“I want to be a better person and I will work on that”… this is the best gift you can give yourself.

I mentioned yesterday the idea of setting intention as we embark on this path of daily mediation. Did anything come up for you when you contemplated those questions? How does the above intention sound to you? Simple, yet incredibly powerful, and so true.  Keep that in mind as you meditate today… I want to be a better person, and I will work on that.  So, either meditate for 2 minutes, or practice whatever technique you already use for as long as you like!

New to meditation? Read on!

So, where do you even begin? Try starting with awareness of your breath. Take a few deep breaths in through the nose all the way down into your belly, allowing the belly to relax as you inhale. Then follow the movement in the body as you bring the breath back up from the belly through the ribs and out the mouth. Simply tune into the feelings in the body.

Thoughts will automatically arise, and that is perfectly natural. But rather than letting the thoughts take your attention away from the breath, simply notice the thoughts, acknowledge them, set them aside and let them know you’ll pay attention to them in a few minutes when you’re done meditating, and return your focus back to your breath.

Physical Benefits of Meditation:

Physical Benefits of Meditation

This is not a comprehensive list, but it at least gives you an idea of the broad array of health benefits that can be gained from this simple act clearing the mind and focusing on the breath.

• Lowers blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate
• Decreases any tension-related pain, such as, tension headaches, ulcers, insomnia, muscle and joint problems
• Slows down brain waves
• Increases serotonin production that improves mood and behavior
• Improves the immune system
• Increases the energy level, as you gain an inner source of energy
• Changes the way our genomic expression