Everyone wants to be happy. Everyone wants greater peace of mind. But how do we get there? About eight years ago, I started going to Buddhist meditation classes. I was going through a difficult time and looking for anything that might help. I thought meditation would teach me to clear my mind and transcend reality. I imagined myself reaching a higher plane of existence where my mind would become a sort of glowing blankness. After many years, I can tell you that has not happen