Secrets of Meditation For Better Health

– By Matt Clarkson
Author of Secrets of Meditation, Health and Manifestation
www.SecretsofMeditation.com

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Meditation can improve your health, increase energy levels and
maximize your enjoyment of life.  Without a doubt, more people
would benefit from meditation if they took the time to practice
the simple exercises used to calm the mind, reduce stress and
increase energy levels.

So What Is Meditation?
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Meditation is a way to transform and heal ourselves.  When we
meditate, we allow the swirl of ideas and thoughts to slow down
to the point where we find a calm and positive connection with
ourselves.  Although there are many different ways to meditate,
all styles teach the directing of the attention in order to
re-connect with the part of yourself that is most real and most
true.

Why We Need To Meditate
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Unfortunately, we do not walk through the world as children do.
We all face difficult and stressful situations throughout the
course of life.  But rather than beginning each day afresh, we
tend to gather the world and carry the negativity of the past
with us.  The happy and contented person you were becomes covered
over by these emotions.  Suddenly you feel unhappy and
dissatisfied, and even worse; often the process is so subtle, you
don’t know why.

Meditation is a way of cutting through those layers of past
emotion and excessive thinking.  Instead of our minds and bodies
being at the mercy of life, we take back control.  We focus the
attention in a deliberate way, and slowly see the false layers of
ourselves begin to dissolve as we return once again to the source
of our happiness.

Although meditation is an ancient art dating back thousands of
years, modern scientific research now confirms what ancient
wisdom discovered long ago.  Study after study shows that
meditation brings about improved perception, focus, memory and
creativity.  Regular meditators are healthier, happier, more
relaxed, and more productive.

The True Purpose of Meditation
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The seductive appeal of mystic visions, psychic intuition and
heightened mental functioning can be very alluring.  While some
meditators report esoteric experiences, the experiences
themselves should not be the primary reason for practice.

The purpose of meditation is to transform the state of our hearts
and minds and bring us back to ourselves.  As we become
healthier, happier and realize greater self-awareness, more
benefits begin to follow naturally — improved mental
functioning, greater intuition as well as greater access to
unconscious resources and abilities.

The Best Style of Meditation
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Always keep an open mind in your learning.  Never accept a
teaching without verifying the truth of it in your own
experience.  On the other hand, reserve making judgment in
advance of having the experience for yourself.

The best style of meditation is the one that feels right for you.
There are many different systems of meditation including, but not
limited to Concentration, Mindfulness, Zen, Visualization and
Devotion.  You may decide to experiment with a few different
styles and see how they feel.  Find one or two styles that you
like and then major in those. Above all, pay attention to your
self and make sure your meditation feels right for you.

Make Meditation A Daily Practice
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You can be stronger in your self.  You can be happier, more
balanced and compassionate.  You can manifest the changes you
truly want to see in your life through meditation.  You don’t
need to give up all your worldly passions or retreat to a
Himalayan monastery either!

A daily ten-minute practice can make all the difference.  It’s
not much time to dedicate when you consider all the time spent
caring for your physical appearance.  After all, you wouldn’t go
out to an important meeting or social occasion without clean
clothes and brushing your teeth.

What about the mind and body — the instruments through which we
perceive and interact with reality?  Does it not make sense to
take the time to clean up our attitude and the way we feel as
well?

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Miracle in a Blender

With so many convenience and  processed foods readily available, many people find it a struggle to make sure they are getting enough fresh fruits and greens in their diet. You might be able to make up a quick salad for dinner or grab a piece of fruit for breakfast but most likely you and your children are not getting enough fruits and veggies in your diet. Many children aren’t getting enough greens because veggies are the last thing your kids willingly eat.

There is a fast and easy solution though for adults without an abundance of time and children who are on the picky side. It ensures that you get a daily dose of several fruits and veggies, including those all important greens, and the best part is that you probably won’t even taste them.

How in the world can that be possible?

The solution is a delicious green smoothie!

You may have heard of green smoothies before. They seem to be gaining in popularity among busy adults and families with children. It is easy to see why. What could be easier than taking a couple handfuls of veggies and greens, like carrots and spinach, and adding some strawberries, banana, or apples and then blending it all together to make a delicious and healthy drink or meal?  One blender full can provide a wonderful after school treat for several kids or it could serve as a complete breakfast for a working parent. Kids especially love the color of green smoothies, which can very from deep to light green or even be dark red or orange depending on the ingredients. There are literally dozens of fruit/veggie combos you can try so that you never become bored and green smoothies are a great way to use up the produce from your fridge that may otherwise go bad.

The fruit masks the taste of the greens and veggies and if you use

a high speed blender

you will not see any sign of them in the smoothie either. If your smoothie is not sweet enough for your liking, you can add a bit more fruit. Bananas for instance, are an excellent addition for a sweet and fruity smoothie. You get all the vitamins and nutrition from the all the healthiest foods without having to “taste” the ones you don’t like.   For an extra nutrition boost you can add supplements such as wheatgrass powder, hemp protein, greens powder, chia seeds, or ground flax. Instead of adding plain water to your smoothies you can mix things up by adding fresh squeezed juice, club soda, or almond milk.

It is no wonder that so many green smoothie enthusiasts claim that they lose weight, have clearer skin, and have more energy than ever before.

Green smoothies are a miracle in a blender.

Here is  a great recipe to start with:

Popeye’s Favorite Smoothie

What You Need:

2 C spinach leaves or collard greens
1 stalk celery
1 ripe banana
1 C frozen strawberries
1 C frozen pineapple
water

How to Make It:

Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. Enjoy!

Get more smoothie recipes at All Smoothie Recipes

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