If you take up the practice of meditation, the journey will go far beyond stress reduction, writes Ed Halliwell. Here are some of the qualities you’ll discover and explore as you travel.
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Feelings of passion and love can make us so joyful. When they bring along with them intense attachment, they can also turn very painful and destructive.
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It’s hard to imagine life without fear. Its raw power can save lives. It can also paralyze us
and invade every part of our life. Taming it and directing is one of life’s greatest challenges.
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Wanting what others have. Protecting what we have from others’ grasp. These feelings are not fun. But on closer examination, we can see an underlying drive to aspire and emulate.
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When we’re separated from or lose someone we love, when things don’t go our way, sadness naturally occurs. It’s the sign of a tender heart. Unchecked, it can be deeply unhealthy.
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Meditating isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, nor should it be. The great thing about mindfulness, says Barry Boyce, is how it deals with difficult emotions.
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Meditation is not all calm and peace. It opens up a space for you to see what’s going on in your mind, including the vivid and powerful movement of your emotions—up, down, and sideways. You can learn to fight with them less, and make friends with them more.
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Reduce stress, anxiety, and negative emotions, cool yourself down when your temper flares, and sharpen your concentration skills.
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An introduction to loving-kindness meditation from Sharon Salzberg and Dan Harris.
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Answers to the top 10 questions that everyone asks about meditation.
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