For millennia, meditation has been considered a religious practice with spiritual benefits,” says Rev. Mindy Tucker, co-minister of Unity of Wilmington which presents a 10- to 15-minute Meditation Moment of concentrated energy at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays on Facebook. “Continuous and  contemplative thought has opened many a heart and mind to mystical experiences. In the 21st century, the practice and process of paying attention continues to be an opportunity to shift and move consciousness. Yet, today, it is seen as so much more.”

“Reducing and relieving stress improves every aspect of health, including heart disease, high blood pressure, insomnia, chronic pain, cancer, depression and immunity. Moreover, meditation is a low-cost intervention. Access to YouTube or similar video applications on the internet opens a gateway to a plethora of varieties—sound healing meditations, guided meditations, chanting mantra  meditations, etc.,” adds Tucker.

Meditations as focused and intentional vibration can be long or short and experienced while sitting or walking, with eyes open or eyes closed. If one is too stressed or busy to tune in, Meditation Moments are archived in Unity of Wilmington’s Facebook videos.