Now that I’ve accomplished the “Lose 20 pounds” goal, I’m moving on to the next. I’ve been meditating only sporadically. Even though I know taking care of myself-physically, emotionally, spiritually-benefits not only me but everyone around me, I have difficulty matching concept and action. I manage to put meditation aside, much as I do with other things in my life which I have sometimes dismissed as too selfishly me-centered: exercise, reading for pleasure, social activities.

That’s not healthy, especially as we head for the holidays and the dark days of winter. The former creates stress, both in others’ expectations of me and my expectations for myself. The latter tends to depress me. So I see the decision to meditate as more than a goal—it’s going to be a lifesaver!

Similar to my other goals, meditating for 43 days will allow me to mark this goal as done.