Join the Ranks of Many Successful Professionals Whose Lives Have Benefited from Meditation
In western countries, Buddhism and meditation are often associated with unscientific and magical beliefs, but that couldn’t be farther from the origins and true heart of the practice.
In fact, it is a very practical spiritual tradition that is based on the Buddha's own observations of his mind, and the world around him, and this tradition has been a valuable tool for dozens of successful individuals like Steve Jobs, Tina Turner, Ray Dalio, and Phil Jackson. Learn the practice from someone who has been practicing for over 20 years, with more than 15 years of life and practice in East Asia.
“If you just sit and observe, you will see how restless your mind is. If you try to calm it, it only makes it worse, but over time it does calm, and when it does, there's room to hear more subtle things - that's when your intuition starts to blossom and you start to see things more clearly and be in the present more. Your mind just slows down, and you see a tremendous expanse in the moment. You see so much more than you could see before. It's a discipline; you have to practice it.”
― Steve Jobs, Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
“Rising from the ashes of my earlier life, I learned that our thoughts, words, and deeds are unified through spiritual practice. They are made whole within us. And when our thoughts, words, and deeds are aligned with our most positive intentions, magic happens.”
― Tina Turner, Happiness Becomes You: A Guide to Changing Your Life for Good
“There’s a Zen saying I often cite that goes, “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” The point: Stay focused on the task at hand rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.”
― Phil Jackson, Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success
“Meditate. I practice Transcendental Meditation and believe that it has enhanced my open-mindedness, higher-level perspective, equanimity, and creativity. It helps slow things down so that I can act calmly even in the face of chaos, just like a ninja in a street fight. I’m not saying that you have to meditate in order to develop this perspective; I’m just passing along that it has helped me and many other people and I recommend that you seriously consider exploring it.”
― Ray Dalio, Principles: Life and Work
Discover the Reasons Why the Sciences Embrace Meditation
Meditation’s impact extends to overall quality of life, vitality, and workplace well-being. Studies reviewed in Frontiers in Psychology indicate positive effects on energy levels, mood, and resilience, even for individuals dealing with serious health issues such as cancer.
Improved mental clarity, emotional stability, and quality of life could make meditation-based coaching programs appealing to clients looking for holistic ways to enhance their well-being. JAMA Internal Medicine, "Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis."
This study found that mindfulness and mantra meditation techniques resulted in small to moderate reductions in anxiety, depression, and stress, while also improving physical symptoms such as pain.
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