What are the benefits of meditating?

Question

Im starting to meditate.

People say there are lots of benefits to meditating.

List some?

Answer 1

personal growth

relaxation

emotional stability

self knowledge

lowered blood pressure

improved posture (i do dancemeditation)

better sensitivity to your body (detect problems sooner)

control of ability to focus

healing of psychological difficulties

increased compassion

decreased ego

improved respiration

connection to body (often leads to weight loss since you are sensitive to what your body needs)

ecstasy

unity with god

extreme pleasure

improved endochrine function

increased muscular strength

increased mental stamina

clarity of thought (less distractability)