If I ever got something beneficial out of meditation, it was that feelings and thoughts come and go and do not have to necessarily be listened to. I didn't realise this until I was in my early 20s, and looking back, there were so many regretful moments as a result of just doing whatever feelings and thoughts dictated I should do in any given moment.
Being able to view your thoughts and feelings in an abstract, manageable way is incredibly important.
Being able to view your thoughts and feelings in an abstract, manageable way is incredibly important.