Staying Aware: Meditation and the Desire to be Somewhere Else
Meditation is not about going blank, being emptied of thoughts and desires, and going round with a vacant smile. Meditation is about being aware, awake, being present with your mind.
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life published the following articles on September 19th, 2007.
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