Meditation Is The Solution

It is on the inward condition that the outer reality depends.
~ Roy Eugene Davis

Our inner state is the foundation upon which our outer world is built. Through daily meditation, we gain the tools to shape our thoughts, calm our minds, and cultivate positive attitudes. Meditation is not just a practice; it's a pathway that empowers us to approach life's challenges with clarity, patience, and resilience.

Having meditated for nearly my entire adult life, I’ve come to realize how much this practice has nurtured my optimism and strengthened my ability to face adversity.

A few years ago, I found myself in a high-stakes situation at work. I had been the IT manager at a small company for ten years, and one week, we were confronted with a potentially catastrophic issue involving our main servers. The problem was so severe that without a solution, the company could have faced collapse. It was my responsibility to find a fix, but there was a catch—our two primary vendors were pointing fingers at each other, leaving me feeling stuck. They claimed no solution was possible.

In the face of growing tension, I paused. I took a deep breath, closed my eyes for a moment, and meditated. In those brief seconds, I was able to center myself, quiet my mind, and gain perspective. I made one last call to tech support at one of the companies. This time, I spoke to a cheerful, calm representative who assured me that a solution was indeed possible—and within two hours, everything was running perfectly.

To paraphrase Paramahansa Yogananda, "Whatever the problem, meditation is the solution." Even if we hadn't found a solution that day, meditation would have ensured that I stayed grounded and at peace, knowing I had done my best. Meditation doesn't just help us solve problems; it gives us the strength to remain unshaken, no matter how big the challenge. When we master our inward condition, we unlock the power to transform our outer reality.