10 Lessons From 800 Days Of Meditation
I’ve been trying to meditate ever since I first learned what it was. Meditation seemed too good to be true — like a magical cure-all for everything.
By allegedly sitting down and doing nothing, one could achieve better clarity, creativity, productivity, focus, sleep, and peak performance. Celebrities, CEOs, and athletes like Oprah, Bill Gates, and Kobe Bryant all jumped on the meditation bandwagon. Tim Ferriss even touted it as a “‘meta-skill’ that improves everything else.”
The hype was real, and I was utterly convinced that I should join in.
So, I tried. But — for the greater part of a decade — I failed.
Over time, my inability to meditate became a source of anxiety and insecurity rather than peace of mind. “Meditate more” became something I added to my list of New Year’s resolutions and goals — it was not something I actually did. No matter how much I read about the benefits of meditation, the Resistance always won.
I’m too busy; I’m too tired; I don’t have time; it’s too late.
I’ll do it tomorrow…
If you can relate, keep reading. I’ll share how I started, what I’ve learned, and link to a few resources that may help you, too.
