Parade/ These 100 Benefits of Meditation Will Convince You Once and for All to Try It

As we race from task to task and juggle life’s responsibilities, many of us strive to calm our minds and feel centered. Practicing meditation and mindfulness can help get us there—in fact, the benefits of meditation are plentiful.

Meditation helps people hit the pause button, helping them become more present in a given moment, says Spring Washam, meditation educator and author of “A Fierce Heart.”

“It’s like the TV is blaring, and then we turn it off for a moment, and we just take a breath,” she says. “Meditation is a way that we gain that a sort of calmness and a centeredness and we connect with ourselves in that moment.”

Whether it’s five minutes or 20 minutes, finding time to meditate throughout the day can help you feel happier and more at peace. And, your mind and body will thank you. Meditation offers a wealth of benefits to improve your physical health and well being.

Read the full article here. Author Connie Habash is mentioned on #63.