Meditation

Inspired by David's spiritual adventure in India (and the possibility of a free lunch), I attended a lunch workshop this week on using meditation to reduce stress. It was taught by a Buddhist monk, and it was really quite good. First he talked about the need for meditation, how stress and anger build up, and how we need to find a healthy way to release them. Then we did a mini meditation for beginners. After closing our eyes and completely relaxing, we were told to focus on the sensation of our breath at the tips of the nostrils as we inhaled and exhaled. As we finished our meditation, we were encouraged to maintain our new sense of calm throughout the day. He then finished the meeting with a teaching on compassion. I left feeling very peaceful and relaxed. Now if only I could maintain that feeling during rush hour traffic...I'll work on it.