“Meditation makes the entire nervous system go into a field of coherence” refers to the harmonizing effect that meditation has on our nervous system. The nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerve cells throughout the body, is responsible for sending, receiving and processing information. It’s constantly active as it regulates bodily functions and responds to changes both inside and outside of our bodies.
Meditation is a practice that involves focusing your mind to achieve mental clarity and emotional calmness. When we meditate, we bring our attention inward and disconnect from external stimuli. This quote suggests that through this process of quieting the mind during meditation, our nervous system shifts into a state of coherence or harmony.
Coherence in this context refers to an optimal state in which all components of the nervous system are working together efficiently and effectively. Just like an orchestra playing in harmony produces beautiful music, when our nervous systems are coherent, they function at their best. This results in improved cognitive functions such as focus and memory, better emotional regulation leading to less stress or anxiety; overall promoting well-being.
Applying this idea today can be particularly beneficial given our fast-paced world with constant distractions that often leave us feeling stressed or overwhelmed. By incorporating meditation into daily routines one can cultivate greater coherence within their own nervous systems leading to improved physical health (like lower blood pressure), mental health (reduced anxiety), enhanced performance (better focus) at work or school etc., ultimately contributing towards personal development.
In essence, by practicing meditation regularly one can tune their internal orchestra i.e., their nervous system into producing harmonious symphony resulting in better overall well-being.
