Meditation is not harmful, but is instead a natural stage of inner growth and blossoming that occurs through holistic personal and social development. [1] Proper meditation happens as a result of addressing physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs, just as higher education requires completing lower levels of schooling. [2] What some practice as "meditation" without addressing underlying issues can be harmful and cause misery. [3] True meditation is an evolved state achieved through actively implementing solutions to individual and social problems.