Agreed, what I am describing is an introspective, not a blissful state. It can help to discard unnecessary bad thoughts, and to choose to pursue good experience

Agreed, what I am describing is an introspective, not a blissful state. It can help to discard unnecessary bad thoughts, and to choose to pursue good experiences which one might otherwise not (be it due to fear, stigma or just not realizing it would probably be enjoyable). Have not been able to induce a serene state via meditation, still need to work on that.