Catherine Holm, Catster: Cats are natural masters of focus, and each day they help me find and settle on my center.
When I was training to become a certified yoga teacher, we studied and practiced meditation. I had never paid attention to this practice before, but it is a regular part of my life now. Meditation comes in many forms and styles, and it can be as simple as you need it to be. It’s now a crucial part of my day. If I don’t do it, I notice.
There are …
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