Steffano, Frederick High School(Maryland)

I began meditating during a time when a messy divorce, breast cancer, and child support negatively affected my mom and I. Since then, my mom and I have been meditating now for more than 8 years, and I can say that meditation has helped me to discover who I am. Who am I? I am a product of love and a source of compassion to my family, friends and community.

Meditation has helped me become the person I am today by helping me find peace in my daily life. Meditation has helped me build friendships, focus on the present moment and forgive myself and others.

Meditation has helped me find joy in my life, give love and attention to those who are important to me, and has helped replenish my creativity.

I am sincerely thankful for all the ways meditation has helped me to discover myself and become the person I am today.