(Paul Lara)
Having the ability to focus all of your energy in one direction will give you skills you previously thought were unattainable. The act of meditation, whatever style you practice, is about one-pointedness. The mental control that comes with practicing one-pointedness can help you to be fully present in all aspects of your life, one moment at a time. This in itself is worthwhile grounds to give it a try.
Meditation is a word that carries with it images and perplexing concepts that, at first glance, may seem unattractive or simply unachievable. However, it doesn’t have to be; my approach to meditation is simple and practical. Over the past 12 years I have studied various styles of meditation and have learned how to incorporate “seemingly” abstract concepts into everyday life. By regularly practicing simple exercises over short periods of time, we can learn how to build mental control that will show results.
Physically speaking, benefits of a regular meditation practice include: improved sleep, better digestion, a strengthened immune system, vitality, and emotional stability. Incorporating mind and body, regular meditation has been shown to lower blood pressure and reduce chronic pain.
From calm and centered to sharp and present, meditation promotes internal awareness and environmental adaptability.
