To sit quietly and focus your mind, often to relax or achieve spiritual peace; to think deeply about something.
From Latin 'meditari' meaning 'to think over' or 'to prepare.' Related to 'meditate' as 'middle' and thinking of the center. Used in English since the 1500s for both spiritual practice and intellectual reflection.
Regular meditation literally changes your brain's structure—neuroscientists can see increased gray matter in areas controlling attention and emotional regulation after just 8 weeks of practice. It's one of the few mental activities proven to physically reshape your brain.
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