It does not take a bunch of medical journals to tell us that stress affects our health. Just getting angry all the time will raise your blood pressure. Worry will eat away at your heart of happiness and who wants to deal with jealousy.

I can not remember a course in high school that helped one deal with emotional disturbances. Meditation is a powerful tool to use to handle those emotions that can make you crazy!

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I will never forget the story of a Chinese master talking to a student who was going through a divorce. The master sat him down and advised him to relax.

The student looked at him and said, "you have to be kidding...I can't relax...this is driving me crazy!" The master looked him in the eyes and softly said, "relax..." The master kept saying it over and over again and the man started to relax...what a great story and this is one of the benefits of meditation for your well-being. Listening to a meditative download is similar to someone helping you relax with the added bonus of music...

What is my favorite bumper sticker? Answer: Smile and Let Go...

Being able to relax and let go will do the following:

• Help lower your blood pressure
• Help you see clearly
• Realize things are not so bad as you thought
• Feel calmer and happier then ever before
• Help to alleviate mild depression and anxiety
• Better able to face your fears
• Improve your over-all health
• Improve oxygen flow and nutrients
• Self discovery allows you to modify your behavior

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Research has revealed that meditation increases activity of 'natural-killer cells', which kill bacteria and cancer cells! All of the above provides powerful reasons why YOU should take time out of your day to meditate.

The benefits of meditation are far-reaching and can not possibly be covered on one little Hubpage! Today is your day, to begin a new journey of self-discovery and self-enlightenment...to attain that which you have desired.

~ Ashley

"To a mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders." ~ Author Unknown