This article explains the benefits, some different styles of meditation, and how to get started.
What Is Meditation?
Where Did the Practice of Meditation Come From?
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The practice of meditation originated in India in ancient Vedic times.
The goal of meditation is to connect with the inner Self.
Benefits of Meditation
Meditation is known to help myriad conditions both mental and physical.
Stress can lead to damage to sperm DNA.
Knowing that meditation may help at work is a reason that some men get into it.
The puzzle pieces come together more clearly, and its easier to see whats supposed to happen next.
And meditation can improve performance at work, both on personal levels and on organizational levels.
A cohort of workers at an Italian companypracticed meditation together daily for three months.
I think a lot of men think its this thing that will fix everything, he says.
Some see it almost as a status symbol, something they can brag about.
Caraballo says he has had clients that feel like meditation isnt enough.
For them, he recommends things like a mindfulness walk.
Caraballo also notes that some beginners preferguided meditations.
Sometimes people just like being told what to do, he says.
What If I’m Not Meditating the Right Way?
Its still dedicated time for yourself, and its better than having not done it.
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