Guided meditation on Howcast

I grew up in a hippie household, which meant that my parents were always foisting some alternative medicine or another on me. I had an earache, so I should imagine myself hearing the sounds of flowers. I had a sore throat, so I should gargle with salty honey water and then chew fennel, then bury the spoon under the apple tree by light of the moon. I'm pretty sure this is when I started my uncontrollable eye rolling and also, my fascination with science and facts and true real measurable cause and effect. But as it turns out, my mom's boyfriend's suggestion about meditating before stressful situations wasn't entirely bunk. In fact, there's a theory that mediation might just be a good aid in helping you in your quest for a healthier lifestyle, be it through exercise, diet or dumping the cancer sticks. And meditation is pretty easy and a holistic way to make yourself a happier person, if anything else. You can even do it in the bathtub! I sort of love the idea that sitting there, doing nothing, can be active and good for you. And you never know, it just might save your life.

Here's a great primer from Howcast on giving yourself a little Zen time tonight!