Twenty years ago, “meditation” may have conjured images of Tibetan monks seated cross-legged, hands facing palm up in their laps, soft chants of ohm and the scent of incense floating in the air. Today, meditation is practiced by many public figures – from New Jersey Senator and 2020 presidential candidate, Cory Booker, to basketball legend, Lebron James. Public schools, prisons, and rehabilitation centers have all incorporated meditation into their programs. Gone are the days