I liked your approach in trying to simplify the concept of meditation. It is true, so many people fret at the thought of meditation as if it was some rocket science, or a skill that only the monks have monopoly over. I've had a go at meditation at different stages in my life, and after a long gap of many years, I started meditating again recently. I usually meditate 20 minutes after waking up and 20 minutes before sleeping. Can't tell you how amazing it is. And it is true, in a way you start meditating with your eyes closed, and soon you learn to meditate with your eyes open. Once you learn the art of being a witness to life, you're able to distance yourself from the drama, or illusion or maya as they call it, and that distance helps you enjoy life even more! It's funny that detaching yourself from your life, helps you enjoy it more! What an irony! Anyway, thanks for the post, had a good laugh, and felt inspired to continue to "be." Cheers! :)