Getting Started with Meditation

By on July 8, 2009 in Spirituality

 Question:

I recently read your e book on the seven spiritual laws, and I was wondering where I should start in order to apply these laws to my everyday life. I am unfamiliar with meditation, and I have never done yoga. So how do I go about it if I am lacking those skills? At this time, taking a classes prove to be difficult. any suggestions on how to get started at home
Answer:
The essence of all of the seven spiritual laws is self-knowledge. Self-realization will naturally unfold all of the principles of spiritual growth. So the best place to start is with a spiritual  practice that cultures  inner awareness. If you are not in a position to learn a meditation technique from an instructor, then you can always begin on your own with the So Hum meditation. In this meditation you gently bring your attention to your breath. As you breathe in, think the sound “so” silently. As you breathe out, think the sound “hum.” Sit comfortably with your eyes closed for 15-20 minutes while you do this every morning and evening. If your mind wanders away from your attention on the breath and sounds, don’t fight or struggle against it, but once you are aware your mind has drifted off, easily return to the process.  
People generally  discover as the days and weeks of meditation go by that they begin feel more energetic, alert and positive in their life. The impulses of consciousness that support spiritual development spontaneously become enlivened from within their true self. This is how you can apply the seven spiritual laws in your everyday life.
Love,
Deepak

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Time Magazine heralded Deepak Chopra as one of the 100 heroes and icons of the century, and credited him as "the poet-prophet of alternative medicine." Entertainment Weekly described Deepak Chopra as "Hollywood's man of the moment, one of publishing's best-selling and most prolific self-help authors." He is the author of more than 50 books and more than 100 audio, video and CD-Rom titles. He has been published on every continent and in dozens of languages. Fifteen of his books have landed on the New York Times Best-seller list. Toastmaster International recognized him as one of the top five outstanding speakers in the world. Through his over two decades of work since leaving his medical practice, Deepak continues to revolutionize common wisdom about the crucial connection between body, mind, spirit, and healing. His mission of "bridging the technological miracles of the west with the wisdom of the east" remains his thrust and provides the basis for his recognition as one of India's historically greatest ambassadors to the west. Chopra has been a keynote speaker at several academic institutions including Harvard Medical School, Harvard Business School, Harvard Divinity School, Kellogg School of Management, Stanford Business School and Wharton.His latest book is "Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul."
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7 Responses to Getting Started with Meditation

  1. mydomainpvt July 8, 2009 at 4:08 am #

    dear deepak,

    i just love the ease with which you explain meditation, it makes the thing so easy and humane. thanks.

    Wish you love, peace and happiness.

    Trisha

  2. seerat July 8, 2009 at 8:08 am #

    Dear Deepak,

    You certainly make it sound easy! I am going to try now!

    Much Love,

    Seerat

  3. heavenlyhales July 8, 2009 at 8:19 am #

    Thank you Deepak!! :)

    "core of man's spirit comes from new experiences"

  4. rajeshmsharma July 8, 2009 at 12:41 pm #

    Breathe, Inhale, Exhale…

    Love

    Rajesh
    http://rajeshmsharma.blogspot.com

  5. Indigochild July 9, 2009 at 7:12 pm #

    Yes this is so true and I love it! Thank you!!

    Rose

  6. arun raghuwanshi July 10, 2009 at 6:51 pm #

    Dear Deepakji & Commenters!

    In Yogic meditation they Say: 'Just Say' "OM"!

    And, meditate on It's Meaning!

    With Compliments!

    @run

  7. miguelito July 10, 2009 at 7:27 pm #

    miguelito To the entire Chopra family. I am so moved by your kindness and compassion in the light of all of our great loss of a great man, greatly misunderstood. You all have stood by M.J. through all his trials and believed in him as you would a saint. For that your karmic repercussions will always be so very positive and float like a feather to where he is and let him know he was greatly loved by many. Bless you all for your kindness, thoughtfulness and your open hearts. Namaste, Miguel