>just as Mindfulness has become a utility or a tool removed from its context or even it's original meaning whatever that may be Meditation has historically bee

>just as Mindfulness has become a utility or a tool removed from its context or even it's original meaning whatever that may be Meditation has historically been around longer than mankind was writing, and has historically always been used to end psychological stress. So much so, Buddhism exists as a program for one to get "enlightened" which is the end of dukkha, and dukkha means psychological stress. Enlightenment is the end of psychological stress. It's a prehistoric therapy that is so helpful it continues to live on longer than just about anything else we know today. Calling meditation a tool is actually the original use for it, as far back as we have documented. It's how it's taught in Buddhist circles. It's only a tool. However, you're not entirely wrong either. Half of the teachings that revolve around ending dukkha is in the western world reserved to word of mouth teaching or deep dives into suttas (https://www.accesstoinsight.org/ https://www.accesstoinsight.org/). It is rare to find a meditation teacher that will teach the other half. The reason for this is that process towards enlightenment, that missing half, is being replaced with working with a therapist. However, modern day therapy still has a ways to go when compared to the ancient teachings that are meant to be taught along side meditation instructions.