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Is meditation the only way out of stress?

 Let us begin to understand what meditation is .Meditation is an age old technique which usually utilizes the breath to be able to calm the self, develop one pointed concentration and relieve stress.There are many meditation techniques like zen meditation, loving kindness meditation,mindfulness meditation, body scan ,kundalini yoga and meditation.

When people start mediation , thoughts come and go and its harder to maintain an empty mind .As meditators progress, concentration deepens, equanimity and calm are achieved and stillness occurs.

There are people who have to work harder than others to achieve this state while for some people it occurs with ease.Further, there are people who enjoy meditation more than others.

Now coming to the cardinal question of whether meditation is the only way out of stress-the answer is no.Meditation alone is not the only stress relief avenue.Good sleep, a healthy diet and exercise and indulging in things one enjoys like hobbies are also avenues for stress relief.Further, to some people, meditation feels forced and they feel obligated to "sit".In such cases, it doesn't really serve its purpose .

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