We’re finally nearing the end of 2016—what a relief! It’s been a rough year, marked by unexpected political events like Brexit and Donald Trump’s election as the President of the United States. These occurrences have stoked fears of growing nationalism and racism, further dividing our already polarized societies. On top of that, we’ve lost several beloved celebrities including David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Harper Lee, Florence Henderson, and Leonard Cohen.
As we look ahead to 2017, it’s possible we might face more unsettling events, so it’s important to stay prepared. One effective way to keep your composure during chaotic times is through meditation. Personally, meditation hasn’t made my life completely stress-free, but it has significantly helped me manage stress. Just last night, I arrived at a meditation class feeling anxious about financial issues. After leading various meditations for about 70 minutes, I left feeling relaxed and clear-headed.
Here are some of the benefits you can gain from regular meditation:
If you haven’t started meditating yet, now’s a great time to begin. Wildmind offers a 31-day online course called Sit Breathe Love, starting today. This course teaches two meditation techniques that can help calm your mind and improve your emotional well-being. It’s also designed to help you build a solid daily meditation routine, recognizing how challenging it can be to establish a new habit.
Sit Breathe Love will guide you through the rest of this tough year and set you up to handle whatever challenges 2017 may bring.
Interested? You can find more information and sign up on our Eventbrite page.