The Daily, University of Washington: Meditation is much more than chanting an extended “ohm” while sitting in an empty room listening to a recording of running water. Several cultures and religions have been practicing meditation for nearly 5,000 years. The goal of meditation is to gain control of thoughts and force mental distractions out, all while pushing the mind into a more relaxed, liberated state of mind. Read more here.
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