Meditation is a voluntary training of your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts and ultimately bring in a state of deep silence of your mind. You can use meditation to sharpen the awareness of yourself and your surroundings. By virtue of this, many people use it as a way to combat stress and develop one-pointedness. Anyone can use these ancient techniques to develop other beneficial habits and feelings, such as positive outlook, self-esteem, healthy sleep habits and even higher level of consciousness.