Meditation lightens our experience because as we open our minds and create space, the challenges and difficulties that seemed so threatening no longer seem as dire and creative solutions naturally arise. We feel more centered and grounded or balanced; there is a sense of inner stability.
When we feel balanced, we feel as if we are “in the flow,” we are focused, and the everyday activities take on a sense of joy. And being in this state of heightened focus and clarity, we experience enhanced perception and expression.
The main benefit is that when our mind is peaceful happiness naturally develops in our hearts. However, there are many other benefits to be experienced along the way.
Studies have shown meditation to reduce stress, normalize blood pressure and help people to feel more relaxed. With our mind at peace we are more understanding of others and our relationships improve.
Redistribution of blood flow (certain types of emotion, such as empathy, is related to the flushing of particular body parts, such as the face and chest).
The purpose of Buddhist meditation is for the meditator to become irreversibly free of unhelpful repetitive problematic behaviour and to become fully capable of helping others attain that way of being.
Peace 