Stress Can Be a Killer
I’ve known for years that stress, while is a normal part of life, in larger amounts can be a killer. Or, it can weaken your immune system to the point of coming down with chronic illnesses. That’s why I have Fredrich Nietzsche’s famous quote on the sidebar. I always laughed when I read it – stronger, yeah, right.
I go for acupuncture and there is a cancer patient who goes the same time I do. The acupunturist, Henry Zhen-Hong Lee, always tells this patient to meditate. He says it’s an important part of the healing process. He advises me to do so also, but it is even more important for cancer patients. Lee also give free meditation instruction for cancer patients.
Lee’s advice is to start with 10 minutes a day and increase it to at least 30 minutes per day. I keep telling myself I’ll start today, but still haven’t – although today I did mediate for 1 minute. Hey, that’s better than nothing.
Lee explains that you need to focus on good health or a pleasant state of being. According to Learn to Meditate, “The mind rests lightly, but pleasantly and clearly, upon the point of focus. When it strays, it is gently brought back to this point of focus, without irritation or frustration.”
This is the tought part, keeping focused. They say though, that the longer you practice the easier it becomes to keep your thoughts focused.
I’m making it a goal to practice meditation each day, even if only for a minute or two. I’m hoping I automatically increase the length of time over the coming weeks. Why not join me?
If you’d like a copy of Learn to Meditate, check out the right sidebar, there’s a link to it’s Amazon page.
I’ve had this book for years sitting on a bookshelf. I finally decided to reintroduce it into my life.
Until next time…