Understanding What You’re Feeling During Meditation

Meditation is often described as a practice of calm, clarity, or inner peace. But many people discover something different when they sit quietly: restlessness, sadness, irritation, numbness, anxiety, grief, or a sudden rush of emotion. This is not necessarily a sign that meditation is “going wrong.” Often, it is a sign that you are beginning to notice experiences that were already present beneath the noise and momentum of daily life.

Practical ArticlesSierra WagnerAugust 19, 2026emotional literacy, meditation, anger, sadness, guilt, envy, stress, compassion

When You Cannot Go Outside, Go Inside with this Meditation

I offer you a 10 minute guided meditation. Within it I recite a poem called The Guest House by 13th century Persian poet Rumi. It is a powerful piece frequently recited in mindfulness circles. It is a reminder not to resist the thoughts and emotions passing through us but to meet them with courage, warmth, and respect.

Audio MeditationSierra WagnerApril 22, 2020mudras, equanimity, depression, anger, anxiety, rumi