A part of our mind is always experiencing the now, being in the moment. It is that part which notices that we are thinking, doing, and busy, so distracted from the beautiful presence of being. The fruits of meditation are that we become more aware of and guided by this inner, quietly seeing, more sensitive essence of ourselves. It is not something we must adopt or import from outside; it is more like a precious gem within us which we must uncover and allow to shine. The gleam of this gem is pure consciousness. It is the light of the world.
Nick Hilton - Reflections 