| If one proceeds to learn how to meditate, it can | | | | ordinary person. Meditation is impossible if our |
| have a profound effect on one's existence. It is in | | | | hearts are filled with bitterness. In order to |
| meditation that we can find the answer to who | | | | meditate successfully we need to have genuine |
| we truly are. In normal reality we can only relate | | | | compassion for the universe. Compassion for |
| to our body and mind as one, whereas in | | | | friends, relatives, parents, colleagues and even our |
| meditation it is learned that there is actually three | | | | enemies. If there is anger or revenge harbored in |
| separate aspects to our existence. The mind, the | | | | your heart towards someone who has betrayed |
| body and the self. When a person has to learn | | | | you, try to find forgiveness for that person |
| how to meditate, all the techniques he will use will | | | | before you begin to learn how to meditate. Try |
| be ways to reveal the true self. Once the self is | | | | to understand that this person is who he is |
| recognized as a separate aspect to the mind and | | | | because of upbringing, educational background, |
| body, successful meditation is able to occur. | | | | friends he has and all the other circumstances |
| When you learn how to meditate, acknowledge | | | | that surround him. You will need to forgive totally |
| the fact that you are a witness. Your true self is | | | | and honestly. Now that you understand |
| a witness to your changing body and surrounding | | | | compassion for the universe, it is time to be |
| environment. Therefore, whichever meditation | | | | thankful. Be thankful to those that help you and |
| technique is used, bear in mind that the objective | | | | to God for everything He has given. Lastly |
| is to become aware of your true self. | | | | meditation will result in a down to earth person |
| There are three thoughts to contemplate that will | | | | with no need for egotistical views. The truth is |
| greatly assist in your meditation practice. When a | | | | this - no matter how successful, beautiful or |
| person gets this, he / she should know that it is | | | | talented you think you are, you will be forgotten |
| necessary to be loving to all other living and | | | | by future generations just the same as everyone |
| non-living things. Always be thankful for all things | | | | else. We are all simple and ordinary. |
| received and remind yourself that you are just an | | | | |