Many people begin meditating not to become more spiritual but because they feel exhausted. They are weary of overanalyzing conversations, experiencing stress even on pleasant days, and carrying concerns that persist into the night.
At first, the practice may seem like simply sitting in silence for a few minutes. With continued effort, however, a gradual shift occurs. The external world stays the same, but responses to it change. Reactions become less immediate, the mind grows lighter, and former sources of disturbance lose their grip.
These adjustments develop slowly and without fanfare. Yet over time they can alter how life is experienced.
Here are five ways meditation can bring about internal transformation.
