Meditation is a powerful scientific tool developed thousands of years ago by yogis to awaken the higher consciousness within us. It has been used to quiet the mind and help attain inner peace. Meditation is the art of suspending verbal and symbolic thinking for a time, somewhat as a courteous audience will stop talking when a concert is about to begin.

Whether or not you discover Ultimate Truth, it is a useful tool for combating stress and confusion in the life of the average person. Meditation has been recommended by numerous medical practitioners and alternative therapists because of its demonstrated healing effects on the central nervous system, heart rate, and level of muscular tension. It is also reputed to have benefits for the entire person: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

Listed below are some interesting articles on meditation.

NPR: Science Explores Meditation's Effect on the Brain by Allison Aubrey

TIME Magazine: Just Say Om By Joel Stein