Research has shown that meditation can protect the aging brain from mental decline, and even provide us with more mental flexibility. For most of us, finding enough time and a place where we are not disturbed can take more effort than we want to give. How do we even begin? The good news is there's really no right or wrong way. Your goal is to achieve longer periods of quieting of the mind. Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down, close your eyes, concentrate on the breath without trying to control it. Don't expect your mind to stop racing and being aware of what's going on around you. Meditation takes lots of practice, and a willing spirit to keep at it!                                                                                      -L..A.Patterson