When You Need It Most

On Thanksgiving morning, I woke up in a bit of a panic. I’d forgotten to set my alarm, and had overslept. We were hosting a family gathering, with Thanksgiving dinner at noon and people arriving as early as 11am. No, I wasn’t responsible for making all the food – everyone contributes. However, we did have cooking to do, and some cleaning and tidying, and setting the table.

I felt stressed. So, I sat down on my bed, crossed my legs, set a timer, and did my 20-minute meditation.

Just like I do...