- Reduction of stress : Meditation is a key tool for those experiencing stress and negative thoughts, helping to calm the 'monkey chatter' in the brain and enhancing focus.
- Prefrontal cortex development : Meditation strengthens the prefrontal cortex leading to increased self-discipline, creativity, productivity, better thinking, and reduced procrastination.
- Improved performance : Regular practice of meditation can boost performance in various domains such as work, athletics, and relationships by fostering a calm and grounded state of being.
- Better decision-making : Being in a relaxed state from meditation allows for better impulse control and decision-making, as it diminishes the influences of stress and negative emotions.
- Brain health : Scientific studies, including MRI and fMRI, show that meditation can maintain brain health, reduce age-related degeneration, loss of memory, and the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
- Potential for enlightenment : While a deep and long-term commitment is required, enlightenment is a state where ego dissolves and judgment, criticism, and emotional baggage disappear, allowing for profound peace and oneness with the universe.
- Increased happiness : Meditation leads to happiness without dependence on external factors, teaching contentment in the present moment, releasing concerns about past and future.
- Meditation as therapy : Consistent practice of meditation allows unresolved issues from the subconscious to surface, leading to the shedding of limiting beliefs, old notions, and ultimately personal transformation and growth.
- Ego evolution : As meditation continues, the ego evolves to accommodate new ways of thinking, shedding outdated patterns and thoughts.
- Accessibility of meditation : Given the substantial benefits meditation offers, Leonardo emphasizes its simplicity and encourages exploring additional resources to overcome common challenges in starting and maintaining a practice.