I loved this and now I am just so enthusiastic and motivated to read the previous parts. I am meditating and chanting regularly these days and I am on the phase to build and unlock serenity. I am not there yet, but hopefully in some time, will have unlocked serenity. Trying to take things slowly and one at a time and see where my right concentration takes me. As for right concentration, I think I yet to have work on improving it completely but I can see some shift in that since the past 8 months.
I found avoiding tv and violent sexually charge entertainment has helped my serenity/calming the mind and body as well as trying to speak kindly. I don't have to meditate to do this. I found paying attention to my body sensations helps me as well. Staying aware that sensations can trigger old habits and letting the sensation pass without taking action also helped me...this awareness or mindfulness is developed on the cushion and integrated through practice in daily life. Many of my friends use chanting as a form of meditation as well. I think, this is just my opinion cultivating serenity/mindfulness/calmness is much like gardening. May your practice bring sweet fruit @sharoonyasir
For me, doing things mindfully is a type of meditation because from my research, I found out that meditation is about bringing a state of complete awareness which if you nurture can help you do everything with a peaceful state of mind and complete consciousness.
What you said above helps me a lot too especially when I realize I'm thinking of the past or future concerns. It is then I bring my awareness to the moment and regain my sanity.