By Matthew Thorpe, Rachel Link — 2020
Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. The popularity of meditation is increasing as more people discover its many health benefits.
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Once you begin meditating daily, life as you knew it will begin to take on some interesting twists and turns.
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