Dominic Pelecanos - Mentor

Wise words from a wise soul:

Stepping out of your comfort zone and into pursuing your purpose and facing your fears, will allow otherwise inconceivable opportunities to present themselves. Be ready to seize them!

I meditate for a minimum of 20 minutes each day, usually first thing in the morning.
It’s when I miss a meditation that I notice the real benefits that the practice has on my psyche. If I’ve meditated, I’m more calm, collected and am poised to make better decisions, to name just a few noticeable improvements.
Here’s a little note on some of the benefits of meditation:
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👉 Benefits of Meditation 👈

Admittedly, I don’t make time to meditate everyday probably do it every 2nd or 3rd day but when I do it feels fantastic!

Thought to list some of the scientific benefits of meditation:

✅ Stress Reduction

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24395196/

✅ Managing Anxiety

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24107199/

✅ Reduction in Depression

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC4383597/

✅ Improves Sleep

https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/37/9/1553/2416992

✅ Can Decrease Blood Pressure

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25673114/

✅ Help Reduce Unhealthy Addictions

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC5907295/

So how do you meditate? Well there are many different styles but initially there is no need to overcomplicate it. Simply close your eyes (sitting or standing), concentrate on the first 2/3’s of the breathe coming through the belly and the last 1/3 coming through the chest and just let the thoughts flow. You’ll be amazed at how your thoughts, challenges and perspectives can change over time. If you decide to give it a try, would love to know!