Extracts from the book Meditation and Spiritual life (by Swami Yathiswarananda a monk from the monastic order of the Ramakrishna Mission) This extract points out practical suggestions to prepare the mind to get into meditative states. Helpful for anyone already on the meditative journey or for someone who is beginning out. These readings are just to help with contemplation on spiritual ideas to help you grow. Any practice should be undertaken with the help of a teacher.