| Meditation is not just good for you. It can also | | | | one-point mediation were able to perceive more |
| brighten your outlook on life. Two separate | | | | positive images in visual perception tests than any |
| scientific studies, one done in Australia and one | | | | other group. |
| done in the United States, have shown that | | | | There are a lot of old-school meditation aids out |
| certain meditation techniques stimulate the left | | | | there, such as incense, chants and chimes that |
| side of the brain, resulting in decreased anxiety | | | | can provide a point of focus. However, none of |
| and a happy disposition. | | | | them really grab your attention and hold it in the |
| Science meets ancient wisdom | | | | face of a hectic modern lifestyle. Good meditation |
| Findings from these studies lend scientific credibility | | | | tools, like Zen Sticks, will engage as many senses |
| to what Buddhist monks have known for years. | | | | as possible, blocking out distractions and helping |
| Meditation can treat physical pain as well as | | | | you get centered. |
| anxiety and depression. | | | | The right tool for the job |
| The study done by researchers in the United | | | | As life gets more hectic, people need more than |
| States found that people who meditated had a | | | | those wave machines or little balls on strings. |
| more active left frontal lobe, which is related to | | | | They need meditation tools that use sight, touch, |
| lower anxiety and a more positive emotional | | | | smell and sound to reach a peaceful state of mind |
| state. And aren't lower anxiety and a more | | | | quickly and easily. |
| positive outlook things everybody could use? | | | | When choosing a meditation tool for one-point |
| Meditate smarter, not harder | | | | meditation, consider choosing something that's |
| The best way to achieve therapeutic meditation is | | | | made of a natural material, like wood. This will help |
| through single object focus. In a study done by | | | | you feel more connected to the natural world |
| Professor Jack Pettigrew, a neuroscientist from | | | | around you. Also, your meditation tool will become |
| the University of Queensland, a group of Tibetan | | | | an important part of your daily routine. Choose a |
| Buddhist monks used this technique, also known | | | | material, color and shape that appeals to you |
| as one-point meditation. The monks practicing | | | | personally. |