Some people use certain objects and places to help them focus and meditate.

For example: This is why there are so many statues of Buddha out there in the world. Buddha is used by Buddhists, Zen practioners and some spiritualists as a point of focus, a representation of what we could all acheive through meditation. I even have a Buddha statue in my meditation area because I have always held a deep respect for him and consider him to be a great prophet. He has reached a level of knowledge through meditation that most can only dream about and many Buddhists hope to achieve. Although, I have my Buddha statue surrounded by nature elements.
Even though that is my point of focus, I think I meditate best while near water.

To get to the point with all this, I raise the question do you have favorite areas or points of focus to help you meditate? Care to share for those in here that do not but could use the extra help?

There are also guided meditation CDs out there but I have never tried one so I don't know how well they help. I have doen guided deep relaxation which was fantastic.