Meditation acts as a reveal: it allows us to become aware that a state of constant tension has become our "new normal," a necessary step before any attempt at deep regulation.

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The concept of "baseline stress" or habituation to stress is supported in neuroscience by the term interoception, which is the ability to perceive the body’s internal signals (referencing studies on the insula, a key brain region). Research, particularly through meta-analyses on mindfulness, confirms that regular practice effectively improves interoception and fosters better management of emotional responses by strengthening connectivity between regulation areas (prefrontal cortex) and reaction centers. However, it is important to note that meditation does not automatically "solve" stress; it simply changes one's relationship with one's sensations. The idea that the body "relearns" how to relax through observation is scientifically consistent, although results vary greatly depending on individuals and life context. The assumption that this state is "normal" for the brain is a simplification, but it accurately reflects the mechanism of biological adaptation to chronic demands. The community strongly converges toward this understanding, validating the experience of meditation not as a tool for immediate relaxation, but as a tool for active observation.

the sources

1. 1Goyal M, Singh S, Sibinga EMS, et al. 2014
2. 2r/Meditation