Photo by Sage Friedman on Unsplash Meditation can turn a racing mind into a peaceful sanctuary. Stress often overwhelms us as thoughts spiral out of control. Just a few minutes of meditation restores our inner calm. Scientific research backs what many practitioners already know – meditation works to treat anxiety, depression, and even ADHD. Meditation’s impact on our anxious minds goes beyond temporary relief. Regular practice lowers our blood pressure and heart rate while reducing cortisol levels. This time-tested technique gives us valuable moments away from deadlines, appointments and daily obligations. In this piece, we’ll explore how meditation helps us stay centered with inner peace during life’s most challenging moments. What is meditation and how does it help with anxiety? “Mindful meditation can help ease psychological stresses like anxiety, depression, and pain.” — Johns Hopkins University researchers, Medical researchers published in JAMA Internal Medicine Meditation is a set of practices that train your mind to focus and redirect thoughts. The practice helps you achieve mental clarity and emotional calm. People who meditate step out of their everyday thinking patterns and practice being present. Sara Lazar, PhD, describes meditation as a mental exercise that builds “mindfulness” – your awareness of the present moment without judgment. Research shows approximately 40 million American adults have anxiety disorders each year. About 8 in 10 Americans feel stress in their daily lives…