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The truth about meditation is quite different from what the average, inexperienced person thinks of it. Public opinion is shaped by a lifetime of societal influence, such as through Hollywood comedies, written by people who know little about meditation, that lampoon meditation and other “kooky” ... Views: 1100
Meditation Tips: Sort Out Your Seating
Meditation is a very effective method of stress reduction and it promotes physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. Since the majority of people meditate while they are seated it's important that you get it right.
Why? Well by learning to ... Views: 1251
Access Samadhi is a stage of meditation where interesting things can happen. It is the active gateway to fixed Samadhi. The danger with access Samadhi is that a meditator can become so engrossed with the unusual aspects of access Samadhi that they lose interest in going further.
The ... Views: 935
Stress is no joke. It can ruin your health, your relationhips and your happiness. That's why it's so important that you work out a way to release the build up of pressure and tension that excess stress causes in your body.
One of the simplest ways to do this is meditation. Now before you ... Views: 909
From the Prologue of : Meditations In My Favourite Places In Southern Africa. by Gail Evans.
So ........ you have arrived in this Africa, in this love of mine my friend. Welcome home. Oh? You do not think that this is your home? Did you say that you are just a traveller here? Ummm, I ... Views: 947
I’ve been practicing meditation for over 10 years now, the keyword there being practice. I’m certainly no Guru or Buddhist monk that has sat in quite contemplation for those 10 years. I’m just your average guy seeking some spiritual connection.
So, here’s the short version of my experience in ... Views: 973
Meditative chimes have been around for centuries and have been used in all cultures. Chimes have a long and varied history. The sounds that are produced by chimes are very soothing and meditative, producing relaxation.
Chimes can be very useful for shaping the environment that you would ... Views: 2975
I am Melek Metatron. With the words OMAR TA SATT I greet you as what I am: the Eye of God.
With the entire love of the light embedded in the glow of the radiance of the Divine Thought Field I turn towards you, my dear divine human being on Earth. Thinner and thinner the veils are becoming, ... Views: 2364
Why, Self, am I writing to you? Well, for one thing, you’ve been a busy lately. I’ve had trouble getting your attention. Sometimes you can get someone’s attention with a memo, so I thought I’d give it a try.
Anyhow, why do I suggest that you find the time to ... Views: 1463
Question:
I wanted to ask you a question about metaphysical meditation. I think that is what it is but am not sure.
Since I was a child I have on occasion meditated on the physical universe and all existence within it. Visualizing it's vastness in my mind. I then try to bring my focus to ... Views: 854
Bring the mind to a state of quiescence is essential for the practice of meditation. Once an individual is able to achieve this state during meditation, it is a next step to carry that silent mind into the external life. People frequently ask how it is possible to have a silent nind at any time ... Views: 111
The mind seems always to be busy, and we seem to have a constant inner commentary about sensations, perceptions, memories, anticipated activities, hopes and dreams, and worries about situations we need to address. Then there are the drives and cravings such as hunger, thirst, or sensations of ... Views: 707
I want to draw your attention to a very basic question in life. Are you happy? Are you contended with what you have? If not, then perhaps you are reading the right article. The most basic thing in our life is to be happy and experience joy. But are we experiencing it? I know the answer will be a ... Views: 873
Buddhism’s crucial axiom is that the world is a place filled with suffering, and as sentient beings we should strive to escape its cycle and transcend it. The two guiding principles that allow one to achieve this are wisdom and compassion. Wisdom is a deep understanding of the world and others ... Views: 1165
These are unprecedented times, as companies are scrambling for business continuity, and millions of workers around the world are forced to adapt to a workplace culture dubbed as the world’s largest work-from-home experiment. But there is a steep price to be paid for this change – weakened ... Views: 609
Meditation is part of my life. I make time for it every day because it changes my life. My practice brings calm and happiness. I see "the light" when I meditate, and I often see images or color. Meditation is also a good tool for imagining a better life or seeing life from a different ... Views: 1014
Being present in the space of each perfect moment of life is to walk The Path of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Gurus, and Yogis throughout the course of time. It is not difficult to begin the journey on this Path. It is not difficult to stop and begin to notice that as you are walking you feel the ... Views: 772
Mindfulness – So What?
Most have heard of mindfulness while few truly practice it Mindfulness comes to us in two forms: the spiritual/meditative practice or as a tool in self examination and behavior control.
The online brain trust Wikipedia.com, the Free Encyclopedia, describes ... Views: 2291
Mindfulness – So What?
Most have heard of mindfulness while few truly practice it Mindfulness comes to us in two forms: the spiritual/meditative practice or as a tool in self examination and behavior control.
The online brain trust Wikipedia.com, the Free Encyclopedia, describes ... Views: 2041
MINDFULNESS AND OUR HABIT ENERGY
By Ruth Fishel, M.Ed.
The first thing I did every morning for many years was to read something inspirational and then meditate for at least 20 minutes. One day I received the surprise gift of an Ipad from a friend, a gift that would allow me to instantly ... Views: 2950
Being aware of change without having to stop and interpret it, mindfulness means detachment. I call it surfing on change. As the waves you surf upon, as the waves that come and go and vary in size and intensity, change is fluid and always present.
But you do not have to immerse yourself in ... Views: 1623
In a world that has gone so far out of control many are seeking some comfort in practices of certainty. Many want to have some stability, tradition and thereby peace of mind. Not surprisingly the “good old days” are remembered with relish even if they weren’t “so ... Views: 1550
Mindfulness meditation is free. There are no health insurance premiums, drug costs, or expensive therapies. And it works! But first you have to understand the authentic instructions, and secondly you must practice diligently. If you do this, mental and physical problems will melt away. Try it! ... Views: 1704
Learning to control how you think and feel has many positive effects towards an increased ability to concentrate and focus on yourself instead of the negativity of others. By practicing mindfulness techniques daily, you'll quickly find yourself feeling less stressful and more positive about each ... Views: 1658
Meditation has been found to have a positive influence on the body, mind, and spirit. Successful management of chronic pain, decrease in blood pressure, and reduction in stress hormones are a few of the physiological benefits of meditative practices. Meditation is also known to produce a ... Views: 1482
Is the world an illusion?
No, of course not. When someone says the world you perceive is an illusion, they are either being figurative or they are mistaken. The world is the world. It is that in which we live.
Why do they say the world is an illusion, then? Because, as I have mentioned in ... Views: 1585
You know the most asked question about meditation I get?
It’s not… how do you meditate?
It’s not… what do you listen to when you meditate?
Or even what position (is your body in) when you meditate?
It’s WHEN do you find the time to meditate?
I’ve posted many photos of beautiful ... Views: 941
Have you ever thought of taking some time off from work and travel to beautiful destinations in an attempt to relax and relive? Do you wish to take yourself on a trip surrounding a deeper meaning concerning the wellness of your health and mind? That is what a yoga retreat provides you with. No ... Views: 728
Self-improvement by far is the most exploited lie that the seekers of expanded awareness or enlightenment can encounter. This lie has also been used as a marketing tool by a great majority of self-help specialists all over the globe and for quite some time now.
So, let us explore this for ... Views: 1676
I remember over a decade ago when I was in “psychic school”. My friends thought it was so glamorous but I wasn’t really learning any new skills. Instead I would tell them, “It’s like I’m in therapy.”
Every time I would read another person’s energy, I had to face myself. If I wasn’t willing to ... Views: 1345
Those of you who are new, Welcome. To those of you who have been with me and have had little windows into this journey of vastness, thank you for your love, support, and kind posts. My house is alive with flowers mostly from a dear friend who decided that the holy days were going to come to ... Views: 1313
It is a clear fact that each and every body is affected by the various effects of Stress & Strain due to many reasons. At one end, we will try to avoid the Stressful Situations, but at the other end it is coming to our life in a big way unknowingly and unexpectedly.
Everybody is in ... Views: 673
How do we deal with everything life throws at us in this day and age?
If you are living in the world today, you are facing serious issues that may cause depression. With stress over the economy, finances, and other professional and personal problems, more people today face mental health issues ... Views: 1042
Chances are if you live in or nearby Scottsdale, AZ you have either heard about or seen The New Church of Phoenix.
Just in case you haven’t, they are located at 561 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254.
In a similar manner, you might also find yourself wondering what The New Church of ... Views: 1322
Just imagine what it would feel like if all you have to do to get rid of your stress and tension was to listen to healing,
relaxing music based on Chinese medicine principles. You gently close your eyes and follow the guided imagery
that allows your body to heal itself.
As a practitioner of ... Views: 2068
In the 2011 Stressed in America Findings published by the American Psychological Association (APA), New Yorkers, more than other Americans, cited willpower as the leading barrier to making lifestyles changes, including those that reduce stress. Furthermore, New Yorkers said making lifestyle ... Views: 1870
Just spent a delicious weekend doing very little at all. Rochelle and I both work a lot – on Yoga of the Mind because we love it and on other business as well. Most weekends are full of the overflow from the week as well as personal tasks such as housekeeping.
My college classmate, Marci ... Views: 1549
NOTHING LIKE MEDITATION
(Vinod Anand)
You are standing in awe in front of a painting. You are getting lost in this labyrinth of shapes and forms, until you are no more. And yet, you are more yourself than you have ever been before.
If you’ve ever experienced this, you know that art of ... Views: 1380
Staggering amount of information can be found on the internet regarding meditation – a subject that is as vast and deep as the space itself. Most of the information caters to the requirement of glorifying the subject and sheds little light on some ‘not so bright’ aspects.
From time ... Views: 2613
Adamea:
Creation of a Magnetic Field in You
Jesus Christ:
Opening of the Calyx of Miracles
Kryon:
Energetic Changes on Mother Earth
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I am Adamea. I am the cosmic light of creation, the feminine energy, and come from the universe that is called Quadril 5.
As ... Views: 1571
The purpose of meditation practice is to deeply recognize and commune with our own innate sacredness; to experience the living dynamic divine energy inside of our beings. That power is already right there inside of us; we really only need to sit still and pay attention to it..
As simple as ... Views: 2241
OMNIPURE GUIDED MEDITATIONS
In 2004, Kirkland and Laura Ross envisioned a Hologram Photon Light Sphere that surrounds the body and serves as an advanced educational tool for the mind and body to re-member everything that you choose to experience from any reference point in time. During ... Views: 1401
An interview with Dhamma master Michael Kewley by Leonie Gschwendtberger
'Dhamma is simple. Live with love and be aware.
It is only the mind that complicates this teaching and says that it is not enough. The mind, invested as it is in fascination and distraction from simply being, always ... Views: 1390
I often define meditation as an experience of being in a state of mind that does not require any thinking to be aware of the experience. In most cases, if you think that you are meditating, by default, you are not really meditating, because your mind is busy thinking. On the other hand, ... Views: 1153
A heron stands alone in the shallows. She is seemingly oblivious to me. I remain quiet and study it, praying inside for guidance and inspiration. I receive it. This occurred recently while I was walking on a sandy mound in a bay on the ocean,
She remains alone. I wonder why. She obviously has ... Views: 1617
Adults are seeking conditional perception of God with many names and logos and the scriptures of God and become worn without any conclusion. There is little research for his selfishness and learn the art of restoring his selfishness in his inner self, unconditionally and feel to reach the ... Views: 1058
If you are feeling stress, anxiety or just damn right bored during lockdown why not try out Inhere's new online meditation classes. Inhere was in fact London's first dedicated meditation studio and were recently featured in Rainmakrr's hot new London startups list in the wellness category and ... Views: 857
Faith in the divine power helps one oversee and get through all negatives in life. But one must work towards finding the path of enlightenment.
Even in the most adverse of circumstances, spirituality helps one oversee the problems that surround him and acts as the guiding force in ... Views: 1551
One of the core elements of mindfulness is learning how to identify where emotions are occurring in the body. Emotion is not just an experience of the mind, after all. It is a visceral, whole-self experience. And when you can notice and become aware of the emotions in your body, you can treat ... Views: 1360