Reader Stories

Personal experiences from readers who have used meditation to address life challenges. These stories show how people integrated practice into pregnancy, addiction recovery and busy schedules.

How I Finally Learnt to Switch Off: Case Study

A hairdresser shares how she overcame her fear of letting go and finally learned to quiet her restless mind through meditation.

How I Found My Mantra: Case Study

Eleanor struggled to find a meditation mantra that worked for her until she discovered an unconventional approach that actually stuck.

I Found Time in My Busy Schedule to Meditate

A busy executive with three kids learns meditation doesn't require special rooms or hours of free time to actually work.

I Meditated During Pregnancy: Case Study

How one woman used meditation to cope with pregnancy fatigue, back pain and emotional struggles.

I Used Meditation to Cope with PMS: Case Study

One woman found relief from severe PMS symptoms using meditation after conventional treatments failed to help.

I Used Meditation to Overcome a Drugs Problem

How I used meditation to rebuild my mind after 15 years of amphetamine addiction.