Ways meditation has improved my life
For clarity, I'm talking about mindfulness meditation. I have used some form of it since 1978, though there have been periods in there where I did not engage in it. All I can tell you is that my life runs better when I keep up at least 10 minutes a day, either sitting meditation (either "watching" the breath or shikan taza ("just sitting") or walking meditation.
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1. Lowered stress.
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2. Less obsessing about the past.
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3. Less anxiety about the future.
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4. Colors seem more vibrant.
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5. Keeps depression at bay.
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I struggle with depression, especially anhedonia. This is not a magic cure. I just notice that I have fewer down days when I keep up my meditation routine.
6. Greater patience.
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7. Better emotional management.
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8. Better chronic pain management.
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I'm primarily thinking of arthritis here.
9. Greater appreciation for simple pleasures.
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10. Better digestion.
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