Meditation

MIND AREA: MEDITATION

A calming effect

Meditation is a practice where an individual trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness, to realize some benefit for the mind. The term meditation refers to a broad variety of practices that includes techniques designed to promote relaxation, build internal energy or life force and develop compassion, love, patience, generosity, and forgiveness. A particularly ambitious form of meditation aims at effortlessly concentration meant to enable its practitioner to enjoy a sense of well-being. The word meditation carries different meanings in different contexts. Meditation has been practiced since antiquity as a component of numerous religious traditions and beliefs.

Meditation often involves an internal effort to self-regulate the mind in some way. Meditation is often used to clear the mind and ease many health concerns, such as high blood pressure, depression, and anxiety. Meditation may also involve repeating a mantra and closing the eyes, with a calming effect.