How I did it: Made the decision.  Chose the time.  Got a meditation bench to help posture.  Figured out the cushion thing.  Went from half hour to full hour sittings.  

Lessons & tips:

• Don't read too much.  Get a basic understanding, then just sit. After you sit for a little while, then you can go back to reading and it'll make a little more sense.
• Actually study Buddhist philosophy along the way. This will give you a better understanding why meditation itself is so important to not just you, but everyone.
• Don't be too hard on yourself expecting your mind to become all of a sudden calm... it takes a little time.
• I recommend reading the works of Thich Nhat Hanh.
• email me if you like!  bgkarma@gmail.com 

Resources: Check out the book Mindfulness In Plain English.

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