Meditation is great but lately I have been thinking that it is a great fix for the side effects of the original issue. If you have stress in your life then meditation can help reduce that but it will by no means fix the original issue.
Giving me enough space so that I can recognize the source of the stress is the next win. Having the space to determine the best next course of action is the next win after that. This usually involves consulting with others. Finally, having that little oomph to put in the work to make the change is the big tipping point.
But it's totally worth it even if all you get the the first win.
Meditation is not just to do with stress, but it gives you the tools to deal with situations with more control, it's something worth doing even if you're not stressed.
It could be helpful treating mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD; ironically your goal during meditation should be to have no goal.
