If you're just starting out, you might find that your mind wanders and that is completely fine, it's all part of the process.

If you're listening to a guide, just bring your attention back to the words and let your mind be free of the worry, stress and troubles that bind you to your day and allow the healing to come in.

I downloaded an app (it was free just search 'meditation' in the app/play store and find one you like- there are many!) and chose a relaxing, deep sleep meditation.**

I put my phone beside my bed, set a timer and let myself drift away.

The words gently summoned me into a state of relaxation... my body softened into my bed and my mind slowed with my deep breaths.

Don't knock it until you try it folks, it worked wonders for me.

Now, that's not to say that just because it worked for me, it will work for you but I say, no harm, no foul, it can't hurt to try tonight!

The benefits that can come from this quietening of the mind are astounding, I woke up filled with creativity, energy and vigor for the day! If you need a bit more evidence or information before you feel ready to dive in, I decided to include some research from psychologytoday to share with the unconvinced (I was once there, too!) 😉

Are you feeling pain? Are you ill?

Try it for your health!

Increases immune function

Decreases Pain

Decreases Inflammation at the Cellular Level

Would you like to be more happy? Are you feeling down at all? Maybe a bit depleted...?

Increases Positive Emotion

Decreases Depression

Decreases Anxiety

Decreases Stress

Would you like to be more connected to friends and family?

Try it for your social life!

Meditating can be done solo but (getting that image of the group back in your head) many groups gather to have collective meditation sessions. In these sessions, they teach you how to meditate and encourage connection to the group.

Increases social connection & emotional intelligence

Makes you more compassionate

Makes you feel less lonely

Are you being critical of yourself? Not giving yourself enough love?

Try it for your confidence! It really does make you feel better about yourself!

Improves your ability to regulate your emotions

Improves your ability to introspect

If you could power-up your brain, would you?

Increases grey matter

Increases volume in areas related to emotion regulation, positive emotions & self-control

Increases cortical thickness in areas related to paying attention

This is the part you are all going to like most- improved productivity! (Steemit posts start sky-rocking...)

Increases your focus & attention

Improves your ability to multi-task

Improves your memory

Improves your ability to be creative & think outside the box

So now that we know a bit about what meditation can do for you, are you excited to try it?

Wishing you an embracing, healing sleep filling you up with creative dreams for your new Steemit posts!

XO,