What Is the Goal of Meditation?

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2018-02-27T16:19:36+00:00 By |

Sometimes, even the most seasoned meditator finds it difficult to meditate on a daily basis. But isn’t it funny how we find time to watch television, go out shopping and do everything else? The reason we enjoy performing most of our daily tasks is because we attach a lot of value to these tasks. Once we understand how valuable meditation is on a physical, mental and spiritual level, we’re able to give it a higher priority and incorporate it into our lives.

According to the prolific meditation gurus of old, the goal of meditation isn’t to see heaven – it is to end suffering. Most meditators often describe achieving a rewarding experience after only a few weeks of daily meditation. If you find meditation to be a taxing undertaking, you simply need to alter your attitude towards this calming practice. Once you understand the numerous benefits of meditation and appreciate its holistic attributes, you’ll gradually start enjoying the practice. Consequently, you’ll set aside more time to perform daily meditation.




5 Reasons Why You Meditate

Still wondering what the ultimate goal of meditation is? Here are the main reasons why you should meditate:

  1. Gaining inner peace and calmness

Imagine what happens when you fail to spruce up your room for too long. Dirt and dust accumulates, garbage collects and unpleasant odors crop up. Now picture your body as this room. A lot of junk piles up on your mind, soul and body every single day. It may be in form of negative emotions, thoughts and energies. When you lack regular mindful meditation, this junk accumulates to phenomenal levels. Feelings of stress, anxiety and even depression become so overwhelming that they eventually affect your quality of life if not dealt with. Meditation allows you to gain a deep sense of calmness and peace of mind. This in itself is a very rewarding experience.

  1. Living in the present moment

We often disregard the simple act of living in the here and now. Sadly, so many people struggle with this. One important goal of meditation is grounding. When you start meditating, you become calmer and more level-headed. Your self-awareness also improves significantly, allowing you to observe your thoughts, feelings and sensations frequently and more vividly. As a result, you start living in the present more often. A mind that is tuned to the present is less likely to get overwhelmed by negative feelings such as anxiety and stress. In fact, studies suggest that mindfulness meditation rewires the physical brain. Those parts of the brain that are responsible for anxiety, depression and poor concentration shrink whereas those regions associated with cognition, happiness and calmness increases in size.

  1. Unlocking the source of our inspiration

The human brain has two components: the conscious and the subconscious. The conscious mind is responsible for thinking and making everyday decisions. It doesn’t hold long-term memory. Rather, it stores a single thought at a time. The subconscious mind, on the other hand, can be the source of great ideas and solutions. We can also derive our greatest inspiration from our subconscious. This area responds to the messages we feed it and is the source of creativity and insight. One important goal of meditation should be to unlock your joy and inspiration from within. There’s a rewarding experience once you commence meditation and stick to it for some time.

  1. Enhancing your happiness and fulfilment of life

We all desire to lead happy, fulfilling lives. However, most people look for happiness from external sources. According to Trinlay Rinpoche, a highly trained meditation instructor, our minds are essentially the true source of our happiness and well-being. You’ll achieve an extremely rewarding experience once you stop looking for happiness from outside and start looking within.

  1. Promoting better sleep

According to a recent study conducted by the Harvard Medical School, mindfulness meditation reduces fatigue, insomnia and depression after less than two months. Due to the rising levels of stress and anxiety today, many individuals suffer from some sort of sleep disorder. One unique goal of meditation is to promote better quality sleep. Meditation declutters your mind and consequently allows you to ease into sleep more easily.

The 5 incredible perks of meditation described above are meant to encourage you to set the ball rolling. If you desire some help meditating, the Mindworks: Guided Meditation App will give you enough motivation to progress with your practice.

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