Why Meditate?
There are many reasons why people begin to meditate. Sometimes they are wanting to improve their health, or to aid concentration, to help them relax, for sporting achievements, or for spiritual growth, and many other reasons.  Most people find the benefits are beyond their original aims, and all aspects of their lives are improved.

For me, one benefit is that it has made me more aware of my thinking and how I react to situations based on my thoughts.  I am able to accept differences in others without judgement, and to follow my own path without feeling controlled by other's judgements.  This is much less stressful than all the "shoulds" built into our behaviour for ouselves and others.  It has also helped me in so many other ways.

About Meditation
There are many forms and styles of meditiaton, and different styles sometimes have different aims, but all types of meditation help to attain a calmness of mind, and reduce stress levels.

Some styles are very strict and require a singleness of focus, discouraging any diversions into the imagination, while other styles encourage open-ness to allow images which may occur spontaneously to be accepted and welcomed.

You will need to decide for yourself which style suits you best, and it is helpful to try out several different types before choosing one or two to work with in more depth.  Even within the different styles there are many different forms of achieving a state of meditation, and you may even develop some of your own which you can use.

It is an interesting journey which will bring you many benefits in both health and outlook on life.