No. Let me explain:
Relaxation can take many forms and may be quite enjoyable.
However, the benefits you get from a practice of meditation are supported by scientific studies and have no comparison to these other activities.
These benefits occur when you get in touch with your true essence.
When you nap or watch TV, you enter into a state that is semiconscious. This is very different from the alignment that occurs within you during meditation.
While reading a book is a great practice and can be beneficial in many ways, it cannot take the place of entering to the attentive calm of meditation.
See our blog post “What Happens When You Meditate” to learn more.
Best,
Scott Whitlock
