The one reason that I mention meditation is the point is to not "avoid" the issue. With meditiation, you concentrate on what is bothering you and attempt to come to grips with it. For example, if you are feeling anger, hurt or in despair ... spend some time meditating on just that. Think about the issue, the pain and almost analyze the feeling and then let it go. Do it while sitting in a comfortable position, eyes closed with a concentration on breathing. You deal with the issues you are facing in a positive and planned mode. This will refresh you and allow for you to deal with your issues when you want to as opposed to having it pop up all day long.
It is more or less a proactive way and time that you set aside to deal with what is bothering you. If you do this, it will keep it from popping up so much.
It does work. It is a way to train your mind and better control your mind. You have to be proactive about this for it to be effective.
I hope I don't sound crazy, it works.
M: 52 W: 45 M: 21 yrs D: 20 S: 17 D: 15 OM Started 02/2008 Bomb: 5/1/2008 W Moved out: 6/10/2008