Meditation is the art of silencing the mind. When the mind is silent, concentration is increased and we experience inner peace in the midst of worldly turmoil. This elusive inner peace is what attracts so many people to meditation and is a quality in which everyone will benefit.

Some of the benefits of meditation include:

• Improved concentration - A clear mind makes you more productive, especially in creative disciplines like writing.

• Less bothered by little things - Do you sometimes allow yourself to get upset by little things? It is the nature of the mind to magnify small things into serious problems.  Meditation helps us detach. We learn to live in the here and now, rather than worrying about the past or future. We do not worry about meaningless things, but see the bigger picture.

• Better health - There have been numerous studies pointing to the health benefits of meditation.  The reason is that meditation reduces stress levels and alleviated anxiety. If we can reduce stress, many health benefits follow.

• Knowledge of self - Meditation enables us to have a deeper understanding of our inner self. Through meditation we can gain a better understanding of our life's purpose.

Renee Oswald, Certified Hypnotherapist, will be teaching the meditation class. Renee is and IHEAL Practitioner, Reiki Master and Access Conscious Practitioner. She is the immediate past President of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce  and is the President of the Board of The Gathering Lighthouse!

NO CHARGE for this class.. All LOVE Donations will be accepted