A great deal of our everyday unhappiness arises from the perceived rift between "self" and "everything else." It is difficult to be self-aware and to experience yourself as separate from the universe. It can be lonely and confusing and even frightening. What is the purpose of all of this crazy stuff going on around me? What am I supposed to be doing here? Why me?
All of this chatter in our heads just contributes to the problem. The more you concentrate on something, the bigger part of your life it will take up - the snake bites its own tail, and voila, misery! We can break the cycle of self-obsession by taking up our time in different ways: we become busy, we eat or drink or smoke, or we meditate or pray. Among these coping skills, meditation and prayer are the most effective.
A series of studies have now shown exactly how effective "mindfulness work" (meditation, prayer, etc.) can be.
Read more here: Eat, Smoke, Meditate: Why Your Brain Cares How You Cope via Forbes.com
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