How I learned to meditate

About five years ago, I switched from a conventional primary care physician to an integrative medicine physician. My hope was that when I brought up alternative therapies such as massage and chiropractic (and nutrition!), I wouldn’t get a blank stare or an immediate scolding.

What I got was so much more….

My new primary care physician spent an hour with me during my first visit, and we talked about everything – from medical history to nutrition to relationships to…spiritual practice?!? “You’re basically really healthy,” she concluded, “but I really think you should try meditation.”

Hahaha – right, I thought. Like that’s going to happen….