Accountability: Meditation

Hello!

As you may have seen there has been one story I've had difficulty with throughout this entire process.

Spiritual
Stories	Tasks
As an agile Timelord I want to feel calm and confident through meditation so that I am less stressed	I will download the Headspace meditation app and work through the 10 day programme

So why has this been such a difficult story to complete?

Finding time to complete mediation has been difficult, I have also had issues by falling asleep to each session of the Headspace app. I have turned to my team to ask what they think I should do about it.

A coworker has suggested that I read a book on meditation and pursue meditation in a different form, not using the app. One of her main gripes with it has been the apparent hypocrisy in later stages of Headspace. It's difficult to believe in a voice telling you to give up all your worldly possessions when they're asking you to subscribe to a service.

With this in mind I believe I'm going to call this task dead, but not the story. I need to find a better method of daily meditation I can actively engage in.

Why is meditation so important?

Physical Benefits of Meditation

With meditation, the physiology undergoes a change and every cell in the body is filled with more prana (energy). This results in joy, peace, enthusiasm as the level of prana in the body increases.

• On a physical level, meditation:
• Lowers high blood pressure
• Lowers the levels of blood lactate, reducing anxiety attacks
• Decreases any tension-related pain, such as, tension headaches, ulcers, insomnia, muscle and joint problems
• Increases serotonin production that improves mood and behavior
• Improves the immune system
• Increases the energy level, as you gain an inner source of energy
• Mental Benefits of Meditation

Meditation brings the brainwave pattern into an Alpha state that promotes healing. The mind becomes fresh, delicate and beautiful. With regular practice of meditation:

• Anxiety decreases
• Emotional stability improves
• Creativity increases
• Happiness increases
• Intuition develops
• Gain clarity and peace of mind
• Problems become smaller
• Meditation sharpens the mind by gaining focus and expands through relaxation
• A sharp mind without expansion causes tension, anger and frustration
• An expanded consciousness without sharpness can lead to lack of action/progress
• The balance of a sharp mind and an expanded consciousness brings perfection

http://www.artofliving.org/meditation/meditation-for-you/benefits-of-meditation 

So with this information and the clear benefits of meditation outlined, what shall I do?

Hopefully I'll figure it out!

Thanks for reading!

AT