Not only is meditation very calming to the mind and soul, it is a good way to get to know yourself. Soul searching is often done during the process, this gives the working public a chance to understand what their lives are about. Understanding yourself is a problem and a weakness in this society, we aren t interested in taking the time. It is shown though, that the more in touch one is with themselves, the more understanding they are of others. That is what meditation is about, learning to say, That s alright I am going to let this slide, in the scheme of things it is not important.
Meditation teaches people to be comfortable doing nothing.
In today s world, we are taught to be always doing something productive. Meditation teaches the soul it is alright not to fill up every second of that day planner, to take some time for yourself. People need time to relax and enjoy the small important things in life. Many corporations like stress, they want their employees to strive on it. Of course, nothing in life is one sided.