Oftentimes I fall into a state of constant stress and I get lost in it, like a whole other world where everything is absolute chaos and I can’t seem to break free from it; where, every time I try to, there is always something new to worry about. What I’ve become aware of, though, is that I’m able to stop that cycle. I now often turn to meditation – it’s the safe place away from all of that, like a shield. I can “get away” for some time, to a more peaceful place where I turn off my thoughts for a while, and I can come back to the stress with a clearer conscience, greater positive energy and the ability to deal with it more effectively. When it feels as though everything is falling to pieces all around over my head, meditation becomes my umbrella.

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