Reply #2: Yes, yes, this is the key

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

though my meditations last minutes, not hours (still working on stilling the monkey mind). Another practice to do is the breathe peace. Put a phrase that is meaningful to you on the breath, thinking it with each inbreath and each outbreath. It could be Om, Shanti, just about anything. By watching the breath, keeping it even and regular, you can regulate your emotions--ever tried staying angry with an even and regular breath? :) Anyway, this practice can extend the meditation so aptly described in the article--and it is this focus on peace that will lead us through the shadows of maya that have been created.