Gudjon Bergmann, Baby Steps To Meditation Quotes

We all want results and we want them fast. But, when practicing meditation, impatience is a hindrance.

The moments of peace in between the mental practices are meditation.

Concentration is the doorway through which the meditative state becomes available.

The building blocks of meditation are relaxation and concentration. If you cannot relax, you cannot meditate. If you cannot concentrate, you cannot meditate. No exceptions.

Meditation is… a state that can best be described as deep dreamless sleep while awake.

Whether one is remaining alert (mindfulness), focusing on a single thought or phrase (mantra), or mentally exploring ones inner world (visualization), all are one form of concentration or another.