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I was introduced to meditation during a very difficult time in my life, and I didn't feel like I had the time to practice. I was told that in committing to daily meditation, I would find I had more time. My attention would become more focused, and I would be able to complete tasks more quickly. Not only was this correct, but meditation was also the bridge that brought me back to living life with more joy and a greater awareness of each moment. Now, during the times I "forget", I am more quickly able to recognize it and make the adjustments necessary to be present. This is a cycle: remembering and being present, forgetting, remembering again, forgetting, and remembering. This is part of what it means to be human. This is the practice.This is also why I teach, and this is what I hope you will gain from meditating. It begins with stillness and awareness of your breath: this breath that you have never breathed before. In practicing meditation, you deepen your commitment to be more present and peaceful for your life.