When you ponder these seeds you may want to take the time to prepare yourself for the experience. Some of you may wish to print out the meditation text so you can assume your familiar meditation position before you proceed. You may wish to block out distracting sounds with relaxing music or nature sounds. If you are at your computer, we recommend that you sit upright in a comfortable position with your feet resting flat on the floor. This position will allow you to breathe without restriction and will help you to be in touch with the earth in some small way.
Breathing is important.
You do it automatically, but when you are under stress your breath becomes restricted. Let it go. Allow your breathing to deepen in a very calming and natural way. Don't force it, just let go of your tension and feel the breath become slower and deeper. Sitting at a computer frequently causes tension in the neck and shoulders.