Meditation

[Nissala]

I a newbie to wicca. I am having a really hard time meditating. I am beginning to believe that I am A.D.D. or something. It seems that my mind will not quiet or focus. Any Suggestions?

[Myst]

http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4051&highlight=help+meditation+meditate

http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=417&highlight=help+meditation+meditate

I can understand how you feel. Meditation is a technique that I'm still working on too. I'm not sure how you do it now, but I've heard that there are some things that will help.

-pick a time of day and do your meditating at that time of day
-pick a quiet location where you won't be disturbed and always meditate there
-meditate in a chair or on the floor, but NOT laying in bed
-use pleasing music (preferably without lyrics) if it helps
-light candles or use an oil lamp to meditate by
-maybe pick an incense or oil and use it solely when you're meditating
-start small, practice trying to be quiet and focus for a minute or two, then a few minutes, then half an hour, and so on
-practice daily, don't give up!

Uhm I'm not sure if that's much help but I hope so. bb!!! :)