Spirituality and Meditation
July 13, 2009 – 5:40 am | 17 Comments

Spirituality and Meditation

Spirituality and Meditation

I have been told that Spirituality cannot be explained it can only be experienced. In that sense, spirituality is quite different from religion since spirituality itself is a sequence …

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8 Reasons to Practice Meditation

Submitted by Sonia Gallagher on February 10, 2009 – 6:38 pmNo Comment

1.    It’s easy to learn- My main purpose for creating mymeditationgarden.com is to give you as much information as possible for you to learn and practice meditation.

2.    Not long before you feel results- After you begin to meditate, you will instantly begin to feel peace within you. Eventually, as you practice meditation, you will learn to know yourself better, you will learn to quiet the thoughts in your mind, and will learn to reach higher levels of understanding.

3.    You can do it in just five minutes a day or a week- There is no required amount of time or frequency for practicing meditation. The more frequently you meditate, the faster it will become a habit and part of your daily routine. The more you practice meditation, the more results you will feel and see in your daily life.

4.    It’s Free-
Meditation is the type of activity that does not take very much money to partake in. After you learn how to meditate, you can basically meditate anywhere and feel the benefits each time.

5.    You can do it just about anywhere- You can meditate anywhere that you are able to focus on yourself, quiet your mind, and focus on your breathing. This means you can meditate anywhere that is quiet, has pleasant temperature, and no bright lights. You can practice meditation on a daily basis this way whether it be in your office for a few minutes to doing it at the beach, a garden, the desert, the woods, or your own bedroom.

6.    You are in control- Because you are the one focusing on yourself, your thoughts, and your breath, you are able to control the situation. You will learn to get to know yourself and in that way will learn to effectively achieve your goals, focus your mind and attention, control your temperament and emotions, and become a more positive person.

7.    It transcends the generations- Meditation is practiced by persons from all races, genders, cultures, and age. It is the type of activity that is world recognized and practiced.

8.    You feel absolutely wonderful- Meditation benefits your physical, emotional, and social health.  After you meditate, you will feel peace and love run through you. As you meditate more and more, you will feel that peace and love with you on a regular basis. These emotions will stay with you throughout the day and will help you cope with stressful and anxiety inducing situations in a much better and non-agitated manner.

Sonia Gallagher, JD, Holistic Executive Life CoachWhile you are here, make sure to check out the Resources Page!



Thanks for visiting My Meditation Garden! Meditation has had an incredible impact on my emotional, professional, and spiritual growth. It has benefited me so much that I created this site to share information about meditation with other busy and over-stressed parents, professionals, college students, and business owners in an easy to understand manner.


Meditation led me to my life path as a Holistic Executive Life Coach.


If you are interested in finding out more about how I help professionals create success through balance in their lives, request a Free Coaching Session and Experience Coaching First-hand!

I look forward to speaking with you!
Sonia Gallagher, JD, Certified Life Coach

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