4 Little Known Meditation Secrets

Written by Matt Clarkson


=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Secret #1: The True Purpose of Meditation =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Many people feel a sense of fascination when confronted withrepparttar possibility of mystic visions, psychic intuition and heightened mental functioning. While meditators often report these sorts of improvements, these experiences should not berepparttar 114962 primary reason for practice. The purpose of meditation is to bring us back to ourselves.

As we become healthier, happier and realize greater self-awareness,repparttar 114963 other benefits of meditation begin to follow naturally -- improved mental functioning, greater intuition as well as greater access to unconscious resources and abilities.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Secret #2: Distraction Does Not Equal Failure =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Meditation is not work inrepparttar 114964 sense that you have to "force" yourself to concentrate completely for long periods of time. If we consciously try to prevent thinking, it's going to have a negative impact onrepparttar 114965 meditation.

Instead, whenever we become lost in thought or confusion, we simply acknowledge those thoughts and then gently returnrepparttar 114966 attention torepparttar 114967 object ofrepparttar 114968 meditation. We do this as many times as distraction or thought occurs. Eventually,repparttar 114969 mind becomes calmer and discursive thought begins to slow.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Secret #3: Insight Alone Is Not Enough =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Insight alone will not transform our lives. Meditation is likely to help us by giving us larger perspectives and increasing clarity of thought. But although our sense of inner guidance might become stronger, unless we ACT on that guidance, we will never manifestrepparttar 114970 changes we truly want in our lives.

5 Super Effective Tips To Kill Depression

Written by Michael Lee


Being lonely is a normal part of our everyday lives. We get sad when we fail in our exams, when we're rejected by repparttar person we love, or when someone very close to us passes away. Depression, however, could be more fatal than just plain loneliness. It could render life-long consequences that could ruin your self-esteem, health, and well-being.

Here are some superb tips to conquerrepparttar 114961 melancholy mood and getrepparttar 114962 most bliss out of your daily activities.

1) Get Enough Light and Sunshine.

Lack of exposure to sunlight is responsible forrepparttar 114963 secretion ofrepparttar 114964 hormone melatonin, which could trigger a dispirited mood and a lethargic condition.

Melatonin is only produced inrepparttar 114965 dark. It lowersrepparttar 114966 body temperature and makes you feel sluggish. If you are always cooped up in your room (withrepparttar 114967 curtains closed), it would be difficult to restrain yourself from staying in bed.

This isrepparttar 114968 reason why many people are suffering from depression much more often in winter than inrepparttar 114969 other seasons. It's becauserepparttar 114970 nights are longer.

If you can't afford to get some sunshine, you can always lighten up your room with brighter lights. Have lunch outsiderepparttar 114971 office. Take frequent walks instead of driving your car over short distances.

2) Get Busy. Get Inspired.

You'll be more likely to overcome any feeling of depression if you are too busy to notice it. Live a life full of inspired activities.

Dorepparttar 114972 things you love. If you're a little short on cash, you could engage in simple stuffs like taking a leisurely stroll inrepparttar 114973 park, playing sports, reading books, or engaging in any activity that you have passion for and would love to pursue.

Set a goal - a meaningful purpose in life. No matter how difficult or discouraging life can be, remain firm and have an unshakable belief that you are capable of doing anything you desire. With this kind of positive attitude, you will attain a cheerful disposition to beatrepparttar 114974 blues.

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