Let's talk about meditation. For starters, what is it, actually?

Meditation apps have undoubtedly expanded the definition
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Let's talk about meditation. For starters, what is it, actually?
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Mashable's Mark Stetson was determined to actually define meditation. It seemed like an easy task, but after asking a slew of mindfulness and meditation experts, is he any closer to an answer?

March Mindfulness is Mashable's series that examines the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in the time of coronavirus, March doesn't have to be madness.

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