But hey , at least the rich and elderly get what ' s theirs . <| sep |> Yup Hate to tell you this buddy , but even with excellent instructions you are likely to teach yourself wrong in one way or another . The truth is that ' s just part of the learning process . Meditation is largely a game of trial and error , and the best instructions out there are really only suggestions based on other peoples ' experience . Just do your best to take on an open , experimental attitude and measure your progress by results . If you notice your mind being freed from greed , hatred and delusion then you ' re doing something right . If you notice more clinging arising , adjust your method or your attitude . That ' s pretty much the gist of right effort .