Here are the 51 reasons why I meditate:

Waking meditation makes me feel really good.  There are so many benefits to meditation that I’ve made it a regular part of my morning ritual.  I started meditating last year around September and I’ve been at it ever since.  I highly recommend the regular practice of meditation.

Here are the 51 reasons why I meditate:

1. It takes less energy than thinking
2. You basically don’t have to do anything
3. You revitalizes your senses and being
4. There is nothing you have to do
5. There is nowhere to go
6. It gets you out of your head
7. …and into your body
8. It calms your nerves
9. Refreshes your soul
10. Helps you ‘notice’ your intuition
11. Helps you become aware of the real feelings in your body
12. It doesn’t take a lot of time
13. You can start with 2-5 minutes daily
14. You can meditate at home
15. …in your car
16. …at the office
17. …in your bedroom
18. …on a park bench
19. …on a patch of grass
20. …or even on your toilet
21. You can pretty much meditate anywhere
22. You don’t need any special tools or gadgets
23. …or really anything at all
24. You just need your presence
25. You don’t need to worry about what you’ll wear
26. …or what you look like
27. …or what people will even say
28. It’s meditation and it’s ok.
29. The regular practice of meditation reduces stress
30. …helps you get a good night sleep
31. …increases your ability to focus
32. …and helps you make better decisions
33. Meditation brings you into the present moment
34. It gives you peace of mind
35. Clears your mind
36. Meditation gives you insight and “aha’s”
37. The act of meditation can help you solve problems
38. Enhance your creativity
39. Become in-tune with your self-expression
40. Make you more aware of your waking thoughts
41. Meditation is easy to learn
42. You can start at any time of day
43. It could be first thing in the morning
44. …or even late at night
45. Meditation helps you clear stored emotions
46. It helps you clear limiting beliefs and blocks
47. Meditation is a great releasing technique
48. Meditation can put you into flow
49. It can help you enjoy and appreciate the moment
50. Meditation is free!
51. You can meditate in a group or all alone

Do you meditate? Why or why not?