Meditation is the brain’s way of “breathing deeply.” It is Dahn-jon breathing for the brain! Now, remember that the mind and the body are inextricably linked. And just as Dahn-jon breathing calms the mind, so, too, does meditation calm the body.

Meditation is a term that refers both to a state of consciousness in which a practitioner watches oneself, as well as a method for achieving such a state.

As a method, meditation means quieting the mind in order to more clearly see one’s self. That is something that most people know. But here is something that many people do not realize: meditation is a phenomenon that occurs naturally as our consciousness awakens.

Ultimately, meditation is simply self-watching from a different aspect of consciousness—a way of becoming selfless. This you can do while washing dishes, walking the dog, mowing the lawn, or making a meal. In fact, preparing a meal with love is a wonderful meditation.

HT meditation focuses on being here now. It means being fully present in this moment. It means being aware of everything that is or is not going on in this moment. The present is not tomorrow nor is it yesterday. There is nothing present except exactly what is occurring right now.