Have I talked about meditating on this site?

I bet if I meditated, I’d know, because I’d be all centered and together and I’d be totally on top of everything.

At least, that’s how I picture it.  I have this image of meditating being the missing link that will give me the centeredness and wherewithal to handle everything in my schedule that’s overwhelming.  If I meditated on a daily basis, I believe I’d be healthier, happier, more organized, I’d keep a beautifully clean house, I’d never lose my temper, and I’d step out of the house each day not only comfortable and confident in my own skin, but also perfectly put together, with hair, makeup, and clothing transforming me into an effortless beauty.

My expectations might be a little high.

Back in January, one of my resolutions was that I’d meditate every day to put my theory to the test.  I even dowloaded an app to help me.  It’s called Headspace, and the guy who runs it talks you through, building from a five minute to a 20-minute meditation.  It might go longer later in the program, but I wouldn’t know.  Oh yes, I know I said I’d to it every day, but that went the way of everything I swear I’m going to do every day.

I’m going to write in my journal to Miss M every day!

I’m going to blog every day!

I’m going to shower every day!  (I wish I could say that one was an exaggeration…)

The good part is Headspace happened some, just not every day.  And though I don’t know that I became a miraculously changed woman on the days I did the meditations, I did feel more centered, collected, and able to face any unexpected surprises.

It’s still my goal to meditate every day, which makes me wonder… do any of you meditate?  Do you use your own routine, or a guided meditation?  How long have you been doing it?  And how has meditation affected your daily life?

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