| Thoughts of the past and future sometimes | | | | is well or laughter and joy. The universe meets |
| appear unexpectedly into the conscious mind, | | | | everyone at their level of awareness, thus your |
| distracting one from the tasks at hand. You might | | | | expression will be understood and engender a |
| be in a contemplative mood, which sets the stage | | | | response. |
| for focused introspection and self-examination. As | | | | Meditation is a great tool to attune yourself to |
| a rule the impulses compelling you to be | | | | aspects that have heretofore remained hidden. |
| contemplative will likely cease to interfere with | | | | Albeit can seem counterintuitive because it often |
| your schedule if you set aside time to engage in | | | | feels like the self is suppressed during meditation. |
| uninterrupted time to focus on the topic. | | | | However, a clear mind is an absolutely necessary |
| As you focus inward in a meditative state you | | | | part of deep introspection. The more attuned you |
| can learn a great deal about yourself and your | | | | are to the universal energy flowing around you, |
| place in the universe by allowing your awareness | | | | the better prepared you are to puzzle out the |
| to wander where it will while remaining emotionally | | | | issue you are meant to reconcile this time around. |
| centered. | | | | Furthermore, meditation can help you achieve |
| Meditation is the art and science of listening for | | | | your goals by giving you a platform from which |
| and listening to the universal messages whispered | | | | you can examine the impact your choices have |
| in response to the soul's queries. Meditation is | | | | on the world and the way in which those |
| more than a practice or philosophy, it is a habit of | | | | consequences have manifested vis-à-vis |
| mind, a way of life that enhances all aspects of | | | | your experiences. When you sense yourself |
| mind, body and spirit. Meditation rituals are not | | | | turning inward, your dedication to the principles of |
| required. Share your thoughts and feelings with | | | | meditation will help you to make the most of |
| the universe at any time. Listen for a response in | | | | your introspective efforts. |
| the form of guidance, an acknowledgment that all | | | | |