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The world is going through a really disturbing and unprecedented situation right now. No one in their wildest nightmares must have dreamed that they would witness an actual pandemic.

But it did happen (among many other things in 2020). I don't know what it is with this year, but we have seen and heard things that we never thought we would. And the memory of all this is going to last our entire lifetime.

The mental effect of all of this has been really bad. I read a report today that the pandemic has left a wave of grief, panic, depression, fear, and anxiety in its wake. Of course, you don't need to read a report to figure this out. Just taking a look around you might give you this idea.

Of course, not everyone might be witnessing this. But enough people are to make this a highly sensitive issue. I personally have suffered moments of depression during this phase. And meditation has truly served as a potent gateway to peace that I would suggest everyone to try.

# A Portal To Peace
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On the surface, you might wonder how sitting still and clearing your mind could possibly rid you of your mental pain. And to tell you the truth, I really don't know. I just know that it brings peace and clarity of mind to me. And this happens every single time.

Just as you don't need to know how electricity works to be able to use it, you don't need to know how meditation works to take advantage of it. If it works for you, well, that's all you should care about.

During times like these, when it is normal for the mind to wander and be anxious about how all of this is going to resolve itself, meditation can bring your awareness to the present moment. It can shed light on the most important things you ought to be doing right now.

And of course, the physical benefits are well known by everybody at this point. If not, well, just google it and you might surprise yourself. If you have been grappling with any negative feelings or emotions, trust me, this is one of the best solutions for it.