I MEDITATED EVERY DAY FOR TWO WEEKS – This is what happened

“Quieting my monkey mind was the main thing I hoped meditation could help with,” says ZARELDA MARIE GOH.

On a scale of one to 10, I’d say my stress level on a typical day is between three and four. My job as a communications advisor at a not-for-profit organisation isn’t that stressful and I lead a balanced life where I exercise regularly, eat well and have time for hobbies. However, I sometimes find it difficult to quiet my mind, partly because I am a worrier. It probably doesn’t help that I check my e-mail and social media accounts a lot. It’s become a habit, and all that constant stimulation just adds to the chatter in my head. This is why I decided to give meditation a go. One of the many known benefits of meditation is a calmer mind, and I was hoping to achieve that. The secret lies in deepening…

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Shape Singapore (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2019

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