Yes. Meditate, but don't reach for anything

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Really. I have been doing this almost daily for about 5 years now.

Just sit in a alert posture, close your eyes, or softly gaze at something like a candle flame, or buddha image.

Relax your face, hands, maintain an alert pose.

Then pay attention to some aspect of your breathing function, the wind in your nose, or larynx, or the motion of your chest and belly. Let all the clamor and mental processes just go hither and yon. You cannot stop your thoughts, so don't stress yourself by trying; it won't work. When you notice you have lost the attention on your breath simply return to it.

The "depth" will gradually deepen with practice, but do not look for anything special to happen.

And sometimes something special does happen. When it does, just notice it and let it go. You can come back to it later.

it is that simple

I have a similar practice of closed eye meditation. Although I emphasize the relation of breathing excercises in relation to circulatory function (I love mountains) my focus on rising above conflicting perceptions is largely similar. I prefer closing my eyes because I can usually come up with more relevant imagery than I can find at home, although finding the time to practice this somewhere beautiful outdoors takes devotion similar to what you've developed. It helps me a lot too, now if only I could find the time...

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I've been meditating for three years now and have noticed a difference, a gap in my reactions to people. It seems my amaygdala switch isn't as engaged so quickly... thanks for this post.