How to Meditate

Though most people these days are aware of the immense benefits and feeling of connectedness that result from a regular meditation practice, it is also easy to find excuses to avoid it: I’m too tired, I can always meditate tomorrow, I have no time, I woke up late, etc.

- DAAJI

A common reason to shy away from meditation is the feeling that "I'm not good at it." We may have a preconception of a "good" meditator as someone who plunges deep into the peacefulness of their inner being every moment, who lives a life of instant acceptance and harmony, and who is untroubled by the ups and downs of daily life. The reality is that we are all living a life of change and growth, striving to become better and better, and the inner journey itself is full of changes.

In Heartfulness, we meditate upon the Source of Light within our hearts. There is no need to see the light, as it is "light without luminosity." We simply make a very subtle suggestion that it is there, and it is attracting us from within. That thought is just the springboard to experience, as we allow ourselves to explore the inner universe with the expansion of our consciousness.

Here are four easy micro-habits that can help you make Heartfulness Meditation a part of your daily routine. Build it into your day, like brushing your teeth, drinking water, working out, and studying, so that it becomes embedded in your daily rhythm.