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Want to get your Buddha on? Here are some easy tricks for meditation newbies

News and updates on COVID-19 can get heavy on your mental wellbeing (Shutterstock)

Things are thick. The world is grappling with a pandemic. If there ever was a time to think about safeguarding your mental health, it is now. The latest news on COVID-19, global and local statistics, measures by the government and more constant updates and can get heavy. It is likely that you have heard that meditation is great for your mental wellbeing. You may be all geared up to embrace your inner Buddha, but how do you get started?

When I began trying to meditate, I would just churn up pictures in my head of starry skies as if I am floating away from everything. I tried to force thoughts out of my head and not think about things. Here is what I learnt

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