Thich Nhat Hanh

Meditation is to get insight, to get understanding and compassion, and when you have them, you are compelled to act.

Vietnamese Clergyman

Francis Quarles

Meditation is the life of the soul: Action, the soul of meditation; and honor the reward of action.

English Poet

Confucius

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.

Chinese Philosopher

Alice Walker

Meditation has been a loyal friend to me. It has helped me write my books.

American Author

Gurmeet Choudhary

Meditation is helping me stay both mentally and physically fit.

Indian Actor

Harry Styles

I meditate and pray before going onstage - it helps me focus.

English Musician

Emma Hayes

English Businesswoman

Julius Randle

American Basketball Player

Henepola Gunaratana

Sri Lankan Clergyman

Lady Gaga

American Singer

Often used in the context of yoga or spirituality to focus and calm the mind.

Relaxation Technique

Usually done in a quiet environment to enhance concentration and peace.

Silent Activity

Can be a practice to train the mind, rather than a one-time activity.

Mental Exercise

Implies a focused and prolonged process of thinking about a specific topic or issue.

Deep Thought

Involves introspection and self-reflection, not just casual thought.

Reflective Contemplation

The subject of meditation is significant and requires careful attention.

Serious Consideration

Shows an element of intention or foresight when thinking about actions.

Planning with Intent

Actions thought out before execution, often with a specific goal in mind.

Pre-meditated Actions

 was a mistake. The middle way between luxury and poverty seemed wisest. And while meditating under a bodhi tree, the rest of the answer came to him. All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving for one's own fulfillment at the expense of others. Following an eight-step plan

The five major world...

 There are many ways to reverse what cortisol does to your stressed brain. The most powerful weapons are exercise and meditation, which involves breathing deeply and being aware and focused on your surroundings. Both of these activities decrease your stress

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 that hide a magnet inside, and make those compasses go crazy, always centering on them. Then this is a fairly talkative, verbose kind of chair. I also started meditating for the first time in my life in Bali. And at the same time, I'm extremely aware

Stefan Sagmeister: The...

 to investigate how long term meditation practice may influence the brain. What I'm showing you here is actually a figure from a single participant in the study and it illustrates brain electrical activity. And you can see that there is a difference

The Science of a Happy...

 If shivering is a form of meditation, then I would consider myself a monk. Now, before we get into the why would anyone ever want to surf in freezing cold water? I would love to give you a little perspective on what a day in my life can look like.

Chris Burkard: The joy...

 it turns out there is joy. I leave flowers on Paul's grave and watch our two-year-old run around on the grass. I build bonfires on the beach and watch the sunset with our friends. Exercise and mindfulness meditation have helped a lot.

What makes life worth...

 friends, but with the hummingbird feeder, we could get this hummingbird friend. And it's really important for us, for example, when we're here at the balcony reading or having lunch or during a meditation in the morning,

The Hummingbirds of São...

 or boosting our coping system, or endorphins. Some people can cope with pain using methods that involve distraction, relaxation, meditation, yoga, or strategies that can be taught, like cognitive behavioral therapy.

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 However, there is evidence to suggest that yoga can help reduce the symptoms of stress, as well as meditation or relaxation. Research on the effects of yoga is still evolving.

What yoga does to your...

 in my visual world but only when I focus and quite in my mind and that's no mean feat as anyone who's explored meditation certainly knows there had to be other

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