Level 9: Well-Being

We might define well-being as quality of life, life satisfaction, or general wellness. Meditation helps foster well-being by improving our physical, emotional and spiritual health. When our thoughts, speech and actions are aligned as a result of mindfulness and awareness we experience a fundamental sense of well-being.

Spiritual well-being enhances quality of life. To improve spiritual health, it’s not necessary to believe in any particular religion. What’s important is feeling a sense of connection to something greater than the ego-based self. Meditation for spiritual well-being helps us see beyond the ego and its superficial desires, connecting us to the true source of happiness, which is available within.

What most of us define as happiness is actually more akin to temporary relief. True happiness cannot be given to us, sold to us, or found anywhere outside of us. True happiness is something we already have deep within. Meditation is important to happiness because it’s only when the mind becomes quiet and still that we catch glimpses of this inner, inexhaustible source of joy.

Meditation increases positivity by increasing mindfulness and awareness. As our awareness deepens we begin to understand where true happiness, security and freedom come from. We see that happiness is not dependent on external causes and conditions, which allows for an unshakeable sense of well-being.