Imagine what it would be if you had lived little bit intoxicated for whole of your life. Then you would start sobering up.

You would notice more awareness, more focus, clarity and possibly well being. Rest of the world would seem less confusing.

Questioning the assumption that your normal wakeful mental state is the ultimate 'being alive and conscious' what your brain can do might be the first step. If you persist, eventually you see meditation same way as brushing your teeth. It's important part of maintaining your mental hygiene.