I am often telling others about the power of meditation and it seems there are many misconceptions on the topic, so I thought I would give my thoughts here.
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Our thoughts seem to be constantly streaming, so much so that we begin to identify ourselves with our thoughts. Identifying the self is a bigger topic than I am ready to get into today, but I will say that identifying with the awareness is a step deeper than identifying with your thoughts.

In trying to clear your mind, you will notice that thoughts continually pop up. Getting to this point is actually easy and powerful. As you keep clearing your mind, you will notice thoughts popping back up each time. If you have done this, you have already connected to the awareness behind these thoughts and can begin to take control over them.

Being able to see what keeps popping in to your mind is powerful because you are now beginning to take control of what has been controlling you. As you become more aware of the thoughts that pop up it becomes easier to identify them and let them pass.

In this way, I was able to notice the constant impulses and desires that I would normally just act on without even really being aware that I was doing it. I look at it as if I am shining a light in a place that has been operating in darkness. 

Shining the light of awareness on these impulses gives you the power to make a conscious decision about whether or not to act on the impulse. As you practice this, you can come to a place where the impulses slow down or even stop.

For me, being in nature helps this process. I have been able to create peace within while sitting quietly in nature. I also like to meditate while walking or any moment that I have some quiet time to myself.

I have often noticed that there are also thoughts that people do not want to deal with, so they avoid quietness by filling their mind with more thoughts. This will keep you from ever being able to find peace. As difficult as some thoughts and feelings are to process, it is much better to deal with it than to run from it forever.

For some, being alone is unbearable because of the thoughts that creep in. For these people, meditation could be a huge help. As hard as it is to deal with, it is actually easier than never being able to find peace. It's time to shine you're conscious light on the these thoughts and take control of your life.

# The Steem Experience
There is more that I could say, but I think this is enough to ponder for today. This is one of my favorite subjects though so I am always willing to talk about it. Come find me [on Discord](https://discord.gg/EK3X83r) if you would like to chat about meditation or anything for that matter.
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