Why meditating

I meditate every day. I do it in the mornings. I do it for about 10 to 15 minutes. It sets me up for the rest of the day. It's like having an anchor. If I don't do it, I feel like I'm constantly chasing the day, as opposed to being able to be controlled and dictate the day. Not that you're calling the shots on what comes forward, but the fact that I am set and ready for whatever may come my way. You know, I have a calmness about whatever comes my way, and a poise. The reality is we're paying attention to so many things that are going on around us. We don't take the time to really observe what's going on inside of ourselves, and that comes from starting the morning off with meditation.