If you've ever said, "I can't meditate," you may not need to try harder. From guided practices and body scans to walking meditation and a few quiet minutes of breathing, there are many ways to become still. And emerging research suggests even brief periods of mindfulness may create measurable changes in the body's stress response.
Caring for ourselves can influence how we feel and function. It cannot protect us from every illness, disruption or difficult season, and that was never supposed to be the measure of whether wellness is working.
