Active Meditation

This is the advanced form of meditation, because it combines remaining mentally active with meditating.

As always, get yourself relaxed and comfortable using whatever method is best for you, such as relaxing your muscles one by one. You might even light candles or incense, or use aromatic oils.

Now, instead of picturing a static image, choose a scenario. This should be like acting in a movie, or watching and directing one, depending on your viewpoint. You can practice with scenarios for entertainment, like flying on a magic carpet, surfing the waves, or walking through a calm forest.

When you concentrate on the scene for long enough, you will slip into a dream-like alpha state. You will be aware and awake, without taking notice of outside distractions.