This meditative is also in Eastern Religious and Philosophical principles and in the sacred language of  Sanskrit is called: " Samathi"; or "oneness".... The ultimate oneness in Sanskrit is called:  "Samadhi"; or what happens when we leave our physical body and are subsumed into the Universe/s; All That Is; or God...

Meditation and Mindfulness; or Dhyana is the exercise and process of becoming "aware of what is".

Vipassana is a type of 'mindfulness'.

It is said that 'meditation' is:  Dyana + Pranayama = Samathi 

Awareness of "What Is" = Breath Awareness/Breath Control = Oneness

It is in this oneness that we are not "resisting" what is and the current flow of what is...

This coupled with breath awareness has the magic of bringing us into a peace and calm.

From here all things are possible.

You might still be aware of an anger, sadness, uncertainty; or any unbalancing emotions; however there will be a prevailing inner calm, tranquility and awareness that all will be ok.

This is the "truth of who we are" The understanding in meditation and mindfulness is that situations and circumstances are transitory; and that there is a part of us within that is in the unfolding of "what is" and aligned to the best outcome.  In other words we are in good hands and taken care of in our life and in the present circumstances.

Meditation is not always about feeling good and is not to put us in a bliss state; or allow a state of denial.  We might connect to our inner joy and feel bliss; be might reach an understanding that all is not as "bad" as it seems. Or, not... We might just become aware that we are caught up in a human emotion loop; and that's ok... 

We are a Spiritual  Essence; or being with a Soul having this interesting, wonderful, challenging, magical human experience, on what I like to call:  Soul Playground.

We are meant to experience and express life through our emotions.  We are energy in motion.

There are many forms of meditation and mindfulness practices/exercises.  There are many uses for meditation and mindfulness.  One can use meditation for stress reduction, connecting within, consulting one's own inner guidance, awareness of what is, insight, creative solutions, problems solving, assisting one with their studies, contemplating, to access one's creativity and creative expression, pain management/alleviation, counter balance diseases, aid in sickness, dealing with anxiety reactions, post traumatic situations, panic attaches, and healing of all forms just to share some examples.

There are walking meditations, meditations for ground, for lightening up, for clarity. 

In traditional meditation teaching one receives the instruction and meditation, similar to a prescription that is going to best help there mental-emotional-spiritual constitution and Soul/Personality.

I hope that this page of  'Mediation and Mindfulness' is not just an interesting page for you, but a place where you can tap into, to remember the truth of who you are and come to connect in with your Soul and replenish your Spirit.