Lets say the little men represent your negative emotions. The angry you, the anxious you, the resentful you, the sad you, the stubborn you, etc. Direct them to the center by discovering the opportunity for growth that each one provides. Once they reach the center, they turn neutral or positive. This will be the intention of you meditation. The calmer the mind, the easier they are to direct.
HealHop teaches many techniques and methods such as this one to get your emotions under control. Once you meditate on and understand these concepts, you can practice them on your own.