The practice of meditation means a process to achieve intense concentration and access to mental functioning more clearly.
Meditation is usually associated with religions, especially the eastern ones, also due to its probable origin in this hemisphere of the planet. Even so, the practice need not necessarily be associated with a religious ritual.
The principle of self-knowledge is what governs meditation. The process develops so that in a moment of attention and concentration within itself, the mind is reached in the sense of understanding. That is, when the practitioner manages to internalize himself, he intends to self-interpret and achieve a specific objective, such as, for example, a state of greater calm and fullness.
Nirvana
The name “nirvana” is given to one of the possible states of attainment through meditation. Such a state consists of an intense calm in which the individual is free of any influences from the external environment, is absolutely interiorized and is able to abstract distracting factors such as noise and movement, as he is with all the senses focused on himself and his mind.
Effects
There are many effects of meditation on the human body. In addition to requiring training, constant practice develops stages of advancement in which it becomes increasingly easier and faster to reach fuller and more conscious states.
It can also be used to treat mental illnesses such as depression. Studies prove that meditation can significantly decrease depressive symptoms, as well as other disorders such as insomnia and stress.
The greater understanding it generates ends up clarifying some points that may be blocking people's happiness, thus, it manages to strengthen them for a greater understanding and acceptance of situations, creating courage for changes.
Depression requires that the individual understand the problems that surround him and understand his respective reactions to them. This can all be done by internalizing the daily practice of a few minutes of self-concentration and abstraction from the rest.
in the routine
The daily life of most people in the world is really hectic, full of pressures and reasons for anxiety. Many opt for chemical remedies, others for alternative therapies and some for meditation.
With the power to literally calm your nerves, at first it can seem difficult to stop amidst all that you have to do and look within and reflect. But over time, the results are very valid and visible. It is possible to achieve a calm and knowledge that will reflect in the routine and in all the activities that compose it. So, give yourself a chance to get to know yourself better and explore the best ways to be successful without exaggeration, with energy balance and joy of living.
Text written by Júlia Zayas from the Eu Sem Fronteiras Team.
