Meditation benefits

 Meditation benefits

In its essence, meditation is a mental exercise with which, through attention, we train our mind to bring it to a state of peace, calm and inner serenity, which has been practiced for thousands of years.

Although its main objective is to become aware of our own inner being, through meditation we obtain multiple advantages that lead us to obtain greater well-being and a better quality of life.

Meditation improves emotional health and increases happiness as it changes our brain for the better, giving a more positive outlook on life and having a deeper understanding of ourselves. This practice helps to improve emotional intelligence, this helps us to have greater empathy and to stay rational during decisions. Meditating also relaxes us and reduces anxiety symptoms, this allows us to sleep better and improve our diet.

It also helps with things like focus, memory, and reduces stress. This last benefit is what got me interested in meditation.

As you can see, meditation helps us in many areas of our life and is one of the most effective ways to happiness.

The best holiday

THE BEST HOLIDAY

BRAZIl

The best vacation I've ever had was when I traveled to Brazil in the summer of 2017. My dad, his girlfriend, and I took that trip. We spent 3 weeks in Brazil visiting different places, such as the cities of Sao Paulo, Rio and Copacabana. In Rio we visited the Christ the Redeemer and the Sugar Loaf, which surprised me a lot, a marvel. We also visit the Selarón staircase, which was built by a Chilean. We also went to the Maracana stadium and visited various churches. One of the days there was a tropical storm and it was an amazing phenomenon.

In Copacabana we stayed longer, took boat trips and visited different islands and beaches. The beaches are magnificent, swimming there is like being in a big hot pool. I did scuba diving and saw various corals and exotic fish. We drank caipirinhas and ate many fruits from Brazil and I fell in love with the açaí fruit, which was sold everywhere. 

I think it was the best trip because I did many activities that I had never done before, I saw free animals (like monkeys and toucans), that I had never seen outside of a zoo, and because the landscapes and tourist destinations are wonderful.

A country I would like to visit

ITALIA

Today I will talk about the country that I would like to visit, Italy. Called the "Big boot" because of its shape, it has wonderful places, monuments, art,  beautiful natural landscapes, a rich culture and great stories, where the Roman Empire was alive.

One of the first places that I would like to see in this country is the Roman Coliseum, because it has a great history, and also to know the famous tower of Pisa. I would also like to know the Vatican City, its museums and the Sistine Chapel, since I believe that this place has a strong power, both religious and artistic. Another place I would like to visit is Pompeii, in Naples, which is a city buried by the ashes of a great catastrophe produced by a volcano called Mount Vesuvius, which makes it an archaeological site, full of ruins.

And finally, I would love to get to know the city on the water, Venice, and walk through its many canals, I think it would be unforgettable. I feel that it is a poetic and magical city.