Real balance doesn't come from dividing yourself between spiritual life and worldly life. It comes from rooting yourself completely in one and letting the other follow.

A sudden wave of fear during meditation, sometimes even a fear of death, with no clear trigger. If this has happened to you, nothing has gone wrong — here's what's actually happening, and what to do when it rises.

Sudden tears. Unexplained anger. Mood swings that seem to come from nowhere. If this has happened to you during meditation, nothing has gone wrong — here's what's actually happening, and what to do when it does.