As a counselor, I have often suggested my clients try meditating for stress and anxiety, usually to no avail. I am met with several objections, most of which I have also thought about meditation. I decided it was time to find out for myself the benefits of meditation before I suggested it to anyone else.

A few months ago I decided to commit to one year of daily meditation. I am about four months in and want to share some of what I have learned.…read more