Prometheus (tree) Prometheus (recorded as WPN-114) was the oldest known non-clonal organism, a Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) tree growing near the tree line on Wheeler Peak in eastern Nevada, United States.
When you meditate, you clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress. The emotional benefits of meditation can include: 1  Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations. 2  Building skills to manage your stress.
Occasional stress is natural and healthy response. It can inspire us to complete a project or protect ourselves in dangerous situations. But continual stress takes a heavy toll on the body. Meditation has been clinically proven to be an effective and lasting solution for managing stress. Here are a few reasons why meditation is so helpful. Stress is a direct product of the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system regulates the functioning of our unconscious physiological processes, such as digestion, fertility, immunity, heart rate, circulation, and metabolism.