by Shirley Stoll
Meditation is an effective way to find inner peace by connecting with the unchanging silence within you. Practicing meditation allows you to weave silence and stillness into your mind and body.
One of the most common myths about meditation is a belief that you must force your mind to be quiet when you meditate. Meditation is not about forcing your mind to be quiet. Meditation is finding the quiet that is already there.
Meditation may not change what is happening in your life. Meditation can change how you perceive and respond to these events which will bring reduced stress, better health and more self-fulfillment .
People who meditate on a daily basis are usually healthier. Doctors are increasingly citing stress as a major contributing factor to most illness. Research has shown meditation to be beneficial for a wide range of health problems. As stress is greatly eliminated through meditation, our minds and bodies experience greater health and vitality.
Shirley Stoll is certified by Dr. Deepak Chopra, M.D. to teach Primordial Sound Meditation. The next class will be held Nov. 3&4 at the Midwest Mind Body Center in Creve Coeur. Advance registration required. Meditation classes also available for individuals and groups. 800-796-1144. shirlstoll@charter.net www.MeditationConnect.com.