Enlightenment is having the light within, without darkness. Meditation helps understanding of the problem of inner darkness that we're all born with, but doesn't directly translate into becoming the light.
All forms of unconscious reaction are a sure sign that one has darkness within. Unfortunately, our brains are seemingly hotwired into putting all pieces of information it receives into little pigeon holes of assumption. So, when someone provokes us, we get scared and/or angry, and we then re-act to their actions, making us a slave, not only to our own mind, but to the actions of others.
Learning how to maintain a peaceful composure in all aspects of life is a great way to learn of the battle between light and dark.
Those spiritually inclined can make supplications for assistance to the divine, which personally I find to be of immeasurably great help.
Proving non existence in impossible and only takes one case for it to be disproven.
If you're willing to take my word for it: it is possible. I've met those who have radically changed themselves, and have met others who walk the path (& the latter are amazing enough).
Darkness doesn't exist where Light does. It's a matter of sacrificing the darkness for something better.
Remaining staunchly skeptical, distrustful, or scoffing the path is a sure way of not seeing it. It requires objectivity, particularly in spite of one's own prejudices.
Enlightenment is having the light within, without darkness. Meditation helps understanding of the problem of inner darkness that we're all born with, but doesn't directly translate into becoming the light.
All forms of unconscious reaction are a sure sign that one has darkness within. Unfortunately, our brains are seemingly hotwired into putting all pieces of information it receives into little pigeon holes of assumption. So, when someone provokes us, we get scared and/or angry, and we then re-act to their actions, making us a slave, not only to our own mind, but to the actions of others.
Learning how to maintain a peaceful composure in all aspects of life is a great way to learn of the battle between light and dark.
Those spiritually inclined can make supplications for assistance to the divine, which personally I find to be of immeasurably great help.