How to Meditate by Janet K. Ilacqau

7.Don't try to achieve anything. Meditation is not a feat of endurance or a quest for dramatic experiences. At its most basic, it's a means of relaxing both body and mind.

8.Practice this every day - morning and evening if possible - and see for yourself the benefits that develop from it.

"Inner development comes step by step. You may think, "Today my inner calmness and mental peace is very small." But if you compare and look five, ten, or fifteen years back, think for a moment.

"What was my way of thinking then? How much inner peace did I have then compared to today?" Comparing it with what it was then, you will realize that there is some progress and value. This is how you should compare: not with today's, last week’s or last year’s feeling, but five years ago. Then you can realize what improvement has occurred. Progress comes by maintaining a constant effort in daily practice."

His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard

C. Cutler, MD “The Art of Happiness” A

Handbook for Living Coronet Books,

London, 1999. Page 32,34.

As you get into the habit of meditating, you might like to sit for longer periods. However, it will largely depend on your other commitments.

Finally, keep in mind that this is only one meditation method amongst many others. Explore other methods and find one that suits you personally. One particular method that works for one person may not work for another. Find and use a method that you feel is right for you.

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BIO:

Bio: Janet K. Ilacqua is a freelance writer based in Tracy, California. She specializes in academic writing and ghostwriting of books and manuals for individuals and small businesses. For more information about her services, check her website at http://www.writeupondemand.com.

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