Meditation has been a tough one for me. In the past I could not understand why people mediated and what the benefit was for each individual. There are so many different styles of meditation one can chose to do.
I received “Mindfulness is Better Than Chocolate” by David Michie as a gift from my wonderful wife. Hmmmmm, now I have to read this. Being open minded with the whole health and wellness aspect of my life, what the heck lets see what I can gain from this.
I read this book within a few days and can say I now look forward to my morning meditations. I have gained an insurmountable self awareness and calming to start each day. The days I unfortunately miss due to an early morning departure I can feel it.
The one point in the book that really drove it home for me? Mediation is exercise for your brain the same as exercise for your body. I know how exercise has transformed my body and physical being so if mediation can do the same, let’s go for it.
The great thing is you set the place and duration. You will know what works for you. Early in my meditation I had “that space” happen to me and I became hooked. I know it does not happen often but when it does an amazing feeling occurs.
Flying to numerous destinations at all different times zones requires dedication to your soul, mind and body and meditation works. Try it, it’s not easy, but neither is staying in shape.
Below are a few comments about the book. Get it, it’s a great read and start mediating at home and in the hotel.
This book is better than chocolate!”—Tal Ben-Shahar, New York Times best-selling author of Happier and Choose the Life You Want Distractions are everywhere these days. Our thoughts drift to what we need to do tomorrow, or what went wrong yesterday. Even pleasurable things—like eating chocolate—don’t receive our full attention. We miss out on joy that is easily within reach!
In Mindfulness Is Better Than Chocolate, David Michie gives us the tools to rewire our brains for happiness. “Mindfulness” is paying attention to the present moment, deliberately and non-judgmentally—and science has shown that those who practice it experience a wealth of benefits.