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<blockquote data-quote="Archived_Member16" data-source="post: 12112" data-attributes="member: 884"><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">Benefits of Meditation for Individuals and for Society as a Whole</span></span></strong></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">Robert Elias Najemy </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">How is Meditation Used Today?</span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">People from all walks of life, in all the countries of the world belonging to all the possible religions, meditate for a wide variety of reasons. The same technique offers something different to each according to his needs and motives. Some of the motives for which people meditate today are: </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">1. To relax the body, mind and rejuvenate one¹s flow of energy in order to more effectively face the responsibilities of one¹s demanding and active life. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">2. To heal illnesses (especially psychosomatic ones). </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">3. To overcome emotional problems. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">4. To develop a more relaxed and positive view towards life. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">5. To develop a peaceful and more clearly functioning mind. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">6. For greater ability to penetrate into the core of problems and find inspirational solutions. This has been found especially useful by scientists and businessmen. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">7. To tune into a creative inspirations for artistic expression. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">8. For freeing oneself from addictions such as cigarettes, alcohol, narcotics and tranquilizers. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">9. To purify one¹s character. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">10. To develop will-power. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">11. As a method of self-observation and self-discovery. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">12. To develop the latent powers of the mind. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">13. To create a relationship with God. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">14. To develop an inner relationship with the Divine. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">15. For spiritual growth, self-knowledge or enlightenment. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">16. To transcend the identification with the body and mind, and experience spiritual realities. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">17. For the ecstasy of union with the Universal Spirit, which is the essential reality of the universe. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">Scientific Research on the Effects of Meditation on the Body and Personality</span></span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">Numerous scientific experiments on people who meditate and similar control groups who do not meditate, have given repeatable results concerning the effects of meditation on a person¹s body and personality. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">Most of the following studies have been made on persons practicing Transcendental Meditation. (However, my personal opinion after 34 years of practicing various forms including T.M., is that most forms of meditation will give the same results) </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">1. DEEP PHYSIOLOGICAL REST is shown by a distinct drop in the metabolism rate, as measured by the oxygen consumption by an individual in meditation, waking activity, sleep and hypnosis. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">2. Another indication of the deep rest is that the number of breaths needed to be taken each minute during meditation drops significantly. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">3. Good news for those with heart problems is that meditation is also extremely restful and rejuvenating for the heart. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">4. Another indication of the deep rest produced by meditation is the significant drop in the blood lactate level. The lower the lactate level the more rested and rejuvenated is the muscle tissue. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">5. Tests show meditation¹s deep calming effect through the decrease in skin conductivity. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">6. Brain wave measurements during meditation show a higher incidence of alpha waves indicating a restful alertness. There is a sense of peace and yet a wakeful awareness in one¹s environment. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">7. Another scientific study showed that meditation induces greater communication and interaction between the two hemispheres of the brain. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">8. Perhaps the best documented and well known effects of meditation concern its ability to reduce blood pressure in those with high blood pressure. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">LONG TERM PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES</span></span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">9. In the long run both the heart rate and breathing rate develop a slower pace as the body experiences less mental-emotional stress and learns to waste less energy. The body becomes more relaxed and more efficient. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">10. Persons who meditate experience much more stable health. They have less illnesses in general in their lives. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">LONG TERM PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES</span></span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">11. Studies have also shown that those who meditate regularly react more quickly and more effectively to a stressful event. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">12. Meditation also increases one¹s perceptual ability and motor performance. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">13. Studies on high school students showed that those who meditated had a higher «intelligence growth rate» than those who did not. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">14. Memory recall is also enhanced by meditation. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">15. Many psychological studies have been made in work environments concerning meditators and control groups of non-meditators.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">Meditators had above average increases in</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">a. JOB SATISFACTION</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">b. PRODUCTIVITY, </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">c. Improvement in their relationships with coworkers </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">d. Improvement in their relationship with their supervisors. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">16. A large number of psychological tests have been done on those who have been meditating for various periods of time. A test made on those who had been meditating for only two months in comparison to non-meditators produced the following results:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">a. Meditators had greater inner-directedness than non meditators.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">b. They measured higher self acceptance. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">c. Greater spontaneity and creativity.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">d. Greater self-esteem. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">e. An increase in the capacity for intimate contact with loved ones.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">f. Less anxiety .</span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">17. Prisoners who stared meditation showed:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">a. A marked decrease in mental illness. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">b. Their behavior became more socially acceptable.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">c. Less anxiety and less aggressiveness.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">d. Became inclined to more positive activities such as sports, clubs and educational activities. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">OTHER LONG TERM PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES</span></span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">18. After 4 to 6 weeks of meditation, meditators with hypertension have found their blood pressure fall.</span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">19. A group of meditators who had been suffering from bronchial asthma found significant relief. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">20. Meditators checked for their consumption of cigarettes after starting to meditate showed marked decrease. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">21. Meditation significantly reduces ones need for or dependency on tranquilizers. alcohol and or drugs. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">22. Other tests made on meditators show that they need much less sleep to recover from sleep deprivation. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">23. Meditators show significant decrease in the illness after starting meditation. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">24. Meditators showed greatly increased ability to recover from psychosomatic illnesses. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">25. Insomniacs who start meditation require much less time to fall asleep. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">26. A study on athletes showed that, after starting to meditate, there was an improvement in their performance on various athletic events as well as their intelligence as measured by intelligence tests. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">27. In one other study it was found that meditation has the tendency to normalize a person¹s weight. That is if he is overweight, he tends to loose, and if he is underweight, he tends to gain. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">SOME CONCLUSIONS CONCERNING THESE RESEARCH STUDIES</span></span></strong></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">The conclusion is obvious. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">Meditation increases whatever is good and life supporting in a person. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">It strengthens our immune system, harmonizes our endocrine system and relaxes our nervous system. It creates health and vitality. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">On a mental level it develops inner peace, clarity, self-confidence, self-acceptance, creativity, productivity and eventually greater self-actualization. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">It makes our work environment more satisfactory, improves our relationships with coworkers, supervisors and subordinates. It makes us more creative, more responsible and more productive. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">On a spiritual level it puts us in contact with our inner voice, with our inner strength, with our inner spiritual wisdom and love. </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">Think now, what would happen if many people in our society meditated? How would it affect our society? </span></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"><strong>Think what would happen if you meditated daily.</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></p><p> <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"></span></p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue">If we care for our bodies and minds, </span></span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"><strong>they will care for us. </strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'"><span style="color: blue"><strong>**********</strong> </span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Archived_Member16, post: 12112, member: 884"] [b][font=Trebuchet MS][color=blue]Benefits of Meditation for Individuals and for Society as a Whole[/color][/font][/b] [font=Trebuchet MS][color=blue]Robert Elias Najemy How is Meditation Used Today? [/color][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][color=blue]People from all walks of life, in all the countries of the world belonging to all the possible religions, meditate for a wide variety of reasons. The same technique offers something different to each according to his needs and motives. Some of the motives for which people meditate today are: 1. To relax the body, mind and rejuvenate one¹s flow of energy in order to more effectively face the responsibilities of one¹s demanding and active life. 2. To heal illnesses (especially psychosomatic ones). 3. To overcome emotional problems. 4. To develop a more relaxed and positive view towards life. 5. To develop a peaceful and more clearly functioning mind. 6. For greater ability to penetrate into the core of problems and find inspirational solutions. This has been found especially useful by scientists and businessmen. 7. To tune into a creative inspirations for artistic expression. 8. For freeing oneself from addictions such as cigarettes, alcohol, narcotics and tranquilizers. 9. To purify one¹s character. 10. To develop will-power. 11. As a method of self-observation and self-discovery. 12. To develop the latent powers of the mind. 13. To create a relationship with God. 14. To develop an inner relationship with the Divine. 15. For spiritual growth, self-knowledge or enlightenment. 16. To transcend the identification with the body and mind, and experience spiritual realities. 17. For the ecstasy of union with the Universal Spirit, which is the essential reality of the universe. [/color][/font] [b][font=Trebuchet MS][color=blue]Scientific Research on the Effects of Meditation on the Body and Personality[/color][/font][/b] [font=Trebuchet MS] [color=blue]Numerous scientific experiments on people who meditate and similar control groups who do not meditate, have given repeatable results concerning the effects of meditation on a person¹s body and personality. Most of the following studies have been made on persons practicing Transcendental Meditation. (However, my personal opinion after 34 years of practicing various forms including T.M., is that most forms of meditation will give the same results) 1. DEEP PHYSIOLOGICAL REST is shown by a distinct drop in the metabolism rate, as measured by the oxygen consumption by an individual in meditation, waking activity, sleep and hypnosis. 2. Another indication of the deep rest is that the number of breaths needed to be taken each minute during meditation drops significantly. 3. Good news for those with heart problems is that meditation is also extremely restful and rejuvenating for the heart. 4. Another indication of the deep rest produced by meditation is the significant drop in the blood lactate level. The lower the lactate level the more rested and rejuvenated is the muscle tissue. 5. Tests show meditation¹s deep calming effect through the decrease in skin conductivity. 6. Brain wave measurements during meditation show a higher incidence of alpha waves indicating a restful alertness. There is a sense of peace and yet a wakeful awareness in one¹s environment. 7. Another scientific study showed that meditation induces greater communication and interaction between the two hemispheres of the brain. 8. Perhaps the best documented and well known effects of meditation concern its ability to reduce blood pressure in those with high blood pressure. [/color][/font] [b][font=Trebuchet MS][color=blue]LONG TERM PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES[/color][/font][/b] [font=Trebuchet MS] [color=blue]9. In the long run both the heart rate and breathing rate develop a slower pace as the body experiences less mental-emotional stress and learns to waste less energy. The body becomes more relaxed and more efficient. 10. Persons who meditate experience much more stable health. They have less illnesses in general in their lives. [/color][/font] [b][font=Trebuchet MS][color=blue]LONG TERM PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES[/color][/font][/b] [font=Trebuchet MS] [color=blue]11. Studies have also shown that those who meditate regularly react more quickly and more effectively to a stressful event. 12. Meditation also increases one¹s perceptual ability and motor performance. 13. Studies on high school students showed that those who meditated had a higher «intelligence growth rate» than those who did not. 14. Memory recall is also enhanced by meditation. 15. Many psychological studies have been made in work environments concerning meditators and control groups of non-meditators. Meditators had above average increases in a. JOB SATISFACTION b. PRODUCTIVITY, c. Improvement in their relationships with coworkers d. Improvement in their relationship with their supervisors. 16. A large number of psychological tests have been done on those who have been meditating for various periods of time. A test made on those who had been meditating for only two months in comparison to non-meditators produced the following results: a. Meditators had greater inner-directedness than non meditators. b. They measured higher self acceptance. c. Greater spontaneity and creativity. d. Greater self-esteem. e. An increase in the capacity for intimate contact with loved ones. f. Less anxiety . 17. Prisoners who stared meditation showed: a. A marked decrease in mental illness. b. Their behavior became more socially acceptable. c. Less anxiety and less aggressiveness. d. Became inclined to more positive activities such as sports, clubs and educational activities. [/color][/font] [b][font=Trebuchet MS][color=blue]OTHER LONG TERM PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES[/color][/font][/b] [font=Trebuchet MS] [color=blue]18. After 4 to 6 weeks of meditation, meditators with hypertension have found their blood pressure fall. 19. A group of meditators who had been suffering from bronchial asthma found significant relief. 20. Meditators checked for their consumption of cigarettes after starting to meditate showed marked decrease. 21. Meditation significantly reduces ones need for or dependency on tranquilizers. alcohol and or drugs. 22. Other tests made on meditators show that they need much less sleep to recover from sleep deprivation. 23. Meditators show significant decrease in the illness after starting meditation. 24. Meditators showed greatly increased ability to recover from psychosomatic illnesses. 25. Insomniacs who start meditation require much less time to fall asleep. 26. A study on athletes showed that, after starting to meditate, there was an improvement in their performance on various athletic events as well as their intelligence as measured by intelligence tests. 27. In one other study it was found that meditation has the tendency to normalize a person¹s weight. That is if he is overweight, he tends to loose, and if he is underweight, he tends to gain. [/color][/font] [b][font=Trebuchet MS][color=blue]SOME CONCLUSIONS CONCERNING THESE RESEARCH STUDIES[/color][/font][/b] [font=Trebuchet MS] [color=blue]The conclusion is obvious. Meditation increases whatever is good and life supporting in a person. It strengthens our immune system, harmonizes our endocrine system and relaxes our nervous system. It creates health and vitality. On a mental level it develops inner peace, clarity, self-confidence, self-acceptance, creativity, productivity and eventually greater self-actualization. It makes our work environment more satisfactory, improves our relationships with coworkers, supervisors and subordinates. It makes us more creative, more responsible and more productive. On a spiritual level it puts us in contact with our inner voice, with our inner strength, with our inner spiritual wisdom and love. Think now, what would happen if many people in our society meditated? How would it affect our society? [/color][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS][color=blue][b]Think what would happen if you meditated daily.[/b][/color][/font] [font=Trebuchet MS] [/font] [b][font=Trebuchet MS][color=blue]If we care for our bodies and minds, [/color][/font][/b][font=Trebuchet MS][color=blue] [b]they will care for us. [/b][/color][b][/b][/font][b][/b] [font=Trebuchet MS][color=blue][b]**********[/b] [/color][/font] [/QUOTE]
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