Meditation

Meditation is a fundemental key to many of the practices which underlie the working of magick and self-development in general, so I have decided to give a brief introduction to it here.

The basic practice of meditation is very simple. You need to find a place where you will not be disturbed for a time, and put yourself into a comfortable position. The position you choose does not matter as much as your comfort while in it, although lying down is not a good idea as you may actually fall asleep.

Close your eyes and allow yourself to relax. Do not to be attached to your thoughts, but allow them to rise and fall as you sit in silence. Focus on your breathing and relaxation. Gradually let go of thinking altogether.

This will be difficult at first, and your conscious mind will constantly seek to distract you. You may find you can only hold a calm state for a few minutes. Persistence will be your key to success. To gain real benefit, you must reach a point where you can maintain a meditative state for at least 15-20 minutes, or ten minutes twice a day. Try to be as consistent as possible with the times you practice. Persistence and consistency everyday will pay off.

There are many different forms of meditation, but this very basic form will get you started and prepare you well for others forms.