Effects of Meditation
When we are not in a meditative frame of mind and are under tension we are passing through a strange state of mind. In times of stress, we notice that the mind is typically jumping from one thought to another. As a result of this restlessness it gets exhausted. Meditation, in contrast to this directionless activity, helps us to overcome our restlessness by keeping the mind on one object of concentration. Meditation also helps us in other ways. As has already been noted, during the processor f meditation we can act as a witness. When we sit for meditation many thoughts come to mind. Many ideas float to the surface of our consciousness but if we take up the attitude of a witness and cultivate the habit of studying all that is passing through the mind we derive peace. We merely observe the thoughts and do not react to them. This is one of the advantages of meditation. Those who are not in the habit of meditating react violently as soon as a thought comes into their mind. The immediate