We know from our own experience that continual personal grounding is key to being able to withstand the daily bombardment of bad news from all sides. Without such grounding, you will be a leaf in the wind—vulnerable to the elements from all directions. Better to stand as a tree, firmly rooted in your own values, principles, and convictions. The two of us easily notice the difference between a day in which we meditate and a day in which we don’t. The benefits of meditation undoubtedly blossom with years of practice, but they are also palpable on a day-to-day basis. Maybe you don’t care for
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