07-27-2011, 01:41 PM
You could also try thinking of something that really excites you, something you have a large amount of positive energy for. Take note of the feeling, and let that energy run through you as you clear your mind of all words. This can tune you back into your natural joyful state from which you can spring forth and do what you are here to do. Take note of any discordant thoughts that pop up as you do this, these are the barriers that you have created for yourself and which you can now relax and move past if they are not useful for you anymore. I like to think of meditation as a merging of the mind, body, and spirit instead of a complete shut down of one component. The mind is restored to its natural state as receiver to download and interpret the messages that the higher mind concieves. The mind can then set the body into motion to act out the desired experiece. Spirit flows between each component as a messenger and the entire system can be optimized to efficiently carry out the will of the entity.