Those of us who are becoming more chronologically advantaged, face it, getting older, often have not had exposure to the benefits of meditation. It just hasn't been a part of many older Americans' world view. Just because we're aging, and hopefully gaining greater wisdom, doesn't mean that we are not subject to the same sorts of stress others feel in this fast paced, modern world. Here is a rundown on the various approaches to meditation. Continue Reading »
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There are demonstrable health benefits derived from meditation, and that applies to easing the effects of the aging process as well. As the median age of populations in developed countries continues to increase, so will the resources and costs associated with providing services and medical care begin to soar.
Modern societies would be well advised actively to advocate ways of preventing or slowing the more pronounced and costly effects of the aging process, and encouraging the practice of meditation would certainly be one of them. The article that follows outlines the positive benefits of meditating when we reach a certain age and is well worth reading.
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