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Meditation means bliss in being alone.

The quote is a profound truth that speaks to the heart of meditation as a state of independence and self-sufficiency in one’s inner world. You see, meditation is not just a method but an art – a deep communion with oneself.

To be alone is not to be lonely. Loneliness is a state of mind characterised by a sense of incompleteness, a desire for something external to fill the void within. It arises from the mistaken belief that joy, peace, and fulfilment come from outside oneself.

In contrast, to be alone in the context of meditation means to revel in one’s own company, to enjoy the sheer existence without the need for external stimuli. It is a state of wholeness and completeness where the individual realises the richness of their inner world.

Bliss in being alone comes from the profound understanding that all the treasures one seeks are buried within one’s own being. Meditation is the key that unlocks this treasure. When one meditates, one dives deep into the inner silence, the space where thoughts dissipate, and the pure consciousness remains. In that space, one discovers a bliss that is uncaused and ever-existent.

This bliss is not dependent on the fleeting interactions and material possessions of the outer world. It is a constant stream that flows from the essence of one’s being – a joy that is both boundless and subtle.

When you sit to meditate, and you feel that solace in your solitude, you are connecting with the universal consciousness that permeates all existence. You realise that while you are physically alone, you are never truly separate from the whole of existence. In that union, aloneness transforms into all-oneness.

Embrace this realisation as you meditate, and allow the bliss of being alone to permeate your being. It will transform not only your moments of solitude but also the way you experience life and connect with the world.

Celebrate your aloneness, for it is a sacred space where the flower of meditation blooms, and the fragrance is that of bliss itself.

Remember, meditation is not a doing, it is a happening. Allow it to happen by simply being. Be still, be alone, be blissful.

Carry this understanding in your heart, and the art of meditation will become a dance of joy in the temple of your solitude.