meditation

Note:
       Meditation is an important art for inducing total relaxation. Too few of us find a moment of freedom from tensions & worries, so meditation is a welcome relief from the cares & frustrations of everyday living. More importantly, it's a quiet time in which we commune with the Goddess, the God & ourselves, relaxing the conscious mind's hold on our psychic awareness. Meditation usually preceded every magickal act & rite of worship.
      Sitting is the ideal position for meditation, especially for those who tend to fall asleep during this practice.

Begin:
      Sit in a straight-backed chair, supporting your lower back with a pillow if necessary. Your chin should be level with the floor, eyes closed, back straight, hands resting on your knees, palms up & fingers relaxed. In this position you should be comfortable & relaxed, & spine straight & the torso erect. If you have poor posture, it may be some time before this position becomes comfortable. Persevere.
      Breathe deeply for several minutes. Relax. Forget. Visualize the multitude of tensions & worries of your everday life exiting your body with your every breathe. Relax into the chair.
      Now open your consiousness. Allow your consious mind to be receptive & alert. Commune & talk with the dieties. Toss around symbols in your mind. If you wish, chant one of the names of the Goddesses or Gods, or a group of them. This is an excellent tool for slipping into the Twilight World.
      Select your time & place for meditation with care. Light should be subdued; candle light is excellent. Burn white or blue candles if you wish. A bit of incense is fine too, but too much smoke can (obviously) cause problems during deep breathing.