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To get started with meditation, light a candle (a scented one if
you prefer), and just sit quietly at any place of your choice
for five to 10 minutes. Do not force yourself to sit anywhere
for longer periods of time. As you do this for a period of
time, just lighting a candle or getting that particular incense
will act as a stimulus for you to relax and help you along the path
of meditation.
Initially, that is, if you have never
meditated before, you will feel as if your mind is a mess of thoughts.
Just take a few deep breaths. Then just sit. Don't try
to stop the thoughts, let them flow in your mind. Within a
week, you will see that your thoughts begin to slow down.
During the whole process, you might get impatient or even bored.
Don't worry. It's okay to feel that way.
Do this for five to ten minutes.
After you are relaxed, you may fall
asleep. Again, that is absolutely okay. As you make
progress, you will be able to stay awake. Just have some timing
device activated for 10 minutes if you feel you should not fall
asleep.
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