In athletic performance, business, and relationships, we see this again and again.
A person can have “everything” and yet feel miserable, anxious, inadequate, or any of a host of negative internal states.Ĭonversely, a person can have very little and yet feel at peace and content in their mind. The state of our mind is the most crucial factor in determining our success and our happiness. The point of meditation is to gain control over our most precious tool: our mind. See our related article on the History of Meditation. People have been practicing meditation in search of peace, happiness, transformation, or to have more control over their lives. Meditation is not just a fad it’s something that people all over the world have been doing for centuries (Meditation Association of Australia, n.d.). Excuse 10 – “ It will make me emotionless.”Įxcuse 1 – “ What’s the point? It’s just a New Age fad.”.Excuse 7 – “ You need to be spiritual to meditate.”.Excuse 5 – “ I don’t have time to meditate.”.Excuse 4 – “ It takes years to truly benefit from it.”.
Excuse 2 – “ Meditation is just a fancy name for relaxation, napping, or self-hypnosis.”. Excuse 1 – “ What’s the point? It’s just a New Age fad.”. These science-based, comprehensive exercises will not only help you cultivate a sense of inner peace throughout your daily life, but also give you the tools to enhance the mindfulness of your clients, students, or employees. Here are some of the most common responses people have to the question “ Have you tried meditation?”īefore you read on, we thought you might like to download our three Mindfulness Exercises for free. Still, there are many people who either don’t try it or don’t continue after making a brief, cursory attempt. In the past few years, pieces on meditation have inundated popular media, leading to thousands – maybe even millions – of people giving it a shot. People from all walks of life are practicing meditation and mindfulness – executives, health professionals, teachers, celebrities, soldiers, and athletes. If you’ve heard any of the 10 responses listed below, you know there is some misinformation floating around about meditation. Not everyone knows about the benefits of meditation, and lots of people have a hazy or inaccurate picture of what it is. In fact, you probably extoll its virtues to anyone who you believe could benefit from it, which is just about anyone.īut have you ever recommended meditation to a friend, a family member, or maybe a client and been met with resistance? You’re probably familiar with meditation’s many positive outcomes.
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