By Amruta Kulkarni
Meditation
provides a wealth of benefits, both physical and mental. Physically, meditation
increases blood flow within the body, bringing new oxygen to all of the body's
organs and systems. Increased oxygen flow can result in a number of other
healing benefits, such as reduced stress and anxiety, or advanced healing
within the body. Psychologically, meditation brings peace, calm, and
confidence. It can increase overall mood and happiness. Meditation allows you
to see the bigger picture in life instead of dwelling on all of the little,
unimportant things. Meditation can also be effective when it comes to conflict.
Personal
Conflict
Sometimes the
most excruciating conflicts are within ourselves. Maybe you've made personal
choices based on the needs of others, instead of what you really want. Perhaps
a job has left you unsatisfied and restless. Maybe a personal relationship is
leaving you unfulfilled. This type of internal conflict can start as an uneasy
feeling in your belly and grow into something much bigger over time. Through
meditation, you can release the stress caused by the conflict, and gain the
perspective and confidence necessary to overcome it. Meditation increases your
self confidence, allowing you to take action in your life. You will gain
perspective on the importance of living as your true self, and you have the
courage and understanding to make necessary changes.
Interpersonal
Conflict
Other conflicts
in life result from interactions with others. Maybe you disagree with a
colleague on an important business decision. Perhaps a discussion got heated,
and you said some things you shouldn't have said. Sometimes conflict is the
result of misunderstanding or miscommunication. Regardless of where the
conflict originated, it can cause unpleasant feelings between people. Although
meditation is personal, it can help with our relationships with others. When we
meditate on a specific problem or event, we can often see it more clearly. You
might be able to see that you were out of line, and an apology is in order.
Conflict can cause your blood pressure to rise, and your thinking to become
unclear. If you stop and give yourself time to calm down, sometimes the answer
appears at the forefront of your mind. Meditation allows you to slow down,
bringing clarity and reason to the conflict.
Prevention of
Conflict
When meditation
is practiced on a regular basis, it can be a powerful tool for conflict
prevention. Your brain and body learn to slow down and breathe when conflict is
approaching. This allows your thoughts to become more clear. Meditation lets
you put things in context of a larger picture, allowing you to see the
smallness of the current problem.
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