Can meditation help you become a kinder, calmer, and happier person? Does regular practice help you become a better writer? These are some of the questions posed to master meditator Sharon Salzberg. Sharon is the co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society and author of several bestselling books on meditation, including Real Happiness and Real Change. Her accessible, down-to-earth approach to meditating has made her a much sought-after teacher. On the podcast, she shares tips for overcoming writer's block, the inner critic, and other obstacles that stand in our way.