What do your family/friends say about your meditation?

[Steve]

I agree with Gareth although its sad when the predominant reaction of those closest to you is to regard one as being odd, or find it difficult to understand why you mediate rather than being appreciative of any improvement in calmness etc. If I am calmer, and less affected by everyday strife, this is interpreted as 'what planet are you on?' I am learning to accept this(rather than trying to deny reality) although it is not a situation I like nor one I know how to resolve.

Steve