look for your zen

Meditation is much simpler than many imagine and can be done in many ways. It can be whatever brings you peace while still clearing your mind in some way while being alone so you can achieve mental clarity. Mindfulness is usually the result of meditation, along with emotional stability.

Some ways to meditate can just be sitting alone outside, such as at the beach or the park, to clear your mind while enjoying the environment around you. Another way that has been proven effective for many is journaling. This includes the act of writing out your feelings, whether in the form of a diary, poems, lists, or whatever clears your mind. Don’t have the time to do either? Try deep breathing. A few deep breaths to slow your heart rate down to feel more emotionally calm in a moment of distress. Hobbies can even be considered as mediation. Focus on doing something for a moment can keep you focused on that and forget everything else—surfing, writing, making pottery, and even working out. Meditation is so easy that it can be practiced almost every day.

Becoming selfish can be one of the best things you do for yourself. In 2023, we’re leaving behind people who drain us, and instead, filling our own cup. Being alone and embracing solitude can make you so f*cking zen. Meditation isn’t one-dimensional; it’s really what you make of it. You truly don’t need anyone, and that’s a good thing.