| g a state of complete bliss is possible through | | | | acts as a relaxant. |
| meditation, but it requires a lot of practice. Most | | | | Use a Zen pillow |
| new practitioners face a lot of resistance from | | | | Using a Zen pillow would make sitting in the lotus |
| their overactive mind. Lack of focus, inability to | | | | position more comfortable for you. Zen pillows are |
| relax, not being able to meditate beyond a few | | | | made of buckwheat hulls that mould to the shape |
| minutes are some of the common problems | | | | of your body. |
| faced by people who are new to the practice of | | | | Listen to subliminal message audio cds |
| meditation. In fact many people who have been | | | | Subliminal messages are suggestions which are |
| meditating for years also face problems of lack of | | | | beyond the perception of the conscious mind but |
| concentration. | | | | can communicate directly with the subconscious. |
| Meditation Aids | | | | In audio Cds subliminal messages are either hidden |
| If you are new to meditation or want to take | | | | behind music or are played in reverse (mixed with |
| your meditation to a higher level, you may require | | | | music). Often these messages are moved above |
| some meditation aids. The following suggestions | | | | the level of human hearing (20,000 Hz). Listening |
| could be helpful: | | | | to such cds while meditating may help you not |
| Place a water fountain in your meditation room | | | | only reach a deeper level of meditation but also |
| The sound of falling water has a calming affect on | | | | clear your mind and stop your chain of thoughts |
| the mind. Placing a fountain in your meditation | | | | so that you can enjoy the blissful state of |
| room can help build a soothing and peaceful | | | | nothingness. |
| environment for you to meditate in. | | | | However these aids will not be able to help you |
| Burn meditation candles and incense sticks | | | | much if your meditation room is not clutter and |
| Replacing artificial light with candle light can have a | | | | noise free. You must also make sure that there is |
| soothing affect on your mind. The sweet scent of | | | | no external disturbance during your meditation |
| incense sticks not only purifies the air but also | | | | session. |