You donât need to be calm to begin.
You donât need to clear your mind.
You just need a few quiet minutes, a little support, and the willingness to show up.
ð§ðžââïļ What Is Meditation, Really?
Meditation isnât about perfection. It isnât about âdoing it rightâ or sitting still with a totally blank mind.
At its root, meditation is awareness. Awareness of your breath, your body, your inner landscape.
Itâs also acceptance; of discomfort, distraction, stillness, sensation.
Hereâs the truth:
Thereâs no such thing as a good or bad meditation.
Thereâs only practice.
Some days youâll feel calm and clear.
Other days, your mind will race, your body will itch, your breath will feel shallow.
And all of that is still the practice.
There are no gold stars in meditation.
No perfect states to reach.
Just space between stimulus and response
Just each breath, and your willingness to return to it.
So take the pressure off. You donât need to meet the Divine every time you sit.
You just need to meet yourself.
There will be days you forget. Days you donât want to practice. Thatâs okay.
Keep coming back. Thatâs the whole point. Itâs a practice, not a performance. ð
âĻ Tips for Starting a Meditation Practice
ðŋ Start small. 5â10 minutes is more than enough.
ðŋ Try guided meditations. A voice to follow can soften mental noise.
ðŋ Breathe simply. Count your inhales and exhales to 10, then begin again.
ðŋ Feel your body. Notice your seat, the ground beneath you, your breath in your chest.
ðŋ Let thoughts come and go. No judgment, no attachment.
ðŋ Get distracted? Gently return to your breath. That is the practice.
ðŠAfter Your Practice
Before you get up, pause.
Ask yourself:Â What do I need next?
You might journal for a few minutes.
You might stretch.
Or you might just take that steady breath with you into the rest of your day.
Meditation doesnât end when the timer goes off.
It travels with you into hard conversations, busy mornings, and quiet moments of beauty.
It helps you meet your life with more presence.
ðļ Want a little extra support?
I created a free 6-day guided meditation experience called Plant the Seed, made to help you begin gently and build a nourishing habit that sticks.

