One may also ‘meditate’ on the Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Bojjhaṅga). They are:

1. Mindfulness (sati), i.e., to be aware and mindful in all activities and movements both physical and mental.
2. Investigation and research into the various problems of doctrine (dhamma-vicaya). Included here are all our religious, ethical and philosophical studies, reading, researches, discussions, conversation, even attending lectures relating to such doctrinal subjects.
3. Energy (viriya), to work with determination till the end.
4. Joy (pīti), the quality quite contrary to the pessimistic, gloomy or melancholic attitude of mind.
5. Relaxation (passaddhi) Of both body and mind. One should not be stiff physically or mentally.
6. Concentration (samādhi).
7. Equanimity (upekkhā), i.e., to be able to face life in all its vicissitudes with calm of mind, tranquility, without disturbance.

To cultivate these qualities the most essential thing is a genuine wish, will, or inclination.