Actor and comedian Russell Brand was once a sufferer of severe drug and sex addiction that nearly ruined his life, health and career.
With the help of rehabilitation services and the practice of meditation, Brand was able to pull himself out of the deep, black hole of addiction, land some major comedic movie roles and get his life back on track.
Meditation "has been incredibly valuable to me both in my recovery as a drug addict and in my personal life, my marriage, my professional life,” Brand said, quoted by the New York Times, at a December benefit in New York City.
Twice a day, Brand meditates for 15- to 20-minute periods, according to the news source. He said that on top of meditation being a centering experience for him, it has also stimulated his creativity.
The Times reports that there is a trend of celebrity endorsements of meditation. This may be due to their fast-paced careers and life in the public eye, which can be very stressful and require an exercise to help them feel more like humans and less like commodities.
Brand's inspirational story falls in line with what Ilchi Lee has said about meditation and its abilities to heal and help individuals gain a fulfilled existence.
