[moron]

Every time I have tried to meditate I just feel ridiculous and stop. But reading this description of its effects, I really don't understand the benefit.

[tehayj]

The benefit is cognitive defusion. That means you gain the ability to observe your thoughts instead of identifying yourself with them.

This gives you more control (because you also learn to accept whatever comes up) and as a result more happiness.

Check this video with a step by step guide how to meditate I did. It's pretty easy and everyone with a bit of patience can benefit from doing it.

http://jayuhdinger.com/chapters/chapter-2-practical-lesson-m...

[bostonvaulter2]

Stated more simply: "you are not your thoughts"