The experience of meditation can take us beyond the usual mental stress and emotional agitation to a calm, centered place. You learn to let go of all tensions and stress, providing your mind with a much needed deep rest. It is only in the present moment that we find true happiness. As the mind settles down, it centers itself more and more in the present moment and experiences a natural state of joy. The deep meditative state only happens when all effort stops. Trying to stop thoughts is an effor …