meditation

1. The Importance of
Meditation
By Michael D. Cordero

2. Opening Quote
 “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky.
Conscious breathing is my anchor.”
― Thích Nhất Hạnh

3. Why Meditate?
• Meditation is an often overlooked practice
that can make all the difference in your
professional and personal life. By
incorporating meditation in your daily life,
you will gain mental clarity, focus, and
heightened levels of energy.

4. Your Brain
• Your Brain is the main way
you interact with the world
around you. My meditating,
you can keep this useful tool
sharp.

5. History
 The origin of
Meditation is unknown
but the practice dates
back to early 600 BCE
in Taoist China and
Buddhist India.

6. Mental Health
 “If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in
the moment, live in the breath.”
― Amit Ray

7. Staying Connected
 Practicing
"mindfulness" keeps
you aware and
connected to those
around you. As a
result, you can keep
current bonds
strong and form new
ones as well.

8. Happiness
 “Happiness is part of who we are. Joy is the feeling”
― Tony DeLiso,

9. Sources
 "Why Meditate?" Chopra.com. Chopra.com, n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2015.
 Walton, Alice G. "For Depression Treatment, Meditation Might Rival
Medication." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 7 Jan. 2014. Web. 19 Oct.
2015.
 Walton, Alice G. "7 Ways Meditation Can Actually Change The Brain."
Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 9 Feb. 2015. Web. 19 Oct. 2015.
 Danzico, Matt. "Brains of Buddhist Monks Scanned in Meditation Study
- BBC News." BBC News. BBC News, 24 Apr. 2011. Web. 19 Oct. 2015.