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This is a guided meditation, meant for beginners, but it is also effective if you know how to meditate.
It is best to ask someone with a calm and friendly voice to read to you the steps in mediation and follow the directions precisely.
Guided meditation can bring you to a peace you may not ... Views: 645
Meditation is easy to understand and practice and the benefits are enormous, but choosing the right approach and learning which techniques will work best for you, can't be determined by reading a book or magazine, or listening to a CD etc.
If you go this route and decide to give it a try, the ... Views: 1501
Meditation. What is it? It is not easy to put into words exactly, but more of an experience.
Meditation is that experience where one’s consciousness becomes engrossed and merged with the object of meditation.
If you are an absolute beginner and are interested in meditation, the guided ... Views: 873
Guided imagery meditation and regression are modalities that have been used with more frequency over the past several years and are powerful tools for both transformation and empowerment.
What is guided imagery meditation? Actually, guided meditation is somewhat of a cross between relaxation, ... Views: 2209
Guided meditation is simply using help in order to meditate and it is the best way for a person to be introduced to the world of meditation. Guided Meditation is the new paradigm in mediation for today's busy lifestyles. It is also good for beginners who may have trouble concentrating when ... Views: 1964
A lot of people are familiar with the concept of meditation and its tremendous benefits. A lot of people know a lot, but perhaps not enough as even though there may be books or CD’s or magazines to get information from, determining the right technique or approach that will suit you is not ... Views: 643
Did you know that guided meditations are one of the greatest ways to get into the habit of meditating? That is because they are straightforward to use, which is great if you're in need of constant relaxation after a hard day.
The funny thing is most people find it hard to find the time to ... Views: 1029
Guided meditation,
To begin with this guided meditation technique(s) for beginners, you will need to find a quiet space where you can relax and not be disturbed for around half an hour. At the start, if you can follow a guided meditation even for a few minutes then you are doing well.
So ... Views: 766
As the author of your life script, you are responsible for consciously writing a new story. This ritual declares both to the world and to yourself, This old chapter is ending. A new chapter is beginning. This ritual is designed to put a big The End on your old story. You’ve paid your dues. It’s ... Views: 926
Inspiration is defined as “filling with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence.” To be inspired is to be infused with knowledge that brings exciting moments of clarity, focus and inner awareness.
The word meditation is an ancient word for prayer. Guided meditations are particularly ... Views: 605
Many questions arise in the mind of anyone who wants to establish a daily practice of meditation. For example: How long should I meditate? The first guideline is, don't be ruled by what others do. What works well for others may not work for you. Accept that in many ways you are unique. Here are ... Views: 1082
I was discussing the importance of meditation the other day, and it dawned me that I should discuss the importance of this practice with you. Now, I know some of you are going to say, meditation, what is he talking about now? But, trust me, many of you who question this ancient practice are the ... Views: 2076
There are various options available in India today for understanding and promoting mental health along with providing proper care and facilitation for the same. Although there are various traditional methods available, today through this post, let's shed some more light on a well established ... Views: 1327
You probably already know that the brain has two hemispheres, the right and left, and that the left side of the brain generally controls the right side of the body and vice versa.
The left part of the brain is in control when logic is needed. It controls verbal tasks, paying attention to ... Views: 3416
Recently I was on the phone counseling one my meditation students who has been going through some challenging times. A mother of two, she is in the midst of a painfully ugly divorce and just took a new job that has her commuting nearly 2 hours a day each way.
I opened the conversation with ... Views: 1342
In a culture that embraces Adderall, paying attention has become the most sought-after skill for those looking for a competitive edge. From blurry-eyed college applicants to top executives, the ability to focus on what matters most is the key to coping—and competing—despite the stresses of ... Views: 1275
Are you finding it hard to get into a daily meditation practice? Despite your good intentions, do you find you just can't seem to find 15 minutes a day to do something that you know helps you feel better, more calm, and less stressed?
Maybe you feel that you're just too busy. Maybe you just ... Views: 938
What is she talking about now? I can hear you all saying it out loud. Well, let me explain what I mean by having the courage to die. I have talked before about the many parts of self- there is so much that makes us who and what we think we are. There is our negative ego, our younger self, ... Views: 1517
worshipped during ancient times is because the sun provides us with many kinds of benefits. Moreover, humans know that the sun is the only source of energy, light as well as warmth needed for life to survive on earth. Hence worshipping sun became a practice that was common all round the world. ... Views: 664
Flower Power
Painful life experiences can lead you to close your heart like a tender flower that closes its petals against the chill of the night. In this exercise, you learn to consciously open your heart so that you and all around you can share in the heavenly fragrance of its blossom.
Time ... Views: 971
The 3 gunas of Nature, Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas are active in all things, even in the approach we take to the practice of meditation. Understanding these modes and the specific types of energy they each represent can aid us in tuning the meditation practice for ultimate positive results. Tamas ... Views: 726
Hepatitis is a condition of inflammation of the liver, which is mainly caused by excessive use of illegal drugs, alcohol and certain medical conditions. Another most common cause of this disease is virus, known as Viral Hepatitis, which can spread through unhygienic conditions and being in ... Views: 1963
It is almost impossible for anyone, however gifted, to portray higher dimensional beings accurately with either the use of three dimensional art forms or the use of the written word. Realizing this, we should be grateful for whatever truth the artist or the writer manages to capture, no matter ... Views: 4352
Holosync Meditation is an alternative of the conventional practices. It is very much helpful because it makes the stress less and at the same time the body also gets relaxed. So it should be taken as a regular habit. This habit will certainly prove beneficial for the people whose lifestyle is ... Views: 879
In today's hectic lifestyle, one gets stressed very easily on a regular basis. And while a majority reasons this as being the side effects of an ambitious lifestyle, the fact of the matter is that irrespective of the cause, there is a considerable amount of damage being done to the body on a ... Views: 901
As a home business owner, I find great value in the information I read online in emails, ebooks, newsletters, ezines, articles and website content. However, being an online entrepreneur, I am sometimes bombarded with information (not all content driven) that can become an overwhelming ...
As ... Views: 1295
Stress has a lot to do with the state of your mind and the control you have over your emotions. There are a number of factors that can get us worked up but no matter what the cause of your stress is, one sure way to combat stress is through meditation.
What is Meditation?
Meditation is a ... Views: 1528
So often we hear about how high the rate of divorce is in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Divorces can be emotional, time consuming, and expensive affairs. More than ever, couples are being encouraged to use mediation services in order to solve their difficulties, in order to ... Views: 662
I get the question all the time, "How do I fit a daily meditation into my day? I'm stressed out trying to add one more thing to my life and fit it in and then when I fail to do so I feel defeated and give up. My response is, "Don't make it a production."
Start with a 3-5 minute breathing ... Views: 1683
This wonderful question came from several of our readers, and this one really struck home with me. I was once the queen of stress! Perhaps some of you feel that way, like you are or have been kings or queens of stress in your own life. When you have come to a pinnacle in which you are quite ... Views: 1485
Meditation can be a wonderful habit to build into your daily life. In a world where we are always on the go, always distracted by social media, and always connected to the world around us, having time every day to sit in silence with our thoughts and decompress from your stressful day and all of ... Views: 760
This is one of the most frequently asked questions I’m asked! I’ve decided to do a 10-part series on How To Meditate to help explain it further!
Let’s start with why you want to meditate! Have your ever asked for answers and heard nothing? As much as you may feel you’re ready for the answer to ... Views: 978
In our day to day, we have at our disposal a whole series of tools or instruments whose main purpose is to improve our productivity and be more efficient, either in our work or in our studies. One of these most valued instruments is the mental or conceptual maps, some graphics that are very ... Views: 676
Many people express a desire to learn how to meditate, without really understanding what meditation involves or what the process of learning it means in the context of a lifelong journey.
This can be true of many areas of life, but especially true of meditation. This is in part because it is ... Views: 1535
INTRO…
I looked up some answers to questions from the Internet about Meditation and couldn’t believe what I found! People who are guessing and/or totally misinformed about THE most powerful tool a person can have.
It’s an UNSEEN force of POWER and unless you’ve never done it, or been ... Views: 936
Stress can have a very seriously negative impact on your body, your health and your life. Through this article you are provided an overview of how stress can effect your body. By understanding how stress can effect your body you will be in a far better position to reduce the amount of stress ... Views: 2248
The alpha level of mind is peak of the human brain, where he discovered his real powers and abilities in life. The result relies on the ability to control the brain at this stage, some times some people are able to read the minds of others as well. Many people do not believe it, but there are ... Views: 1873
Virtually every person on the planet desires a peaceful life, even though most are not knowingly aware of it. Consciously we may feel our life is okay or even great when filled with nonstop activity. But at a deeper level we all long for peace. In a previous article I spoke of spiritual practice ... Views: 605
As you think about the question, imagine yourself sitting in the center of a lotus blossom, take in a deep breath and exhale slowly… imagine the tension flowing out of your body and the relaxation flowing in with each breath. As you feel more and more relaxed and your mind becomes more ... Views: 1853
A Liver Biopsy is the medical procedure which involves removing a small piece of liver tissue so that it can be examined under a microscope for various signs of any damage or disease related to the liver. The most important reason for Liver Biopsy is the detection of abnormal cells in liver such ... Views: 2337
I love my life journey. I continually strive to expand my life and be of service to others. The mental block walls I run into are limiting beliefs I have about myself. These beliefs erode my confidence and they can also make me feel I am less than a woman than I am.
I know intellectually ... Views: 1308
There is a reason the divorce rates are really high in the United States. When the honeymoon phase of a marriage is over, the couple will begin to really tackle issues that they will face as the years roll by. This includes things like finance, buying and owning property and having kids. In ... Views: 1079
Meditation has been a holistic practice for thousands of years, one that helps practitioners relax and reconnect with their inner selves. Meditation also allows for people to stay centered in the present moment, which can become an invaluable tool for veterans who are haunted with the memories ... Views: 1506
Part 1 of this article demonstrated the many ways in which soldiers benefit from practicing meditation, especially those who are affected by mental illnesses like PTSD as well as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). This article actually teaches veterans how to meditate.
The U.S. Department of ... Views: 1362
It’s strange to think that sitting still in deep relaxation or meditation can help us to lose weight.
When we think of things that will help us with weight loss, we would normally think of changing our diet (so that we don’t consume so many calories) or performing physical exercise (so that ... Views: 1134
A health practice that has existed for thousands of years, meditation was originally used to help us understand the deeper meaning of life and spirituality. In today's world, more and more people choose to use it in an effort to reduce stress in both their personal and professional lives. ... Views: 1286
My Father was stressed for his whole life. If he had only known what I know now, and the simple fast way I have learned to meditate deeply and quickly he could still be alive today.
What happen to him and what did I learn. Let me tell you. The first thing is that he was like a lot of dads, a ... Views: 1291
“Tomorrow’s victory is today’s practice.” ~ Chris Bradford. The Way of the Warrior
Of all the things I’ve done to grow myself and evolve myself, having a daily practice has been the most significant.
For years, I’d wanted to do some sort of ‘practice’ every day, some meditation, perhaps ... Views: 1021
As we move through the different stages of life, the challenges we face and the tools we have at our disposal to deal with them change. Speaking generally, we may in our youth feel the anxiety and uncertainty of trying to build a life for ourselves, but benefit from a sense of possibility and ... Views: 719
How Meditation Helps You to Reach Spirituality?
Although distinct in their own ways, both yoga and meditation (https://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/What_is_the_Difference_Between_Meditation_and_Yoga.html) are becoming mainstream exercises across the world. According to CDC, US meditation has ... Views: 824