Why Bother Meditating When There’s So Much To Do?

By Dr. Elise Bialylew
Guest Writer for Wake Up World

I’ve been meditating for many years but there are still days when I feel like it’s just something I need to tick off the ‘to do’ list. On some days, particularly when I’m in the middle of a big project, it can feel hard to put even ten minutes aside for meditation practice. The driven voice in my head tries to convince me that this practice of pausing and connecting with presence, is a waste of time. It’s a compelling voice particularly on days when it feels like there are so many urgent things to do…

But it’s especially on those days, when I manage to recognise those sabotaging thoughts for what they are, that I find so much benefit from meditating.