shakurav - Thank you for your considerate response. Yes, I have given my friend David the self concentration meditation and I think he does it occasionally but not consistently in addition to his yoga. I need to gently encourage him to continue the meditations. I wanted to start him with SC before I give him SU since I think SC is easier for him to start. My intent was to migrate him to SU however he lost his father this week and so we have "lost our balance" for the time being. Also he will be seeing an audiologist soon and that also has thrown off his focus. I need to keep focussed as well and I appreciate your encouragement. I have found gallen's suggestions to be very helpful as well. I think David will be very encouraged to hear that SFQ support group will meditate for his healing.