Transformation Through Meditation

So a few days ago, I started a 21 day meditation experience hosted by Oprah and Deepak Chopra  that I signed up for a couple of weeks back. For those of you who aren't familiar with the benefits of meditation, I urge you to become acquainted with my old friend. It's beneficial to many areas of life, and several successful business-folk  are advocates for it, including Russell Simmons, who's new book Success Through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple was released on March 4th of this year.

Meditation helps one focus their energy through lack of movement. This focus of energy, as I have so eloquently put it, assists in channeling this energy throughout other areas of your life. It improves peace by giving you something to go back to if turmoil arises; in this case, a daily mantra/focusing thought. On day two of this challenge, I was helped greatly by this by closing my eyes, stroking my wrist mala, and silently repeating my centering thought for the day and was brought back into the flow of peace throughout my day. I'd also like to mention that this day was also one of inclement weather (rain and later on that night a spot of snow) but despite the weather I was in good spirits and high energy all day! I'd also like to think the energy of the coming full/blood moon that night, which due to overcast from the aforementioned weather I was unable to witness.
I mentioned the weather because usually when we humans see any form of precipitation, we greet the day with a ho-hum vibe which impacts the flow of our daily activities, and our attitude towards them. I didn't get a full night's sleep, but meditating before I finally did retire and making the affirmation that I would be alert and well rested for my shift at work, which thanks to some wonderful h20 and granola for breakfast I was. Don't worry, I got my nap in as well folks. ^-^
I say all of that to say this: meditation really does work wonders. Paired with yoga, it's amazing and can truly transform your life. You don't have to sit for 30mins, at least when you first begin. Remember baby steps are detrimental to trying new things. Consisitency is key. The challenge now begins day 4 today, and they are available for five days after it's initial intro. So hurry and sign up if you want to join me as I journey wit Oprah, Deepak and millions of others seeking to grow through this 21day period of meditating!
Namaste,
    Dejah