Tools of the Trade - Your Surroundings

Yes I know it' sounds weird but where you are can effect your ritual, spell or gathering just like anything else. If it's loud and you can't concentrate then it could be very hard to meditate. Try and make sure that where you are fits in with what it is you are trying to accomplish. Trying to do a past life regression while the kids are running around just won't work. You probably won't ever get to that meditative state that you need. So think about where you are before you start your work :)