Part 1 of Essay
is a private devotion or mental exercise consisting of a number of techniques of concentration, contemplation, and abstraction to heighten spiritual awareness. It has also been defined as, “Consciously directing your attention to alter your state of consciousness.” has been practiced around the world since the ancient ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... creativity, exploring higher realities, and finding inner guidance. There is no exact way to meditate. Different people meditate in different ways. However, there are many similar guidelines or ways that people go about meditating. First, put your expectations aside. Don’t expect to all of a sudden have your consciousness altered. Be open to but don’t try to force something to happen. A few other things to avoid are over analyzing the , trying too hard to make your mind blank or chasing thoughts away, and p ....