Tommy Faulconer: chanting to reach the divine

The other day I decided to meditate in order to relieve some stress from the rough week I had been having. As I sat on my blanket in my room and tried to concentrate on freeing my mind, which seems like an oxymoron, I realized I was unable to free myself of the distractions in the room. It was then that I decided to try chanting to center myself. As I began chanting the same rhythm, I found myself becoming more freed from the distractions, and I felt lighter. It was the rhythm that helped me find a center where I could have a spiritual experience. The rhythm drowned out the daily hustle and bustle and took me to another level beyond the earthly realm.. It was free and empty of the stress of the week. There I felt more at peace and couldn't even begin to think about how my week had been. Chanting plays a vital part in many rituals because of its ability to really focus the person on their goal and that spiritual journey.