It can almost feel like a form of self-betrayal when we try to get rid of our inner resistance, unwanted coping strategies, or the parts of ourselves we experience as destructive. Many people tell me they want to "eliminate" certain aspects of their personality or behaviour—preferably as quickly as possible. It is completely understandable that we would like to get rid of the parts that seem to stand in the way of the life we want. Yet these parts are an essential part of who

Many people begin meditating to find inner peace. But those who go deeper into the practice soon realize that meditation can do much more...