What it can do for you
Numerous psychological studies have shown that regular meditators are happier and more contented than average. These are not just important results in themselves but have huge medical significance as such positive emotions are linked to a longer and healthier life. Benefits include:
• Anxiety, depression and irritability all decrease with regular sessions of meditation. Memory also improves, reaction times become faster and mental and physical stamina increase.
• Regular meditators enjoy better and more fulfilling relationships.
• Studies worldwide have found that meditation reduces the key indicators of chronic stress, including hypertension.
• Meditation has also been found to be effective in reducing the impact of serious conditions, such as chronic pain and cancer, and can even help to relieve drug and alcohol dependence.
• Studies have now shown that meditation bolsters the immune system and thus helps to fight off colds, flu and other diseases.
Meditation (or what we called Centering Prayer) was one of the most helpful things that my husband and I did during his 8 plus years with stage 4 lung cancer. Thanks for spreading the word.