The Benefits of Meditating

There are many benefits to be gained from meditation and many great reasons why people meditate. Over the years I have helped many people improve their quality of life and get the most out of their meditation. Here are some of the benefits that myself and other people have experienced from regular meditation:

Stress reduction and deeper relaxation
The ability to be calm and make better choices
An increased sense of peace and well-being
Discovering your personal stillness inside
Putting life back into perspective
Increased awareness of subtle energies
Improving intuition
Self healing
Feeling more solid, earthed and positive
Increased self esteem
Improved sleep
Crystal Awareness
Learning what can't be learned from books about life's mysteries & the "bigger picture"

Over the years I have received many emails such as the following:

...before meditation my life was a constant cycle of satisfying desires. I realized that I was always chasing something to make me feel happy or fulfilled but I never got there - it was all really pointless. Since I started meditating on pure energy I've had many amazing realizations and I now know for myself that there is an inner world to go to and my life now has a true purpose - thanks again...

How do people start this meditation?