5 Things Pythagoras Can Teach Us about Meditation

A Greek philosopher and mathematician who influenced Plato and Aristotle.

Pythagoras, 570 B.C — 490 B.C

Learn to be silent. Let your quiet mind listen and absorb.” ―PYTHAGORAS (570 B.C.- 490 B.C.)

A Greek philosopher and mathematician, Pythagoras, was especially interested in studying mathematics to weights, measures, and musical theory.

Thanks to Pythagoras, we can tune our modern-day instruments using the mathematics that Pythagoras discovered almost 2,500 years ago from observing several ratios of sound wave frequencies.

His writing was a significant contribution to developing both mathematics and western-rational philosophy and even influenced the thought of Plato and Aristotle throughout the medieval era.

To allow your mind to listen and absorb, follow these suggestions:

• Practice noticing your breath. Feel each inhales, feel each excel. Notice and follow your breathing for a few moments, many times during the day.
• Read books on meditation to get a sense of how the practice can be initiated, or better yet, join a meditation group near you.
• There is tremendous value in creating alone time for yourself that…