I remember when I first tried meditation. I had this image in my head of a perfectly serene person, sitting cross-legged in blissful silence, completely at peace with the world. So, I gave it a shot—sat down, closed my eyes, and within about ten seconds, my mind was racing through my to-do list, random memories, and wondering if I had left the stove on. It was anything but peaceful.

I thought, Maybe I’m just not cut out for this. But something inside me told me to keep going. Over time, I reali…