Meditation isn’t always about clearing your mind- sometimes it’s about being honest with yourself and your experiences By Kelsey Dickstein Introduction Sometimes it starts when you notice the racing thoughts have crept back in. Or suddenly you are aware that you feel just above or outside of your body, like you’re watching yourself instead of being yourself. Maybe you experience it like a fog of noise: the world keeps moving, people keep talking, but everything feels…off; too loud, hard to focus. When you’re on the road to recovery from panic, anxiety, or trauma-related disorders, moments like these can come out of nowhere- and it can feel daunting if you can’t figure out how to bring yourself back. Living with racing thoughts, or panic or anxiety disorders is no fun. Luckily, I have a simple, quick, and easy way to help get your feet down to the ground and your head back in the game. This practice helps return you to your body, your breath, and your surroundings, all wit...