Saturday, March 15, 2014

Hygiene for the mind




We understand how to keep our bodies clean and attractive. Soaps, tooth pastes, shampoos, perfumes, deodorants, moisturizers, disinfectants, cleansers, brushes, towels, and other body-tools... form an enormous industry.

We do not have such a booming industry for the hygiene of the mind yet, but this market is definitely growing.
Meditation is an old and reliable tool to clear the mind.
The traditional (Buddhist) goal of meditation is enlightenment.
There are many stages of clarity and relaxation of the mind before enlightenment; all are beneficial.
As little as twenty minutes of meditation a day impacts our daily lives and work immediately. We can use it therapeutically too, it is especially helpful in addiction treatment and anger management.

All we need is a pillow or a chair, some just sit on the ground. It works beautifully together with narrative therapy.

 

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