James Radcliffe has a post up on meditation and its wonderful effects on the rest of your activities in life.  It is one of the most difficult things to achieve–letting go of all the cares and worries of the world, quieting your mind,  and just BE.  It’s especially difficult for me because of the mercury interfering with brain function.  The brain, heart, and soul are intertwined and it is difficult to connect with God/Higher Power/Creator when your mind is scrambling with thoughts bouncing all over the place.  But on those few occasions when I am able to clear my head and stop the active thinking, and allow the release of the worldly concerns, it is wonderful.  And I do feel more connected with God and all of creation with meditation….a gift.