In stories, in the worlds that we can go into, there's suffering, confusion, darkness, tension and anger. There are murders; there's all kinds of stuff.
But you will not lose your edge if you meditate. You will not lose your creativity. And you will not lose your power. In fact, the more you meditate and transcend, the more those things will grow, and you'll know it. You will gain far more understanding of all aspects of life when you dive within. In that way, understanding grows, appreciation grows ...
You've got to be strong enough to fight unbelievable pressure