Meditation isn’t one-size-fits-all—it shifts with the stages of life. Vedic philosophy outlines four life phases: student, householder, forest dweller, and renunciate, each with different responsibilities. A student explores, a householder balances, and later stages invite deeper reflection. Rather than forcing a rigid practice, honor where you are. If you have time, meditate. If all you can manage is 30 seconds, that’s enough. Meditation isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence.