[300bps]

All the meditation I've done taught me that it was about being aware of what was happening in the present moment - i.e. mindfulness.

Most of the meditation I've studied taught me that quieting one's mind was not the goal and further not possible.

[_y5hn]

It is possible, for some, through extreme practices. But it is also regarded as destructive to the person.

It's a science to this, not just one end game. Different meditations have different purposes, etc.

What is my purpose? May be a good question to ponder for direction.