Appendix A
Meditation Worksheet
Directions: Locate two resources on the Internet that explain meditation techniques. Copy and paste the web address into the top of the matrix. After reviewing the website, provide a brief summary for each source. Below your summary, list two interesting facts you learned from each site. Try the techniques you located in your Internet search. Provide a brief description of what happened in your experience.
Be sure to answer the two questions below the matrix also. Web Address (URL): | http://www.freemeditations.com/ | http://www.meditationsociety.com/index.html | Summary of resource: | This site lists many different meditation methods that will help bring inner peace and relaxation. The site offers free meditation online that can be practiced daily to increase positive thoughts and relaxation. | This site is the official site of Mediation Society of America. They have mediation techniques for every level (beginning to expert) and from all over the world. According to the site, mediation can turn you into a happy, caring, loving, compassionate, good citizen. | Two interestingFacts: | 1. Mediation helps people become relaxed, peaceful, and happy when practiced. 2. Many people view mediation as a spiritual path of self-enlightenment and God realization. | 1. It is beneficial to do a state of mediation for 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the evening 2. Total mediation requires calm self-control 24/7, at all times. | What happened after you tried each technique? | I tried the mediation to relax and did not feel any different. I then tried anger management, shine the light, snakes and ladders, and inner peace. I did not feel any different when I did them and I felt somewhat bored. I tried saying some of them in my head and some out loud. I did not notice any changes. I feel no different than before and I am still in the same mind state. | Again, I felt no different than