Short answer – you cannot.
Look here, first, at the dictionary definitions. These will also give you an indication regarding how you might begin training your mind towards the application of meditation.
meditate /ˈmɛdɪteɪt/
verb
- focus one’s mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.
- think deeply about (something).
- engage in contemplation, be in a thoughtful state, be in a brown study, be lost in thought, debate with oneself,
- plan, mentally; consider.
Finally, understand that the ancient practice of meditation, a practice used in diverse cultures and to diverse ends, has been traditionally understood to be one that takes a little time and attention before acquiring the ability. Take Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras as one example. Almost 2,000 years ago, the sage Patanjali was recommending adherence to a strict regimen of 6 different steps including breathing exercises, introspection, concentration and focus exercises and ethical behaviors before even approaching a state that might be called meditation.

…is a natural mystic, Śaiva-Śākta Tantrika and Jñāna Yogī. David holds degrees in Eastern Philosophy and Semiotics, lives in Japan with his family, and works as an author and teacher of the wisdom traditions, devoting his time to developing science-based tools and programs that help people reach the fullest potential of the human condition. This site is the legacy of the Himalayan Ashram—Uma Maheshwara Yoga & Ayurveda (UmaMaYA).
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