The Six Step Preparation for Meditation

In The Mind Illuminated meditation book, a six-step preparation process is recommended before meditating. The first step involves determining your motivation for practicing, whether it's for awakening, enlightenment, or peace of mind. The second step is setting a specific goal for the meditation session, such as remaining focused or completing the session. The third step involves reflecting on how your recent meditation sessions have been, whether you've been sleepy or distracted. Next, you need to check your expectations and commit to being disciplined and focused during the practice. The fifth step involves identifying internal and external distractions and making a commitment to letting them go and returning to the meditation. Finally, checking your posture and finding a comfortable position concludes the preparation process.