In today’s podcast, Todd Perelmuter answers a common question about a meditation style known as Open-Eyed Meditation. Open-Eye Meditation varies from staring at a candle flame to staring at a crystal, from staring at a statue of a God or staring at a blank wall. If you’ve been curious about this form of meditation, check it out and let us know what you think on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram

The fact is, almost any meditation is a great spiritual practice that has some benefit, and this one is no different. From more joy, more peace, more patience and a greater sense of awareness and focus, greater physical and mental health, meditation comes with numerous benefits. Here, Todd explores the the differences that keeping your eyes open can make.

Learn more about meditation at Eastwesticism.org.