As I accepted the practices I learned from Hinduism and Buddhism, such as meditation and yoga, I began to incorporate these activities into my daily life. From this incorporation I began to feel more relaxed and clear-minded throughout my day. An individual does not need to be Hindu, Buddhist, Catholic, or any other religion to be able to incorporate some of their practices into a person's life. Another practice I've started using is being aware of my surroundings and everything in general. For example, now when I go for walks, hikes, etc. I no longer simply do the activity, but rather I fully recognize my surroundings, such as the air, the sun, the environment, the sounds, and simply allow it all to permeate me. consciousness so that you can truly receive the full effect of the activity. Since I started, I think for the first time I'm actually breathing, seeing, hearing and feeling. As discussed in this course we have learned that meditation is primarily a Buddhist practice that has been adopted over the years and is still followed today (Chow). Meditation is important on the path to enlightenment and nirvana in the Buddhist faith, which is believed to help one achieve a state of serenity and insight (Chow). Along with meditation there is yoga which is also practiced in some religions. For example, in the Hindu religion yoga is commonly practiced initially to prepare for meditation and helps in the task of