Everyone from (queen) Oprah to Kobe Bryant and Fortune 500 CEOs swears that meditation is the secret to leading a happy, healthy and basically better life. But why is it that whenever we sit down and try to actually do it, our mind immediately wanders to what we’re having for lunch and whether or not this meditation thing is really all it’s cracked up to be?
Well, for starters, let’s get this part clear: Meditation can be practiced in many different forms and is challenging for most people—especially in the beginning. The key is to find a practice that works for you and to do it consistently.