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REALIZE WHAT YOU ARE:
2. Should we do this once a day?
Yes, to start with, once each day is fine. Later, if you choose to, you can do it twice and then increase the length of time. But now, one time is enough.
3. What is the best time of the day?
When your stomach is light is the best time to meditate.
4. When I first tried this method, I had this problem. First
the image of the candle kept changing and it was very unsteady, as if it were being blown by the wind: Then it caught something on fire and I had a forest fire beginning in my mind... Should Itry to keep this from happening? How? . Don't try to suddenly curb or stop your thoughts. Watch them first and see the tendencies of your mind and imagination. Be patient with yourself. Bring yourself back to the image of the steady flame. But be aware and see the shapes, designs, colors and everything. See the power of the imagination and go beyond it.
5. What if I get sleepy?
Meditation helps you to drop tension. You really don't fall asleep but you lose awareness of your body. This is called yoganidra, the sleep which comes from yoga and meditation. It is a very wonderful state. Einstein once said that when he had "direct experience of silence” for a few minutes, he was more rested than if he had
