Sitting silently pondering their private feelings and thoughts feels strange for most people learning how to meditate. Just learning how to do nothing is a challenge! But no matter how strange it feels, beginners should remember that people have practiced meditation for thousands of years. Newcomers to the practice across the millennia have felt the same feelings but have worked through them to reap the benefits of meditation. And now more than ever, people beginning to practice meditation have a wealth of resources available. Videos, apps, and websites can all help you to learn how to make meditation work in your life.