Maintaining focus and managing anxiety through meditation

M, a listener from New York, shares how meditation helped her through a difficult period in her life after a fractured marriage. However, another situation caused her to struggle with regaining focus in her meditation practice. The anxiety she experiences affects her sleep. The hosts emphasize the importance of acknowledging the difficulty and recommending therapy as a helpful resource for navigating challenging times. They also suggest adapting the meditation practice to suit the present moment and exploring alternative methods like guided sleep programs to improve sleep quality.