I have just started in meditation and mind control. I need for my health and peace of mind. Nice post.
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