6 Practices done spontaneously and naturally are effortless and are very different from practices done with an end in mind. But it takes time for practices to become so habitual as to be effortless. This path thus requires patience and faith in the natural and spontaneous growth of spiritual consciousness. In this view there is no need to hurry. This is not to deny the pragmatic value of certain practices.
Meditation can also lead to mental quiet.
Letting thoughts flow and watching them in meditation leads to a slowing down of the flow of thoughts and eventually thoughts may stop altogether. This is quiet mind. The key is to abide in quiet mind, not to be bored with peace, but rather to go deeper into it. This boundless inner peace is pure being, without thoughts or feelings. It is a very pleasant experience.