quick update
A few people have asked me what kind of meditation I'm going to try, and while I'd like to invent my own involving the melting of 72% cocoa solids and butter, I'm starting with a book that Cal has referred to me many times. It's called Deep Meditation. You can find the info here.
I believe it is the same as transcendental meditation practiced widely, and notably by Jerry Seinfeld. And if it's good enough for Jerry, well then.