The mind is like a fan. If each thought is one revolution of the fan, the mental fan turns about 10,000 times per day for the average person. By the age of 20, you've spun out about 36.5 million random thoughts. The mind is like a two-cylinder engine. It is attracted to certain people, places, and things, and is repelled by others.
Meditation seeks to focus the mind and slow down all of the distraction.
The two meditation techniques taught by Dr. Gersten are mantra meditation and focusing on the breath. Mantras are designed for each individual. They are not secret and there is no charge involved. Mantras are created out of your personal beliefs, your name for God or a Higher Power. The end result of meditation is deep mental peace, centering and relaxation.