Along with OM chanting, if you make a conscious effort to silence the body, mind, and core (spirit), it is much more useful than otherwise. As a mantra, you can extend the OM with 3 times repeating 'Shanti', a Sanskrit word indicating silence.

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The Last Breath: Use your imagination to encounter the ultimate fear of Death. You will imagine as if every breath that you are taking is the very last breath. Focus on the exhalation and exhale as if it is the last breath out. You are not waiting for the next breath to come. If it comes, it...