Because we are arriving at the meditative arts at a late stage in our lives we are practically unable to realise the simple and unfettered nature of these activities. For even the most ardent practitioner, the fact of the matter is they would either be unsatisfied with the latent nature of meditation or become involved in an arduous endeavour. In any case, what is happening to the individual, as they see it, either in their meditation, or in what brings them to use meditation, is far from clear. They commonly think meditation is a cure for their mental, physical, and spiritual ailments. This last cause is the most trouble some. To suggest there is a knowledge of meditation and that a type of practice relieves us of our trouble would be deceptive. We already have various ways of life, different social goals, and individual careers, catering to the ideals of high attainment.

When we come to meditation it is with a fundamental awareness of the human condition. To entertain any other persons views about meditation, and for that matter, to meditate in the manner of an exercise, is completely unnecessary. But because we have this ardent desire to be good people it is hardly kind to mention this to a meditator. For the intelligent beginner, though, an unsullied meditation is very much available.