The evidence linking spiritual pursuits to better health and happiness is mounting. Reasons for this include the health benefits of mindfulness practise. Meditation, prayer, contemplation, and other activities that help you concentrate on one thing at a time are collectively known as contemplative practises. The practise of contemplation has a long and rich history in many different faiths. Meditation, yoga, and other similar practises are meant to relax the mind while simultaneously fostering empathy, compassion, and focus. Besides creating feelings of peace and clarity of thinking, meditating has been demonstrated to increase focus and attention span. Grey matter in the brain grows with meditation practise; this has been linked to a reduction in pain sensitivity, an increase in immuni...
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