sit that's it

I am always amazed at the complexity of meditation.  Don't get me wrong, I am not saying people who make it complex are wrong, but people are pretty much just sitting.  Isn't that what we are talking about?  The majority of the activity happening in meditation is just that, "sitting".  

Now, there is this idea that if a person learns to sit with his or her self and be present with the breath, sensations in the body, etc....then that sense of presence can be carried out into daily life.  Which is a great goal for many of folks who don't multi-task or work at a stressful job, or live in a super stressful environment.  So, what my meditation teacher told me the goal is....well, to not have a goal.  Watch your thoughts if you must, but let them pass through and treat them all the same.   If you have some profound and peaceful experience...she said..."SO WHAT".  The profound and peaceful experience is a side effect of sittting.     If you need to cry, scream, shake, rattle or crow while sitting..."SO WHAT"...don't get up for 20 minutes and try not to move too much.  You will get through it, you are alone...and it is okay to say to one's self..."There, there..now...everything is going to be all right"....
Cuz' it's true...everything is going to be all right.  Just sit:)