PART II: Consistent Habits to Cultivate: Chapter 15: Power of Meditation

Part I of this podcast series has covered a basic understanding of our mind, with an emphasis on life’s essential facts. We have now understood how to build self-belief, grow a healthier subconscious mind, develop the courage to face any situation and finally build solid self-confidence and self-esteem.

Part II of this podcast series uses these foundational qualities to cultivate consistent habits. These habits are not difficult to follow but it takes a decent amount of willpower, determination, interest, discipline, and sincerity to develop a new habit. But this is entirely in our control. If you want to add a good habit to your life, you must focus on doing it daily. When you practice a habit regularly, it becomes a part of your everyday routine. The key to victory is maintaining consistency.

Meditation is a new trend that is catching the fancy of many these days. Some of us have been fortunate enough to have learned some meditation techniques at a young age. Meditation is about thinking deeply or focusing one’s mind for a while, in silence or with the aid of chanting. It could be done for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation. People who meditate have clearer minds and a better attitude toward the tasks they have to do even if they don’t want to do them.

Practice silence for at least 15 minutes a day. Choose any meditation method that is comfortable to you. Like eating and sleeping, ‘non-doing’ has to become a part of your life. Meditation is powerful only if there is the continued practice of meditation. This is the key to deriving maximum benefits from meditation. By practicing meditation every day, your thinking and your perspective toward problems will change. You will be much calmer in your mind, and your confidence will be at the highest.

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