When the word 'meditation' is mentioned, most people instantly think of religion, from Christianity and Buddhism to Islam and Judaism, meditation is widely used throughout most religious cultures religiously to seek spiritual guidance or inspiration.
I view meditation in a different way, for me meditation is about centering one's self, finding inner peace, becoming more relaxed and allowing the weight of the world to dissipate. Yoga and meditation seem to relax and calm my emotions and state of mind. Silencing the world and focusing on breathing and quieting my mind resisting the urge to entertain random thoughts as they arise.
Doesn't seem like much of an "exercise" does it? In reality it takes alot of determination, will power, and self control to sit for an hour or even 30 minutes in complete silence ignoring everything, the phones, computer, children, chores, errands, drama, stress, etc. Just to sit and clear your mind focusing on breathing techniques. It may not burn calories, but it builds my inner strength and prepares me for the calorie burning, ass kicking exercises.
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