The ancient practice of meditation is as pertinent today as it was two millennia ago when it was discovered. Amid the turmoil of life, we all could use the scientific benefits of meditation which provides a simple yet effective and convenient way to relax your body, calm your mind, and find inner peace amongst the chaos.
Meditation allows one to observe the mind and still our thoughts, letting the mind perform at its highest levels. As Jeff Warren expressed, “Meditation forces you into a direct collision with a fundamental fact of life that is not often pointed out to us: we all have a voice in our heads.”
Meditation is about living life as if it really matters, moment by moment, instead of merely as a technique. And it is not only about getting your mind out of a bad place. It is as much learning to stay in, or getting to, a better place.
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In This Week’s Episode, John R. Miles Explores The Benefits of Meditation
If you discovered this episode of Passion Struck, you are likely fascinated by the benefits of meditation. In today’s episode, I will be enlightening you on how the power of meditation can be effectively harnessed for transcending the limitations of self and how it can positively influence our minds and bodies to get into their best states. I do this through the story of former journalist Dan Harris.
- Why Navy SEALs practice meditation
- The meditation and mindfulness journey of Dan Harris
- What is meditation?
- How do you learn to meditate?
- The types of meditation
- The Ten scientific benefits of meditation
- Why meditation needs to be experienced and not just learned.
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Questions For You And Your Friends Or Family Members To Discuss This Episode
- How do elite special forces operators utilize meditation and mindfulness?
- Why is meditation a difficult topic for people to grasp?
- What were the things that Dan Harris learned about the benefits of meditation?
- What are some of the different forms of meditation?
- Who are some of the leading meditation practitioners in the world?
- What are your key takeaways on how to meditate?
- How can you apply the ten powerful benefits of meditation?
- What three things can you do to alter how you approach meditating?
- What steps will you take after hearing today’s episode to change your approach to handling stress?
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- Interested in reading the transcript for the episode? Check it out: https://johnrmiles.com/10-benefits-of-meditation/
- My interview with Katy Milkman, Ph.D. on how to create lasting behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/
- My interview with David Yaden Ph.D. on Self-Transcendence, Psychedelics, and Behavior Change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/
- My interview with Dave Vago, Ph.D. on How To Experience Personal Growth And Awakening Through Meditation And Meta Awareness: https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/
- My interview with former Navy SEAL Mark Divine on the power of meditation: https://passionstruck.com/mark-divine-living-a-life-of-excellence/
- My solo episode on how you can transform your brain: https://youtu.be/Fkrth4tVyFs
- How meditation can help with chronic illness: https://youtu.be/h9usYovHrCY
- My interview with Jeff Walker on the power of meditation: https://youtu.be/pAIQsNn9moQ
- Mastering Mediation: https://amzn.to/3AD7sKm (Amazon link)
- Practicing Meditation: https://amzn.to/3Rc74bL (Amazon link)
- Lifespan: Why We Age and Why We Don’t Have to By David Sinclair Ph.D.
- Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age And Live Longer, Better by Dr. Kara Firzgerald
- Research from the Babraham Institute on reverse aging, a life sciences research organization in Cambridge
About John R. Miles
John R. Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. This full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is the host of the highly popular podcast Passion Struck with John R. Miles.
John is also a prolific public speaker and author. John is the host of the PassionStruckPodcast, a show focused on exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world’s highest achievers to learn the lessons of living intentionally.
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