Meditation is often described as a type of brain training where an individual uses a technique to train attention and awareness to achieve a mentally clear, emotionally calm, and stable state. Many people use it to reduce stress and improve concentration, but it is so much more than this. Over time, you often notice a healthy change or a shift in perception, where something that once bothered you no longer affects you in quite the same way. These types of changes may also be linked to an expansion of consciousness. It is both a personal and individual journey. The more you practise the more proficient you become (as is the case when learning any new skill). For many it becomes a lifelong commitment and a discipline that is effortlessly incorporated into a daily routine.