How do you meditate when you never get privacy?

You don’t need a silent room or a long session. Try two or three minutes of noticing your breathing while sitting on the bus, walking, or waiting for something to finish. Eyes open is fine. The practice can be as simple as noticing your attention wandered, then bringing it back.

Honestly, I’d keep it low-key. A short walk, washing dishes, or a few quiet breaths before bed can all give you something to pay attention to without needing to announce that you’re meditating. You can also just sit where you normally sit and let the room be part of the practice.

One small caution: realizing that thoughts and body sensations are things you can observe doesn’t have to mean you’re literally a pilot separate from your body. Treat that idea as a way of describing an experience, not a conclusion you have to chase. If the practice starts making you feel frightened, detached, or unsettled, pause and focus on ordinary surroundings or talk it through with someone you trust.