How to start a meditation practice

To read the blog post this audio is linked to: https://goingoutwordsandinwords.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/how-to-start-a-meditation-practice/ Online Resources: Meditation apps & timers Plum Village app Headspace Insight Timer Calm Finding a meditation group - In the Plum Village tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh (online or in person): https://www.plumline.org/ - Also, according to a quick search I did: You can find a meditation group directory through online platforms like Meetup, Psychology Today, and Insight Timer, as well as dedicated sites like Mindful.org and Shambhala Guided meditations https://www.youtube.com/@moenschmicha (I would especially recommend his music-infused guided meditations; this channel is from former Brother Freedom, who I had the pleasure of meeting & getting to know a bit at Deer Park Monastery before he returned back to lay life, I like him so so much) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv6hAq_jiOQ (deep relaxation by Kaira Jewel Lingo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAsy2Ojbm00 (by Brother Phap Linh with cello) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arBeN_9N7Qw&t=44s (10-min sit by Susan Piver)