(No chanting. No retreats. No pretending you’re a monk.)

Let’s talk about meditation.

Before you scroll away — Gene promises this is not about sitting on a mountain, burning incense, or going “ommmmm” while questioning your life choices.

This is about something much simpler:

giving your nervous system a tiny break.

Because jumping straight back into work, life, emails, and responsibilities after the holidays is… a lot.

And meditation doesn’t have to be complicated to help.

In fact, the easiest kind is often the most effective.

First: What Meditation Actually Is (And Isn’t)

Meditation isn’t about clearing your mind of all thoughts forever.

That’s a myth.

Meditation is really just:

👉 gently bringing your attention back to one thing (usually your breath)

That’s it.

When your brain wanders (and it will), you softly guide it back.

No scolding.
No “I’m bad at this.”
Just noticing and returning.

It’s less about being calm and more about giving your body permission to settle.

The Best Part? You Can Do It Anywhere.

You don’t need:

❌ a retreat
❌ special pillows
❌ total silence
❌ a yoga personality

You can meditate:

• at your desk
• in bed
• on the couch
• in the car before work
• on a lunch break

Gene is a big fan of “real life meditation.”

The Simplest Way to Start (Gene Approved)

Try this:

1. Sit or lie down comfortably

2. Close your eyes or soften your gaze

3. Bring attention to your breath

Notice:
• where you feel it (chest, nose, belly)
• how fast or slow it is

Now gently breathe:

In for 4
Out for 4

If your mind wanders — totally normal.

Just return to the breath.

Do this for 2–5 minutes.

Yes, minutes.

That’s enough to help.

“But I Don’t Have Time.”

Gene gently calls nonsense.

You don’t need 20 minutes.

You can meditate:

• while waiting for coffee to brew

• during a bathroom break

• before opening your inbox

• on a short walk

Even two minutes counts.

Consistency beats duration every time.

Tiny calm moments add up.

Are You Sitting “Right”?

Good news:

There is no right.

You can be:
✔ seated
✔ lying down
✔ reclined
✔ leaning on a pillow

Comfort matters more than posture.

The goal is staying present — not suffering stylishly.

(Though Gene respects aesthetic cushions.)

“My Brain Won’t Be Quiet.”

Perfect.

That means you’re human.

Instead of trying to silence thoughts, give your brain something gentle to focus on:

• your breathing
• counting breaths
• “in… out…”
• slow numbers

Thoughts will still show up.

That’s okay.

Meditation isn’t about no thoughts — it’s about not chasing them.

How Do You Know It’s Working?

Not because you feel instantly peaceful like a spa commercial.

But over time you might notice:

✨ better sleep
✨ less stress spiraling
✨ more patience
✨ calmer reactions
✨ feeling a little more grounded

One teacher famously said:

“You know meditation is working when you smile more and take yourself less seriously.”

Gene finds this extremely on brand.

🦫 Gene’s Final Thought on Meditation

Meditation isn’t about becoming a new person.

It’s about giving your nervous system small moments of rest.

You don’t need to do it perfectly.

You just need to do it gently.

Two minutes.
One breath at a time.
No pressure.

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