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A Guide to Meditation for the Rest of Us

A Guide to Meditation for the Rest of Us
Believe it or not, you can improve your concentration and slow down your day-to-day life with meditation without ever uttering the word "chakra." Incense, yoga pants, and annoying dinner conversation are also optional. All you need is your breath. Photo by 'tess. Why meditate, especially if you're not planning to drop everything you're doing and Google for the closest mountain retreat? If you're anything like me, meditation will help you realize just how far, and how fast, your mind can wander from what you're supposed to be doing at the moment.

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