Meditation is a practice that involves focusing the mind to achieve mental clarity, emotional calmness, and heightened awareness. It often includes techniques such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or concentration on a particular object, thought, or activity. Meditation aims to cultivate a sense of inner peace and balance, reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being. Although meditation has origins in various spiritual and religious traditions, it is also widely practiced as a secular activity due to its numerous mental and physical health benefits. These benefits can include improved concentration, increased self-awareness, reduced anxiety, better emotion management, and [[reflection]] on one's experiences.