1. It helps me sleep at night
2. It gave me a framework to practice so I feel calm 
3. Meditation makes my mind sharper and more focused
4. Meditation gave me a process to observe the habit patterns of my mind 
5. It is mind blowing to become aware of how much we operate from these habit patterns (I'd say easy 90%) unless we actively practice otherwise (ex. an itch - do you know how many times you itch yourself a day? Probably not because it's such a natural reaction. Imagine how many other habit's we have that are of a similar fashion)
6. Meditation helps me make decisions 
7. I am happier :) 
8. It has taught me emotional resilience 
9. It continuously reminds me that everything is changing, EVERYTHING! 
10. If I am experiencing a tough emotion, don't fight it - it will change. If I am experiencing a super positive emotion, don't get attached - it will also change
11. Meditation has taught me to trust myself  
12. It has shown me what I can really control, and shown me how to let go of things that I cannot control 
13. I am more engaged in conversations and activities  
14. Meditation empowers me to get through tough times 
15. I am more compassionate  
16. It helps me understand and decode many of my feelings, which contain a ton of information!
17. It enables me to be more effective with my time, energy, resources...basically at life! 
18. I have better relationships in my life
19. Did I mention I am happier? 
20. Who ends a list at 19? I can't do it. 

If you meditate, I'd love to know some of the reasons on your list! Share with me below in the comments.

Smiles,

Tahira