Meditation

[Last Child of Ungoliant]

This thread, a kind of split from "The Happy Thread", is for discussion and learning regarding meditation. Bear in mind this thread will have no religious connotations whatsoever, I believe meditation can help anyone, regardless of religion, or anything else.

Lesson the First: The Basics.

The most important thing to consider when starting meditation is breathing.
When you can regulate your breathing to a steady pace, that is not fast, you are ready to begin. Sit on the floor, cross your legs and lay your palms on your knees. The room must be silent for the first time that you meditate, and you must train your mind to ignore outside influences. Let your mind wander over your dealings throughout the past day, do not focus on details, but focus on the emotions that you felt at the time, when you believe that you have calmed your mind succinctly, then you will have mastered the primary force, that of clear thought.