why THE HELL should we meditate…

To really grasp what meditation is and how it affects our bodies, let's approach it from a scientific angle. It all starts with something called the fight or flight response.

When we encounter a threat, our body kicks into gear without us even thinking about it. This response activates our sympathetic nervous system, flooding us with hormones that prepare us to either fight or flee. Our bodies start to run on adrenaline. Our heart races, breathing becomes shallow, and blood pressure spikes—our body gears up to deal with danger, just like our ancestors did when facing predators or natural disasters.

Back then, these responses were life-saving. But today, our stresses are different and we have not evolved. Things like money worries, traffic jams, tough bosses, and relationship troubles trigger the same fight or flight response. The problem is, we can't always fight or run away. We end up stuck in this heightened state for days, weeks, even years.

We also then pour fuel on that fire, with stimulants like coffee, energy drinks, or soda. I'm not saying you should cut these drinks out completely, but it's crucial to understand their impact. Its crucial just to be aware. People drink them expecting an energy boost, but they mainly just rev up your sympathetic nervous system, making thins even worse.


Our bodies are built to return to a calm, relaxed state once the danger passes. But in today's world, we have to actively bring ourselves back to the rest and relax state.

It is kind of like when smokers take a smoke break, and they go of in a group, and all breathe and calm themselves down. I'm not promoting smoking, but what i want you to see is there should be a normal break that people take throughout the day to get themselves back into the rest and relax state. It should be normal to prioritise our well-being in this way.

Meditation helps reverse the fight or flight response, activating the parasympathetic nervous system — the rest and relax response.

Some people say their form of meditation is running or sports, and that's great for clearing the mind. But these activities still keep us in the active fight or flight mode. To truly relax, we need practices that specifically engage the parasympathetic nervous system, like sitting in meditation, and deep breathing. Yoga is also a fantastic exercise that requires strength but also requires being in the parasympathetic nervous system.

When we engage in these practices, our heart rate slows, blood pressure drops, and our bodies start functioning more smoothly. It's amazing how much better we feel physically and mentally when we activate our parasympathetic nervous system regularly. A short 20-minute meditation session can be as rejuvenating as several hours of sleep.

Another huge benefit of meditation is how it helps us manage our thoughts. Our minds often race with worries about the past or future, but meditation trains us to focus on the present moment — the only moment that truly matters. It helps us become masters of our thoughts, so when life gets hectic, we can quickly bring ourselves back to the here and now.