Why We Meditate: Discussing and Debunking
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We know a lot about the scientific and psychological benefits of meditation. But where do these benefits come from? Why do we experience changes in ourselves after meditating? I go through a list of 19 reasons to meditate and explain why. Understanding this will help you be less overwhelmed and distracted in your practice. Sorry for the nasally tone, I have a cold lol The article I reference is here: https://greatist.com/grow/science-backed-reasons-meditate Support Daily Zen here: https://www.patreon.com/dailyzen
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