The point of meditation

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Humans haven’t evolved to be happy.

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Here’s how I know:

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See if you can pay attention to something for the next 30 seconds.

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Like your breath.

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The sound of the trees or air conditioner if you’re inside.

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Try reading a book without getting distracted by thought.

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You’ll probably find that you can’t do it.

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This is super fascinating.

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We’re thinking without knowing that we’re thinking.

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That puts our wellbeing at the mercy of whatever thoughts arise.

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Our minds become an endless loop of hopes, fears, fantasies, and opinions.

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All the unhappiness in your life starts here.

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Meditation has the ability to break this spell and actually connect with the present moment.

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Like how too many carbs lead to a bloated body, too many thoughts lead to a bloated mind.

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Meditation is simply fasting for the mind.

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But as you probably noticed, it doesn’t come naturally.

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And just like any important skill, it grows with perseverance, patience, and training.

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