Meditation : A -vs- B

[A Dharmma English]

We all know what meditation is and the physical and psychological benefits of utilizing meditation in our daily lives. So rather than bore you with studies and facts and figures I want to address the question of: Why is it that in the western culture we don't see more people Eastern cultures have utilized this granddaddy of all self help techniques for centuries. You don't see the amount of stress related illnesses that we have. You don't see the rate of suicides that we have. You don't see the level of heart disease that we have. You don't see the rate of murders and violent assaults.

I know there are other variables involved, when it comes to disease and physical ailments but these other cultures have learned to minimize the risks.

One common theme is that they perform a daily ritual of some type of meditative practice. They are learning to relax there bodies and there minds and in the process they are learning to heal their bodies and their minds. Remember it all begins with the mind. What you think is what you will be.

It would seem our western culture has taken a different view and prefer to treat the disease of the mind and of the body with modern medicine rather than adopt a lifestyle that focuses on preventative measures rather than reactionary measures.

My aim would be to have as many people take a proactive approach to their lives as I can influence. I am convinced that we would all live a longer and healthier life free from many of the burdens that plague us in our later years. The saddest thing to see is our elderly population measuring their days by which doctors appointment they have to go to each day.

It is very sad and I only hope that those of you reading this may take these words to heart and start to transform your lives.

There is no magic pill that will undo all the years of neglect you have done to both your mind and your body.

A decision must be made today. Your happiness and life depend on it.

Your time is now to make a choice. Please make a wise one.