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Meditation

The meditation method is a way for you to let go of all the cares and worries that are on your mind. You release any thoughts you have other than the meditation.

After making yourself comfortable in a chair, sofa or bed, loosen any tight clothing, close your eyes and relax. Focus your attention on your breath and its rhythm. If your mind wanders to any thought, bring it back to your breath. Just notice the easy and gentle passage of breath in and out of the nose.

Don’t try to control your breathing in any way. Just be aware of the situation. Be fully aware of the whole in-breath and the whole out-breath. This focus on your breath lets your body share the truly relaxed state.

Some people like to say a comforting word of prayer with each breath like “health” or “peace.” Some like to just be aware of each breath without saying anything.

Stay awake. Do not allow yourself to fall asleep. Each meditation session is unique. There is no right way or wrong way to feel. Just keep track of your breathing and let happen whatever happens. Probably 10 to 15 minutes is long enough.