Misconceptions about meditation.

Meditation literally rebuilds the brains grey matter. The practice of meditation is associated with a sense of peacefulness and physical relaxation and also provides cognitive and psychological benefits that persist throughout the day; by practicing meditation, we can play an active role in changing our brain and increase our well-being and quality of life. A common misconception about meditation is that you have to sit a certain way or do something in particular to achieve the various benefits that it can provide. All you have to do is place yourself in a position that is most comfortable to you. Another common misconception is that you have to “empty” your mind. When meditating, you shouldn’t try to “empty” your mind. Instead, try to let your thoughts, feelings and whatever emotions you are feeling at the time flow; don’t judge them, just let them come and go. Meditation is a state of being/mind more than anything else. We can be engaged in meditation while we are on a walk, for example, or the time we have right before we sleep. Throughout the day, we can resist judging our thoughts, letting them flow until they are no more, or just be in a constant state of peace and self awareness. Contrary to popular belief, there is more than one way to meditate. The most fundamental things about meditation is that no technique leads to meditation. Meditation happens beyond mind.