Intrigued to see this on HN. Could someone explain the context? Why do you meditate? For its therapeutic benefits. It helps me see things with fresh eyes. Wha

Intrigued to see this on HN. Could someone explain the context? Why do you meditate? For its therapeutic benefits. It helps me see things with fresh eyes. What kind of meditation do you do? Mostly watching my breath. But most of the effort is actually in getting to my cushion! I love a lot of the sentiment in Zen, eg; "What is known as 'realising the mystery' is nothing but breaking through to grab an ordinary person's life". How long have you practiced? Over 10 years. How long is each meditation session? 30-45 minutes. Do you meditate alone or with others? Mostly on my own, though I go on week-long, silent meditations twice a year to a place in Devon, UK called Gaia House. What effects or benefits have you experienced? It has effected the most profound and radical change possible. It has given me access to a freedom and peace that I could never have imagined in my wildest fantasies.