With this dawning of understanding that you're not who you thought you were comes confusion. Dealing with these changes is where the science of self discovery and the art of self control come in handy. By taking a step back into the scientific mindset, the objective view of yourself as a being on the path of self discovery, you can analyze the condition in which you find yourself. With the scientific viewpoint, we can simply observe ourselves without judging, without pulling emotional reactions into the observation. Once you've seen where you are in relation to where you want to be, you can practice the art of self control to get there.
Meditation opens our awareness to the subtle levels of our being.
We become more sensitive to our surroundings and at the same time we develop an inner strength that allows us to deal with this increased sensitivity. The same way a child learns not to touch a hot stove, we learn through experience to move our focus away from that which causes pain to that which brings joy. We walk around in the world, sensing the pain of others, yet we are embraced in bliss. Even when the body suffers from pain, such as from the flu or even a chronic illness, we find that we are inexplicably happy. After meditating regularly, there is an almost constant sense of lightness and joy that permeates everything we do.