We imagine meditation as silence and bliss, but when we sit down and close our eyes, we discover that our mind has apparently decided to think about everything we’ve ever experienced. We notice distractions, the climbing thoughts and the lack of focus. This often leads to claims that we can’t do meditation, or it isn't for everyone. However, meditation isn’t a technique to master, meditation is a state, and just as we must train our bodies to be strong, mobile and flexible, t