Can Meditation be Natural Medicine? Read on to what Alexis Bonari has to say…
“Pharmacy For the Soul” - A Meditation Book for the Rest of Us
Like many people, I have always been intrigued with the potential benefits of regular meditation. Proponents of frequent meditation make almost magical-sounding claims about its benefits. After all, who wouldn’t want to live longer, look younger, be more relaxed, etc.?
Stress relief for the cynical.
When my friend suggested that I read this book; I was going through a very stressful time in my life. At first glance, Osho, author of the meditation guide “Pharmacy For the Soul,” doesn’t look like the type of person who could write a meditation book aimed at the general popluation. To be perfectly honest, I didn’t think I would get much out of the exercises.
20 minute meditation
Imagine my surprise when I found myself intrigued by the ideas presented in the book. In the past trying to fit meditation exercises into my daily routine had been impossible and soon becme a source of stress instead of a relief. Unlike previous meditation books I had read, the meditation exercises could all be completed in less than 20 minutes.
Universal truths.
Other than the practical meditation regimen, another strong point is Osho’s clear writing style. His advice for living a more fulfilling, healthier life easily transfers to different cultures and religious inclinations. He doesn’t choose one particular religious or philosophical angle, but instead focuses on what it means to live a healthy, spiritual life in the most general senses of those words.
Teaching a new perspective.
Finally, the author seems to spend most of his time trying to teach you to experience for yourself the spiritual truths he has acquired during his meditations. Many other meditation books seem to assume that you’ll never reach the point of experiencing deep meditative experiences. They spend more time describing than teaching.
“Pharmacy for the Soul” is the perfect book for someone who is somewhat skeptical of meditation. It’s also good for someone who wants to understand the main ideas behind meditation philosophy without being overrun by too much information.
Guest Blogger Alexis Bonari is a freelance writer and blog junkie. She is currently a resident blogger at First in Education and performs research surrounding online degree programs (onlinedegrees.org). In her spare time, she enjoys square-foot gardening, swimming, and avoiding her laptop.
