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From Anxiety to Zen: How Daily Meditation Is Transforming My Life
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By 2020, I had transformed from an outgoing person to someone canceling phone calls, interviews, and meetings due to nervousness and fear. This shift in behavior led me to miss out on many opportunities. I didn’t want to admit it, but Covid had affected me mentally and emotionally.
In 2021, I started meditating almost every day because I had read numerous studies about how it could transform lives, and I felt my life needed a serious overhaul. Anxiety had been a constant companion, especially before exams, but it became a more regular part of my daily life.
Initially, my attempts at meditation were thwarted by distractions, boredom, and a lack of the promised Buddhist calm. It became frustrating, ironic even, that the very act intended to bring me peace left me more annoyed. I had misunderstood the core purpose of meditation; it wasn’t a competition, and my impatience for instant results was hindering progress.
Being from Nepal, where meditation is deeply rooted, I felt more frustration. However, meeting people who swore by meditation and others who found it life-changing made me question my approach. While I wouldn’t claim to be a meditation expert, I’ve learned not to label myself a failure. I’ve realized that the…
