For those considering trying meditation, yes it's great for stress reduction but there are also benefits that are not obvious until you try it: - If you sit lo

For those considering trying meditation, yes it's great for stress reduction but there are also benefits that are not obvious until you try it: - If you sit long enough you'll not just be relaxed, but also feel another mode of consciousness as the waves of your thinking quiet down. It's nothing mystical but it's pretty unique to meditation. For me it takes about 15 minutes to get that point. - Just like regular excercise actual changes your body, regular meditation actually changes your mind over time. So there are really two levels of benefit. Extending the analogy, If someone starts jogging for a week they might say "I already feel great", which is true but is actually only the start of the benefits that come with months more of training. It sounds strange but it's pretty easy to try and find out.