The most ordinary form of meditation is “one-pointed” meditation, which involves using a consideration or thing as a point of focus for your mind. This can be a candle, a painting, or just a word that you bring in into your mind. You can be given a mantra by a spiritual teacher, but you can also choose your own, or use a common word, or just use any baloney word. Read on to learn how to decide your own.

Necessary Things:  A quiet place to sit, a list of possible words, a book teaching mantra meditation

(1).You has choices. You can choose a traditional mantra. These usually are a form of the name of God, in one language or another. The Sanskrit word “aum” is probably the best known, but there are many others. You can search them out online, or in books on meditation.

(2).Another option has been recommended by western medicine in the book, “The Relaxation Response.” recommends using the word, “one.” It is simple, and can also have philosophical meaning.

(3).You can deliberately choose a nonsense sound. Make sure it is one that you will remember, because you want to continue using the same word consistently. This word will be a tool for you, and it’s always best to find the best tools, and use them as often as possible.

(4).Sit quietly and explore these options, and see what feels “right” to you. Some people are more traditional, and “aum” is appropriate for them. Others may want deliberately to avoid any particular spiritual or spiritual discipline, so “one” or some other word or sound may work better for them. Sit and quietly run through your potential, either in your mind, or silently out loud. You will know when you’ve found the right word; it will stick to your mind as though it has come home to roost!

Instructions    

(1). Don’t be in a rush to choose. Look for what feels really right.

(2).Don’t change words midstream, and give any chosen mantra a period of time before you decide it isn’t the one for you.

(3).There is meditation teacher out there. You might want to find a professional teacher to get you started.

(4).A mantra is a word that will keep you focused, but needs itself to be effortless. It needs to feel as comfortable for you as your own name.