Suggestions as How To Meditate
 

First, plan on setting aside at
least an hour each day,
if you're really
serious. If this is impossible
due to whatever reasons,
then plan on a shorter time,
in a place where you have
control of the environment and
sounds. Then also meditate
during the day as you go
about your business. This can
be done silently anywhere
you may be.

Next, get yourself comfortable
in whatever clothes you
feel best, sitting in a chair,
lying on the bed, on a cushion
on the floor, or whatever
fancies you. You will place your
hands on your legs, which
can be folded so the toes of
your feet are sitting almost
like in a yoga position inward
to your thighs or on your knees.
Don't be rigid but try to
be relaxed. Take several deep
breaths letting them out
slowly attempting to slow
your body down and relaxing.
Try to let your thoughts float
away from presence.
If thoughts continue to
come into your presence,
ask them, in gentleness,
to leave. Turn out the lights
or light a candle if you need
some light. Also play some
soothing background music.

Next, set the tone and
"conditions" by saying,
out loud, "Divine Spirit, we (I)
ask for the gift of meditation.
We (I) ask that only the
highest of high may come
through. We (I) plan for
a meditation of approximately
twenty minutes,
(or whatever length of time)
and we (I) ask for your
protection. God of light
and love, please grant me
now the awakening of my
consciousness into your other
worlds" Then be silent
and go inward.

At the end, say the words
"Divine Spirit, we (I) thank
you for this gift of meditation
and we (I) request that
all conditions be removed.
Thank you." You always
need to remove conditions
you have set because if you
don't each time it will be more
difficult for spirit to come
through the next time.
Also, we have found that
we stay "open" and thus
are subject to "taking on
all the negativity around us".