There is so much we can do to make our lives better, but I think meditation is the one thing we can do to make SO many things in our lives SO much better and so very quickly! So many people I talk to tell me that they want to meditate and they want those juicy benefits, but they just don't know where to start. If this is you, this one is for you!In this episode, we will:~ Learn why showing up needs to be the focus at first when starting a meditation practice. ~ Learn exactly what to do when you go to meditate first thing in the morning. ~ davidji's 16 Seconds to Bliss and Counting Meditation Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi)Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls)****Pythagorean Dream)Listen to **Sonic Yogi *on: Spotify) Apple Music)Amazon Music)Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk)INTERESTING MENTIONS: Skeptic Metaphysicians Podcast): Fun podcast that covers “if the WOO is true): Book by Louise Hay that offers a message of self-love, forgiveness, and the power to create positive change in your life.davidji’s website) *Heartwood Retreat Center *): *location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island): Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat **The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author ****Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! ****In the mountains****) **or ** At the beach****) ***Love the show? *** Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: **Paypal: **[email protected]) Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you! **Stay in touch with Cheri) and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community! Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook) Linkedin) Website) YouTube) **Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!) Register for a meditation and yoga retreat) in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains **and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat) on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia. Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here) to schedule a free 15 minute consultation Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads****) Buy Cheri's book): Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to **www.iLoveTherapy.com) to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.