The Greek philosopher Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." I think it's healthy and desirable to take some time occasionally and look at our lives.... Are we really doing what we want to do; and living up to our values and priorities, etc...?
The Dalai Lama said he practises something he calls "analytical meditation" [in his book, "The Dalai Lama's Big Book of Happiness"]. www.dalailama.com And there's something called "Christian meditation." A newer type of meditation is called "mindfulness meditation." If we sit quietly with our thoughts sometimes, I think it's helpful in this busy world.... And science has been able to show that meditation has a beneficial effect on the body.... [Am not exactly sure which type of meditation they were studying but I think it has to be good to take time out from our busyness and stress....]
[As for the Dalai Lama, I don't agree 100% with all his beliefs but I've seen that he has some very practical and sensible advice to offer to the western world....]
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