Teaching Children about Personal Space
Meditation is a practice in which an individual trains the mind or transforms the mind to release the benefit of inner peace or enlightenment. It begins by halting the activities of the brain for some time and going into a state of stillness or silence. This is achieved by detaching the mind from all the thoughts and worldly emotions of pain, anxiousness, eagerness, etc., and attuning the mind to repel any external stimulus. Thus reaching a state of calm and tranquility.
India could be considered as the birthplace of this 'yogic' activity Meditation, where for thousands of years, sages sat in deep meditative states trying to unlock the secrets of the universe. The Hindu god Shiva is always shown or depicted in sculptures and idols in the state of meditation. The Buddha too, advocated that meditative 'dhyana' was the right path of awakening. Even the world, over time, has experienced this epiphany, and more and more are turning to meditation as a medicine that will heal their life and mind. Even the doctors today suggest meditation to patients with depression and physical illnesses.
In the busy age of today where one's life is immersed in the waters of immense stress as a repercussion of pressures emanating from excessive materialism, professional success, social acceptance, etc., meditation comes as a heavenly refuge. Certainly, anything that helps fight stress is a welcome tool. But what else might meditation be doing for us? Many studies have shown that meditation not only has a mental but profound physiological effect on the body. Among other benefits, meditation can help reverse heart diseases, the prime killer in the world. It can reduce pain and enhance the body's immune system, enabling it to fight diseases better. Recommended as a preventive medicine to all, meditation may help squash anxiety, fear and worry. The exercise brings about dramatic effects when performed daily.
There are various ways of practising meditation . One is by controlling the movement of breath, the other could be to channelize all the energy on a particular desired thought or any object around. The physical act of meditation generally consists of simply sitting quietly, focusing on one's breath, a word or phrase. However, a meditator may also be walking or standing.
Thus to catch the most elusive state that is peace of mind, meditation is an exercise not to be missed. It should ideally be followed daily and be supported by a healthy lifestyle comprising of a healthy diet. Only a 15 to 30-minute dose can have a magical effect on one's life. So, we must make our family habitual of doing meditation daily in a sincere manner.
Kalpana Rajauriya is an educator in India. All views expressed are personal.
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