Surprising Insight: Practicing Mind-Friendship vs. Digital Meditations for Busy Lives We've all tried to squeeze meditation into our hectic schedules, only to feel it's slipping through our fingers like sand. Enter How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind-a book that reframes mindfulness not as a chore, but as a relational act. Instead of counting breaths or following app-guided chants, it invites us to slow down, observe our thoughts without judgment, and build a quiet, curious dialogue with ourselves. While digital meditations offer convenience and structure, this guide leans into the messiness of human experience, teaching us to anchor ourselves in the present without relying on screens. We found it surprisingly refreshing, blending simplicity with depth. For those craving more than quick fixes, it's a gentle reminder that true peace isn't about escaping the world, but learning to live within it-mindfully, slowly, and with intention.