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My Top 10 Meditation Techniques There are hundreds of realms of meditation and a bevy of paths upon which it can set you. The path towards peace, the path towards self-acceptance, and the path towards a stronger character to name a few. Which is one of the reasons why I'm so in awe of the practice. To think that rehearsing simple breathing exercises at some point in the day can make such a difference on your attitude and outlook is stupefying. I'm always trying to get others hooked on to the discipline. It's almost as though I'm selling it.  As I mentioned in my previous blog post I'll be going into more detail about different meditation techniques today. Most of them are derived from Hindu teachings as well as Buddhism. Before I begin I'd like to stress the fact that you do not have to be a follower of any particular faith and/or maintain its beliefs to practice these techniques. So put your phone away unless, of course, if yo
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Coping With Stress and Anxiety in the Modern World Stress. Something each individual inevitably falls victim to throughout their career. For some its presence is so strongly felt that it eventually begins to take control of their life. Every decision they make dominated by their increased levels of cortisol. Stress is like that bully on the playground you might have dealt with in school as a child or a coarse coworker in the workplace. As a teenager growing up in today's world I've dealt with both so I'd like to think I know what I'm talking about. For now let's address whatever form of stress you experience as Billy and figure out a way to defeat him together.  "When the hypothalamus identifies a stressor, such as your history teacher announcing a pop quiz, it instructs the pituitary gland to secrete cortisol." In order to intercept Billy its important to learn just how he operates. Your nervous system can be compared to a busy highway. Info

Anxiety and Meditation

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Anxiety and Meditation Alright, I'll confess. I've been a little lax about meditating this past summer. As in I've only visited the practice twice. Solely because summer doesn't boast as many hassles as the rest of the year. Then again that statement may only be true for me. Regardless, with school starting it's definitely time to for me to resume my use of the discipline. For those of you who are entirely new to meditation what better time to start than the portion of the year most laden with stress?  There are many different ways to meditate so if you're not the type of person who has abundant spare time don't assume that it's not for you. If you can manage to clear your mind for a few minutes every day that's excellent. Just ensure that it's on your own time and not halfway through math class. For some, a dimly lit space with minimal noise works magic, whereas others can find peace in chaotic environments. Before I open t