
Hate meditation? Try it this way.
The first few times I tried traditional breathing meditation, I felt like I was about to jump out of my skin. I felt like I was working so hard to stay focused on my anchor, the breath. Each time my mind wandered, I would dutifully bring my attention back to my breathing. But I got frustrated with myself because my mind kept wandering. I couldn't make it three seconds before getting distracted by something on my To Do List or the sound of a dog barking outside. While this is