Last week I was talking to a friend of mine who pays $120 an hour to a psychologist in hopes that the past, present, and future frustrations of his life will go the way of the dinosaur. Not to sound too much like Tom Cruise, but I told him that maybe he should try running.

Granted running isn’t for everyone, but it definitely isn’t as expensive as most forms of therapy. And, many people, yours truly included, receive the same results - the same clarity and relief that most professional psychotherapists offer. All you need is a good pair of shoes and the time you want to spend. Whether you want your “therapy” sessions to last half an hour, an hour, four hours, etc. is completely up to you. You can go any time of day that best suits your schedule. If you need to reschedule, no problem.

So, if you’re looking for the best form of meditation to help in all of life’s troubles and transgressions, lace up your shoes and hit the pavement.

The doctor will see you now.