Instead you simply observe what is happening. Acceptance offers a way to navigate life s ups and downs with grace, a sense of humor, and perhaps some understanding of the big picture, what I like to think of as wisdom. People are drawn to meditation for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you want to reduce stress, deal with emotional difficulties, or manage physical symptoms. It is easy to retreat into avoidance when faced with life s difficulties, but that only makes the problem worse.
Meditation creates space, openness, and silence.
It allows you to see with greater clarity what is wholesome and skillful in your life and what is not. For instance, suppose you are involved in an angry exchange with your boss. Through practicing meditation, your mind gradually becomes more accepting, less reactive, and less judgmental. Solutions appear when you are not so focused on blaming or analyzing. Mindfulness is about paying attention to the joy, the mystery, and the miracles taking place right in front of our eyes.