Mike Salsbury’s Blog

I’ve been practicing meditation for several years.  For me, it has
provided a number of valuable benefits.  It’s helped me reduce the
effects of stress on my body.  It’s helped me reduce my heart
rate.  It’s provided something akin to rest when I couldn’t
actually sleep.  While the medical community hasn’t had much to say
that’s conclusive about meditation, they are starting to come out with
some evidence that it can be a very good thing.

(Consider this
article from NewScientist.com.  It points out that based on a
recent study, those who meditate (even if they aren’t experienced
meditators) derive benefit from it.  In one test, where people were
tested on a task after a short nap, a light conversation, or some
meditation, there were results that surprised the scientists. 
While most everyone improved after some sleep, when it came to
meditation “Every single subject showed improvement”. 
Another study showed that those who meditate regularly actually see
growth in their cortex, in areas involved in attention and sensory
processing. 

If you’ve never tried meditation, I’m
recommending some products below that might help you learn and
begin.  The Jack Kornfield books are especially easy to follow and
understand.

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