1.0" ?> 20250HR__006499INT 99 INTRODUCED 2025-08-27 2025 0 HR 64 INT Introduced by Assembly Member Hoover LEAD_AUTHOR ASSEMBLY Hoover Relative to World Meditation Day. World Meditation Day

WHEREAS, For many years, meditation teachers and students desired a collective global celebration of the over 5,000-year-old mental and spiritual practice of meditation, including meditation teacher Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who explained, “meditation is the skill to calm the mind and connect with inner joy and peace, a state of deep rest and alertness. Meditation is the delicate art of doing nothing and letting go of all the efforts to relax into your true nature”; and

WHEREAS, In 2024, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed December 21 as World Meditation Day, recalling the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health; and

WHEREAS, Meditation is a timeless practice that promotes mental, emotional, and physical well-being, fostering inner peace, clarity, and resilience; and

WHEREAS, Meditation can help people come out of depression and aggression, and has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, improve focus, enhance emotional health, and contribute to overall quality of life; and

WHEREAS, The practice of meditation transcends cultural, religious, and socioeconomic boundaries, uniting individuals across the globe in a shared pursuit of mindfulness and self-awareness; and

WHEREAS, December 21, the winter solstice, symbolizes a time of reflection, renewal, and the return of light, making it a fitting day to celebrate the transformative power of meditation; and

WHEREAS, World Meditation Day encourages individuals, communities, and organizations to pause, reflect, and engage in meditation practices, fostering a more compassionate and harmonious world; and

WHEREAS, The State of California recognizes the importance of mental health and wellness, and supports initiatives that promote holistic approaches to well-being for all its residents; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby recognizes December 21, 2025, and annually thereafter, as World Meditation Day, encouraging all Californians to participate in meditation practices, whether individually or collectively, to cultivate peace, mindfulness, and unity; and be it further

Resolved, That the Assembly encourages schools, workplaces, community organizations, and local governments to observe World Meditation Day by offering opportunities for meditation, mindfulness programs, and educational initiatives that highlight the benefits of this practice; and be it further

Resolved, That the Assembly calls upon the residents of the State of California to embrace the spirit of World Meditation Day, recognizing the power of meditation to transform lives, strengthen communities, and contribute to a more peaceful and compassionate world; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.