Life can definitely feel like a whirlwind sometimes, with thoughts racing nonstop and emotions pulling us in every direction. For years, my mind was like that—constantly jumping from one thing to the next. I was stuck in “monkey mind” mode, always overthinking, restless, and overwhelmed by anxiety, heart palpitations, and panic attacks. Sitting still felt like an impossible task, and peace seemed way out of reach.
Then, I found meditation.
At first, I turned to it because I needed some calm in my life. And sure enough, it did that—helped quiet the noise, soothed my anxiety, and made me feel more grounded. But what I didn’t expect was how meditation would do so much more than just calm my mind—it became a doorway to something bigger, something I hadn’t even realized I was searching for.
Meditation opened me up to a whole new level of awareness. Little by little, it helped me connect to something beyond the everyday world. I started sensing the presence of departed loved ones, angels, ascended masters, and beings of light. And while this sounds like something out of a storybook, it became my reality. Meditation had become the bridge that allowed me to step into the spirit world.
But it didn’t happen overnight. It’s taken me 13 years of practice—and trust me, I haven’t been perfect at it every day. Some days I showed up, and some days I didn’t. But I kept coming back. And from the moment I felt the presence of my father in a meditation class, not long after he had passed away, I knew I was on a journey I couldn’t turn away from.
I was hooked. After that first connection, my mornings and evenings became dedicated to meditation. Sometimes I’d sit for nearly an hour, my mind so still that it felt like time itself had stopped. Of course, eventually, my legs would fall asleep, and I’d have to come back down to earth! But even on the days when I could only squeeze in five minutes, the effects were just as powerful.
Meditation taught me that it’s not about how long you sit—it’s about showing up. It’s about letting go of expectations and just being present with yourself, even for a few moments.
For me, meditation became more than just a way to calm my anxiety. It became a path to discovering a deeper sense of purpose, a way to connect with the universe, and to tap into a well of love and guidance I never knew existed.
If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just curious about what else might be out there, I encourage you to give meditation a try. It doesn’t have to be perfect or long. Just start with a few minutes and see where it takes you.
You might just find that, like me, it becomes the bridge that connects you to something greater—a space where your mind quiets, your heart opens, and your spirit expands. And in that space, you’ll find the peace, clarity, and connection you’ve been searching for all along.