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A simple and compelling reason to meditate is that it can function like a reboot button for your brain. Moreso, in my experience, than sleep.
by thatthatis 13y ago
A simple and compelling reason to meditate is that it can function like a reboot button for your brain. Moreso, in my experience, than sleep.
- drzaiusapelord 13y agoSorry, but 10-15 minutes of napping is nothing like what meditation can deliver, even at 3 to 5 times the time invested. Sleep does so many positive things its hard to fully understand how great it is for us.
- thatthatis 13y agoWhat are you sorry about? Nothing you've said directly or indirectly contradicts what I said as far as I can tell.
- drzaiusapelord 13y agoMy point is that its incredibly inefficient and bringing it up in an article about sleep seems like typical New Age evangelism to me. While there are certainly some benefits to it, its nothing like taking a nap.
- miguelrochefort 13y agoAnyone: How true is that?
- thatthatis 13y agoTest it for yourself. Sit comortably but with good posture, close your eyes and bring your brain to a neutral place. Let whatever thoughts pop up pop up, acknowledge them, then let them go and return to neutral. I find that this practice makes my brain feel cleaner and less burdened, like when you turn to a child that had been saying "mommy, mommy, mommy..." and ask them what they need. Basically inbox zero for your brain. There are many other meditative practices and techniques but I use this one fairly often.
- miguelrochefort 13y ago> Basically, inbox zero for your brain. I'm now convinced. Going to try it right now.