Try to find a regular time each day at a quiet place. Meditating at the same time and same place each day helps to reinforce the practice and minimize distractions. It is usually best not to have expectations during your practice. Don t expect that you will quickly develop a calm, silent mind with blissful physical or psychological feelings. Don t expect that meditation will solve life s problems.
Meditation is sometimes difficult.
Difficulties can arise when we have expectations about practice or when we re resisting or denying some aspect of ourselves. When we let go of these things and accept and cherish ourselves as we are, our practice flows joyfully, like watching a beautiful slow sunrise. Just like learning a musical instrument, the key is balanced and consistent practice. When difficulties or pleasant feelings arise during meditation, simply watch them carefully. Don t hold onto them.