Meditation is the magic carpet that will carry you where the clouds are far behind you and troubles melt like lemon drops. You, like Dorothy, have the power within to go 'OM'. It's easy and fun.
So put aside your expectations about meditation and don't worry about doing it 'right'. There are infinite possibilities and no fixed criterion for determining the right meditation for you. Slip on your ruby slippers, click your heels three times and remember these zen commandments from Bethela, the Good Witch.
Find that special place: If possible, this should be a dedicated place for meditation. It can be at a table in a corner of a room, a special spot in front of a window, on the floor at the foot of your bed. Keep it comfortable and fresh and fun. A ritual will get you in the right mood for meditation. Anything that tells your mind that this is what is on your
agenda will be helpful. Engage all your senses. Light a candle, burn some incense, use essential oils that are pleasing to you. Sit on a satin cushion or velvet pillow - something that feels good. Honor this sacred time and space.
Same good time: Dawn and dusk are particularly good because the world seems to enter into a special tranquility at these times. More important is to give the mind notice that at a certain time you are going to meditate. And setting aside 10 minutes every day is better than 1 hour once a week. The length of time is less important than the daily practice.
Shhhhhh - quiet please. Eliminate as much noise and as many potential distractions as possible. Turn off the cell phone, lock the door. Don't worry about those things you can't control.
Comfort is key. Sit comfortably with your spine reasonably straight. this allows the energy to flow freely up the spine which is an important aspect of meditation. Leaning against a chair back, a wall, headboard, etc. is perfectly all right. If you're sitting in a chair, place your feet flat on the floor. Arms relaxed, shoulders down. Place your hands in any position that is comfortable.
Joy to the world! An attitude of joy in just sitting, in just being -without expectation - is essential to meditation. In China and Japan the meditation posture is known as 'sitting like a mountain'. This gives the feeling of solidity and stillness with the body well connected to the ground and the mind reaching to the heavens. When you sit, having this image will be very helpful to your practice.
As you move through the 3 stages of meditation: concentration, contemplation and samadhi, you will calm your mind/body/soul and enter into the blissful state of oneness - where bluebirds fly. It's a looong way from Kansas.