I Started a Meditation Practice to Help Me With Sobriety, but I Found Something More

<p>Long before I started a meditation practice, someone told me to take a breath and check in with my body. I had no idea what that meant, but it was worth a shot. She said, &ldquo;Just take a moment and think about how you feel. How does your body feel? Are you holding your shoulders up near your ears? Think about your breathing, about your heartbeat, etc.&rdquo;</p> <p>If you close your eyes and do this right now, I&rsquo;ll bet you notice a few things. You don&rsquo;t have to act on them, just notice them.</p> <p>I didn&rsquo;t know it at the time, but this was my introduction to meditation.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/age-of-empathy/i-started-a-meditation-practice-to-help-me-with-sobriety-but-i-found-something-more-8150e79fc2e5"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>