What were your reasons for turning to zazen/vipassana? Was it to be able to concentrate better? Or were the reasons separate and an increased focus was an added

What were your reasons for turning to zazen/vipassana? Was it to be able to concentrate better? Or were the reasons separate and an increased focus was an added benefit you noticed? Meditation definitely helps a lot - I have seen it do wonders for a family member's depression where medication did little.