And yet, on the surface most people profess to know what they think, feel, and aspire to. Meditation touches the self and taps into the universal, and in so doing begins to teach us what we didn't know we didn't know.
Meditation is probably as widely misunderstood as it is widely practiced.
It is likely as old as the first sentient person who had the courage to sit quietly with his doubts and fears, and, out of curiosity or dire need, began to explore inside himself instead of gesturing and screaming at the world outside. The truth is very simple, and very difficult. The body, mind, and spirit are one. Mind is an ally, not the enemy, of spirit. Our minds are uniquely equipped to do as we direct.