Happy new year!  Everyone is focused on their new year’s resolutions, working out, eating healthier, and ultimately becoming better versions of themselves.  Well, our best advice for becoming a better version of yourself this year is to start meditating.  And the good news about meditation is that it’s completely free.  Everything you need to meditate you each have on your person right now.  And if you have a smartphone, you have an extra resource to help get you started and stick with it. In this episode, we dig into:What is meditationThe benefits of meditationHow meditation can improve your finances How to meditateSuggested free apps that can support your meditation practiceOur thoughts on paid meditation appsTop 3 Takeaways:Meditation is an incredibly powerful tool, and it’s scientifically proven.Meditation is easy.  People often overcomplicate their expectations on meditating and think they can’t do it.  Anyone can do it!    Meditation can help your relationship with accumulating more things, which will, in turn, help your finances.  Show References:9 types of meditation: Which one is right for you?27 meditation statistics for your well-being in 2021Transcendental MeditationInsight TImer App - #1 free app for sleep, anxiety, and stressAudio Dharma app - Freely offered by the Insight Meditation CenterAndrea Fella Working with Desire dharma talk from Audio Dharma - a free talk that discusses desireSmiling Mind App (free)UCLA Mindful App (free)Headspace App (paid)Calm App (paid)---Follow friends on FIRETwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInLeave us a voicemail or text us: 404-981-3370eMail us at:  friendsonfiremm@gmail.comVisit our website: www.friendsonfire.org---Other LinksMaggie’s Blog: Mostly Minimal LifeMike’s Book: Your New Relationship with Money