How to Make Decisions Through Meditating

You have a big decision to make, and you're struggling between two choices. Why not let the universe help you decide? With this simple technique, you might receive the guidance that leads you to the best choice.

Things You'll Need

• Quiet space
• Candle
• Objects representing your choices
• Journal to record impressions

Instructions

1. Set up a space where you can have some privacy and peace. Turn off your cell phone.

2. Choose an object to represent each of your choices. If you are choosing which candidate to hire (vote for, or marry), you might want to use pictures of the candidates, or objects that represent them. If you're trying to decide whether to move to a new location, you might use an airline ticket to represent the move, and a rent receipt to represent staying. Set the objects before you.

3. Light the candle. Slow down your consciousness for several minutes, feeling yourself breathe smoothly in and out. Focus on the candle. Don't think about your choice; just let your mind become empty.

4. Gradually look at your choice objects. Try to remain objective about them; don't let your mind become clouded with your present feelings about the choices. Just look at the objects and let your subconscious mind register them. When you are ready, ask your question aloud: "Which of these choices is best for me and for the highest good of all?" or "Which of these choices is in keeping with my highest personal path?" Write the question in your journal, leaving space to write the answer; if an answer seems apparent as you write the question, jot down the answer as well.

5. Blow out the candle. Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Listen for an answer. When your eyes are closed, does the image of one object keep popping up in your mind? Believe that you already know the answer, and thank whatever higher power you believe in for giving you the wisdom to make the choice. If you still don't know what to choose when you are done, leave your choice objects in a spot where you'll see them several times a day. One of them will be trying to draw your attention. That is your subconscious mind telling you the answer you seek.

Tips & Warnings

• If you already know that one choice is right and the other is wrong (but tempting), choose to do the right thing.

• When presented with two seemingly equal choices, if you find yourself completely unable to decide, then the choices probably are equal, and it won't matter what you decide.

• Once you have made a decision, don't look back. Follow your heart and move forward. The moment of certainty never comes.