People all around the world practice spiritual meditation in various religions and cultures. Some folks do it to feel calm and relaxed, while others use it to clear their thoughts. Some even use it to feel more connected to something bigger than themselves. Scientists have studied how meditation helps people relax, but it's a bit trickier to measure how it affects our spiritual side.

Even though it's not easy to measure, there's a lot of scientific information about different forms of spiritual meditation.

There are many religious and spiritual traditions that include spiritual meditation in many different forms. Just a few examples of spiritual meditation in major religious traditions include:

• Christian contemplative prayer
• Hindu japa mala and mantra meditation
• Sufi dhikr or remembrance of God
• Jewish kabbalistic practices
• loving-kindness or metta meditation in Buddhism
• Marananussati bhavana or reflection on one’s mortality in Theravada Buddhism
• Zazen meditation in Zen Buddhis

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• Promote relaxation and stress reduction.
• Enhance spiritual well-being.

• Preparation: Set up a quiet, comfortable space with soft lighting and cushions.
• Introduction: Briefly explain the benefits of meditation and the spiritual focus of the session.
• Guided Meditation: Lead residents through a series of calming visualizations and breathing exercises.
• Discussion: Allow residents to share their experiences or insights if they feel comfortable.

Activity coordinator or a trained meditation instructor.

Existing meditation found online (check Spotify or look at the meditation apps like Calm or Insight Timer)

Ensure participants are physically comfortable and able to sit quietly for the duration.

Improved emotional well-being, enhanced sense of inner peace.