Previously, I said that meditation need not mean sitting in a special posture. Nonetheless, we can use certain physical and mental exercises to calm the noises of the mind and body, and sensitize us to the sound of the soul. The key to meditation is to exist one hundred percent in the here and now. It is a constant reawakening to this moment, as a new beginning and new opportunity, shedding the past for the pure choice of the present.

You may be thinking, “I know what kind ot lite I wish to lead. Until now, I have lived a life that is so far from that. Do I even have the right to wish for such a life purpose? Will I be able to live as I choose?” Whenever these thoughts come up, return to the present. No matter who we were up to just a moment ago, no matter what situation we were in, nothing can detract from our new choice in this moment—now. Nothing in the past can diminish the sacredness of the present.

This may be challenging. We are considering something different, so we should expect to hear the loud voices of our minds and emotions, calling us back to old habits. We should be diligent in choosing to listen to our soul. If we find our bearings and reconnect with our soul’s voice, the gap will steadily decrease. The energy behind our old formula will also diminish, as the energy supporting our new method grows through repeated practice. Let us now turn to several HT tools which can accelerate this process and help us bridge the gap.