This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American As you read this, wiggle your toes. Feel the ...

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Like many others, I can find it difficult to get to sleep. Often my mind is busy running through the day's events or worrying about tomorrow's to-do list, and sleep feels frustratingly out of reach.

Meditation isn’t just a spiritual practice anymore, it’s a modern-day essential for mental clarity, emotional balance, and ...