| If you were to travel into deep space, and hold a | | | | it is not the aim. If you are concentrating too hard |
| microphone up to the Universe, you would record | | | | to stay focused, you are keeping your attention |
| to constant sound of 'Aum'. This sound is the | | | | from descending into the deeper realms. You |
| essential vibration of the cosmos. | | | | should aim to repeat the mantra with minimal |
| Aum is the stereotypical sound of Buddhist | | | | effort, and give your mind the opportunity to |
| monks in meditation, but its use is more | | | | wander. If it wanders off-track and connects you |
| widespread than that. Aum does not have a literal | | | | to your day-to-day, gently guide your awareness |
| translation, but when used in meditation it is very | | | | back to the mantra. |
| powerful in its capacity to quiet your mind and | | | | It is important to resist trying to make something |
| connect you with your Essence or Inner Spirit. | | | | happen. The mantra will allow natural progress if |
| Both written words and the sounds they make, | | | | given time as you will shift into deeper, more |
| have an energy (especially when paired with | | | | peaceful states of awareness. |
| intent). So a mantra is any word or phrase used | | | | Meditation increases the flow of energy to the |
| as the focal point of a meditation, and has the | | | | brain and clears away both physical and emotional |
| power to catalyze a shift into deeper, more | | | | toxic build-up. It is recommended to start with 10 |
| peaceful states of awareness. | | | | minute meditations for a month or so, before |
| Mantras can be chanted aloud, or repeated silently | | | | moving to 20 minutes, so your body can better |
| in the mind. | | | | handle any detoxification. Drinking extra filtered |
| The power of using a mantra comes from letting | | | | water is also advised after meditation to dilute |
| go of out-worldly connection and allowing your | | | | this chemical release. |
| attention to dive into the deeper realms of | | | | Using a mantra in meditation can accelerate your |
| awareness. So, you focus on the mantra to | | | | spiritual growth, as it can assist reaching a state |
| create peace in your mind, but staying focused on | | | | of relaxation and self-awareness. |