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sri · 09-23-2007, 03:07 PM

I would say don't plan for a specified time -- at least during
the experiment period. Just set aside 25 minutes and start
meditating and go on for as long as your are comfortable.

Also make sure to sit in a very, very comfortable position.
Focusing on breath is a great to quiet the mind quickly.
But note that if this is the 1st time you're meditating,
then you mind will be more chaotic when you meditate
initially.

Don't be discouraged by that.
What it really means is that the mind has be chaotic all
along and only now you're noticing it -- only now are you
quiet enough to notice it.

Also, a specified time each day worked for me.
Like 20 minutes before going to bed.
Or early in the morning.

09-23-2007, 03:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
sri Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the majestic southwest Posts: 13	I would say don't plan for a specified time -- at least during the experiment period. Just set aside 25 minutes and start meditating and go on for as long as your are comfortable. Also make sure to sit in a very, very comfortable position. Focusing on breath is a great to quiet the mind quickly. But note that if this is the 1st time you're meditating, then you mind will be more chaotic when you meditate initially. Don't be discouraged by that. What it really means is that the mind has be chaotic all along and only now you're noticing it -- only now are you quiet enough to notice it. Also, a specified time each day worked for me. Like 20 minutes before going to bed. Or early in the morning.