Benefits of Meditation

Q: Will I need to meditate for a
certain number of weeks ? or months ? before I can begin notice the benefits of
my meditation practice?

A: From the first time you sit down
to meditate, you begin to benefit. If you continue to meditate on a regular
basis, transformation will unfold at whatever pace is most comfortable and
appropriate for you. Some people notice benefits immediately, while others may
meditate for weeks or months before they really see the changes. Sometimes our
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