Imagine what it would be if you had lived little bit intoxicated for whole of your life. Then you would start sobering up.<p>You would notice more awareness,  more focus, clarity and possibly well being. Rest of the world would seem less confusing.<p>Questioning the assumption  that your normal wakeful mental state is the ultimate &#x27;being alive and conscious&#x27; what your brain can do might be the first step. If you persist, eventually you see meditation same way as brushing your teeth. It&#x27;s important part of maintaining your mental hygiene.