Finally a way to scientifically prove meditation works! I spend as much time as I can using meditation techniques to calm my mind so it is in balance with my being. I like knowing that there are researchers out there proving we are on to something with mindful meditation. Thank goodness for MRIs, they rock!

I must say that I always sincerely knew that medidation was effective, I guess it's the whole wholistic mindset I've learned to develop. I suppose it's time to start naming those negative emotions to let them go.

I reallyy need to start giving myself some time to just sit and relax and just try to put my mind on blank for a chance, and get in touch with my emotions so I can feel more composed and be able to have a tight grasp of them.

I find it hard to take time to meditate or even stay awake while meditating (not suppose to fall asleep, or so I've heard) but I have to breathe so deep brething is easy enough. Sometimes if I have a hard time falling asleep because my mind is too busy, I'll tell myself I'm breathing in peace and tranquility, and exhaling tension and stress. After I do that for a few minutes I count to 8 while breathing in and 8 while breathing out. Do that 8 times and I'm usually asleep.

Not that deep breathing is meditating but it's on the right track and it is definitely relaxing. It can quite my mind most nights. I even catch myself doing it during long meetings to help me stay focused. 

I too find it hard to meditate or prectice mindfulness.  I start out with good intentions, but I have a hard time letting my mind go.  Good news for those who can.