--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Meditation is a process of lightening up…" description: "\"“Meditation is a process of lightening up, of trusting the basic goodness of what we have and who we are, and of realizing that any wisdom that exists,..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19b/pema-ch-dr-n-327_meditation_meditation-is-a-process-of-lightening-up_3081618.png" --- # Meditation is a process of lightening up, of trusting the… ![“Meditation is a process of lightening up, of trusting the basic goodness of what we have and who we are, and of realizing that any wisdom that exists, exists in what we already have.” quote by Pema Chödrön](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19b/pema-ch-dr-n-327_meditation_meditation-is-a-process-of-lightening-up_3081618.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19b/pema-ch-dr-n-327_meditation_meditation-is-a-process-of-lightening-up_3081618.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/19b/pema-ch-dr-n-327_meditation_meditation-is-a-process-of-lightening-up_3081618.png) > ““Meditation is a process of lightening up, of trusting the basic goodness of what we have and who we are, and of realizing that any wisdom that exists, exists in what we already have.”” [Pema Chödrön](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/pema-ch-dr-n/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Meditation uncovers inherent goodness and wisdom already present, encouraging trust and lightness rather than seeking external solutions. **In simple terms:** We already have wisdom and goodness. Key Takeaway Trust yourself, lighten up. Themes mindfulness self‑trust inner wisdom lightness Mood calm hopeful Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - stress relief - personal growth - decision making Key Concepts Buddhism psychology spirituality Questions to Reflect On - How can you apply this trust daily? - What lightness means to you? 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