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DRAFT - DRAFT - DRAFT
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GUIDED MEDITATION
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Guided meditation has been a life changer for me. The Shine App - which offers a free version -- is where I started. Finding a voice that calmed me was important. The voice I most resonated with was Jamila Reddy.
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FACTS (and Corrected Misconceptions)
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- There is no one way to meditate.
- Meditation can involve movement - dancing, yoga, walking, hiking.
- Meditation can involve writing, drawing, coloring.
- Being able to meditate takes practice, patience, and an open mind.
- Meditation is NOT sitting with a clear mind; Rather it is slowing down long enough to acknowledge each thought and letting it pass you by.
- Deep breathing, which is proven to have health benefits, is imperative to meditation.
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