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- Manifesting Meditation in Four Simple Steps - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Rhod JonesManifesting meditation is the process of materializing our desires into the physical world. This is done through increasing the vibration within the body and visualizing our desired outcomes and experiences. This can only be effective when we are fully able to stay connected to the feeling ...
Views: 63 - Full Moon Rising - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Lisa TunneyIf you are in the mood for being footloose and fancy free and wish to raise your vibration in the process, then step out to the Templeton Trail at Cathedral Rock for the full moon drumming circle. It truly is a magical event where participants are encouraged to explore the Divine in their own ...
Views: 47 - What Is God? - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Frans LangenkampCan we define God or can we describe him accurately? To answer this question, I would like to start with a counter question: can we define and adequately describe a pebble? The answer to this question is ‘Yes’ for those of us who have seen a pebble and held it in their hand. The answer is ‘No’ ...
Views: 51 - Connecting with Mother Earth at the Stupa - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Lisa TunneyIt doesn't matter how many times I visit a place; I will always see new things and have a completely different experience. On my first visit to the Stupa, I spent time in a seated meditation, while facing the Stupa itself. This morning, I was guided to pay attention to Mother Earth. So, that is ...
Views: 47 - You Can Experience Enlightenment Using This "No Mind" Meditation Technique - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Kip MazuyYou can learn how to attain the state of no mind in meditation by learning and practicing this simple meditation technique. No mind, mind of no mind, meditation technique, meditation, zen, enlightenment, Before we get into the meditation technique, first let’s talk about what is termed ...
Views: 71(2 votes) - Why Personal Change is so Hard - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Mike EvansHi, Mike Evans here from TheSerenityPath.com where you can create your own customized spiritual practice and for most people, that includes meditation as well as creating a vision, a clear and compelling vision for your future. And today, I’m going to talk a little bit about why it’s so hard to ...
Views: 43 - Relaxation Techniques To Reduce Stress - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from sarah labdarStress is one of the leading factors, which leads to health related problems in the 21st century. The economy, your job, family, finances, and even your health can cause one to have stress. When we encounter stress our bodies release chemical hormones, which flood our blood stream causing ...
Views: 61 - MEDITATION: GUIDANCE FOR THE BEGINNER AND BEYOND - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from gloria eagleThere are countless meditation techniques out there,geared towards cultivating the mind and obtaining higher states of consciousness.We can divide these techniques into the following general categories: A) Meditation involving concentration, or focus on a selected object of thought.The object ...
Views: 62 - How To See God: The Spiritual Power Of Straight Line Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Carol McMahonSpiritual traditions agree God is omnipresent. How then do you see God? Nothing more than awareness is required, but awareness of profound depth. This article explains how a highly efficient method of meditation anchors attention, builds awareness, and delivers the prize. First, let’s look at ...
Views: 69 - Your Higher Self - A Powerful Meditation for Connecting With Your Higher Self - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Christine HoeflichSome people want to reconnect with and cultivate a palpable relationship with their higher self. Your meditation practice should help you with this goal, but some meditations are more effective at this than others. If your relationship with your higher self isn't where you want it to be and ...
Views: 78(1 vote) - Pain and Christian Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Douglas Crowell HawaiiOver the last three decades mindfulness and meditation have gained widespread attention in Western science for their potential use in healthcare. One of the areas in which mindfulness and meditation may be helpful is with patients who are suffering from chronic pain. Mindfulness-based ...
Views: 57 - How to Meditate: Staying Focused and Committed to Your Meditation Practice - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Charles FrancisStaying focused and committed to a meditation practice can be a challenge for beginning meditators. It's easy to get distracted by your other commitments, and begin neglecting your meditation practice. Next thing you know, you've completely stopped meditating. There are a couple of ways to ...
Views: 46 - The Mindfulness Revolution: How Mindfulness Meditation Is Transforming Our Society - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Charles FrancisYou've probably noticed that talk about mindfulness meditation is much more common than it was just a few years ago. Today, I hear about mindfulness meditation from a variety of different sources: on the news, television talk shows, online, and most often in conversation. It wasn't long ago ...
Views: 53 - Why Is Mindfulness Meditation Gaining So Much Popularity in the West? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Charles FrancisIf you're new to meditation, you know how hard it is to learn how to meditate properly. With all the different forms of meditation and books on the market, it's almost impossible for the beginner to figure out where to start. In this article, we're going to look at why mindfulness meditation has ...
Views: 51 - Learning How to Meditate: 3 Reasons Why Beginning Meditators Have So Much Difficulty - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Charles FrancisIn recent years, there has been a tremendous upsurge in the number of people learning how to meditate. The main reason is that scientists are confirming the benefits that practitioners have been touting for years, and much more. But for the beginner, it is often difficult figuring out where to ...
Views: 58 - Starting with Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from samir kunvaria“I mean the whole thing about meditation is about connecting to the higher part of yourself, and then seeing that every living thing is connected in some way.” Gillian Anderson Meditation can be a life changing experience. It can give you peace of mind, which you are searching from long time. ...
Views: 43 - Easy and Quick Ways to Learn How to Meditate - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from sarah labdarMeditation is an ancient art form that has been used in the Eastern cultures for thousands of years. Eastern philosophy believes meditation is used to expand your consciousness until you are at one with the cosmos as a whole. Meditation is about transcending the physical body and letting your ...
Views: 55 - What is Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Svetlana AntonyshynWhat is M E D I T A T I O N and what it is for? Meditation is a simple process of quieting your mind. Why would you need to quiet your mind? How about for a day you become an “observer” of your thoughts? Sure enough, you will notice that thoughts are constantly running through your ...
Views: 50 - Happiness - Simplified - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamHappiness is the innermost human nature. We struggle hard to obtain Happiness in our daily life. But, we don’t really experience it, rather we are ignorant of it. The basic question is, can we really experience and enjoy happiness. Certainly the answer is yes. Now let us understand that ...
Views: 105 - Connecting with Mother Earth - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Lisa TunneyMy friend had been telling me about this particular spot she wanted me to see since the first day I met her. She claimed it was sacred land, but the Universe was only allowing me to see a terrain filled with mechanized crushed up store bought rocks. Viewing that in my mind’s eye didn’t seem so ...
Views: 76 - Guided Breathing Meditation – Helps You Relax - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Jessica TGuided Breathing Meditation – Helps You Relax The breathing exercise is the most essential form of meditation and is incredibly important, as this exercise is utilized in almost all the different types of meditation exercises. It is a good place to start your meditation practice if you are ...
Views: 68 - How To Use Your Mind Powers Even If You Don't Meditate | Meditating Secret - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Warrior SpiritDo you know that you can easily get all the benefits of meditating without meditating? So what kind of benefits am I talking about? *Increased mental abilities, learning abilities and concentration… *Greater creativity, Ah-ha! experiences and intuitive powers… *Release of emotional ...
Views: 111 - The Amitabha Stupa - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Lisa TunneyAs soon as I arrived in Sedona two and half months ago, I have repeatedly heard people mentioning the Amitabha Stupa to me. Additionally, I have seen posters and charitable donation boxes with pictures of the Stupa around town. It seemed to me that I was being guiding to make my own pilgrimage ...
Views: 78 - Peace of Mind for Exceptionally Busy People - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Paul Dalton"Do not confuse peace of mind with spaced-out insensitivity. A truly peaceful mind is very sensitive, very aware." - Tenzin Gyatso (14th Dalai Lama) The busier more and more chaotic our lives get the more likely we are to let our unconscious mind do all our thinking for us. This, in turn, ...
Views: 87 - Compassion Heals the Mind, Heart, and Spirit - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Douglas Crowell HawaiiCompassion can heal the mind and heart. It is a thought and behavior that is modeled when someone is in need and suffering. A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and ...
Views: 104 - How to Create Rapture RIGHT NOW - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Holly Mae HowardJust when you thought you had everything balanced, you hurt your back or get sick, or you get a parking ticket, or worse, a moving violation. You receive a bill that you didn't expect, or you get into an argument over something minor. Maybe your work life is suffering. My point is that life, ...
Views: 92 - A Lesson from Mesquite - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Lisa TunneyPeople often ask me if I would take a walk with them. In general, I say no, because my daily walk is my sacred time to connect with nature. It is my version of going to church. I spend time communing with the elements and all the Beings that surround me and it is truly a Divine experience. ...
Views: 121 - Living as a Mystic - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierLiving as a mystic for me is a gift and a challenge both. It is a journey of awakening to who I truly am, loving myself and developing my personal relationship to God, Goddess. Moment to moment unfolding the truth from within is part of the process. Sometimes it flows and I feel ecstatic as I ...
Views: 148 - How To Get All the Benefits of Meditating–Without Meditating. - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Mary RivasDo you know that you can easily get all the benefits of meditating without meditating? So what kind of benefits am I talking about? *Increased mental abilities, learning abilities and concentration… *Greater creativity, Ah-ha! experiences and intuitive powers… *Release of emotional ...
Views: 139 - A MULTIFACETED SPIRITUAL PRACTICE OF WELL BEING VIA PRANA ENERGY - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaOnce, King Divodas’ son Pratardan wished to see heaven. Taking commands from his father Pratardan went to heaven. Indra was greatly impressed by Pratardan’s enterprise and war oriented skills. He respectfully welcomed Pratardan and said: How can I serve you? Pratardan replied: Lord! I have ...
Views: 156 - Meditation and Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Oliver DoddThe causes and origin are truly unknown; it is twice as common in women as in men, but panic attacks are the same for everyone. Some of you might recognize it as those chills and cold sweats that start to form during those social situations. Others might associate it with an outright fear of ...
Views: 150(1 vote) - What is Psychic Abilities – Telepathy - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Jessica TWhat is Psychic Abilities – Telepathy Psychic Abilities There are various types and categories of different psychic skills and some people may have one type of ability and no other, while other people may have more than one. Short List of Psychic Abilities: Telepathy – The ...
Views: 103(1 vote) - New Church of Phoenix Review - Developing a Functional Relationship With God - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Thadddeus FergusonChances 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: 90 - Snow, Snow, Snow - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Lisa TunneyI spent much of last Monday gazing at the snow as it gingerly floated to the ground. Growing up in the Bay Area, I never had much experience with snow—at least not until I moved to Paris a few years ago. France had experienced one of its coldest winters and while it wasn't too common for snow ...
Views: 110 - How to Awaken Enlightened Sensitivity in Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Kip Mazuy"When we were born we were sensitive to everything. We were vulnerable to everything. In that sense we lived an enlightened life. But as we began to feel things like hurt, sadness, rejection, we began to block that sensitivity. We began to contract and separate ourselves from our experience ...
Views: 112 - Still Small Voice - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe still small voice is within us always there, ready to be of service to us in the moment. God/Goddess guides us to truth, to what is best for us through that inner voice. Ask for what you want with passion. Be quiet as you listen within for the answer from the still small voice. We need to ...
Views: 127 - How To Meditate – Meditation Techniques For Beginners - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Oliver DoddMeditation has different meaning for every person. For some of them it is simply clearing the mind and relaxing the body which gives you the feeling of peace and quiet that you need. During this process you create a pleasurable state of being and it is a way of escaping from the reality around ...
Views: 140(1 vote) - Channeled Message for March 2012 - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierA Channeled Message for March 2012 has been received by me. I would like to share it with you here. "Be who you already are - a Divine being of Love and Light. No need to work at becoming at-one with God. You are already at-one. The challenge for you is to remember the truth of your being. I ...
Views: 179 - 5 Free meditation mobile applications for your Android device - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Doug HoseckMeditation mobile applications More and more people are turning to their mobile devices for meditation tracks, tips & techniques. The great news is that there is already an array of great apps available & more being added every day. I will show you 5 free meditation mobile applications ...
Views: 165 - How Do I Meditate? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Petey SilveiraThis 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: 85 - Another place - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Michael KewleyAt one time I was flying out of Heathrow airport to go to India and conduct our annual series of ten day Vipassana Retreats at the International Meditation Centre in Budh Gaya. It was a stormy evening and the sky was black with clouds and occasional lightning flashes, a good indication of what ...
Views: 72 - Three reasons why meditation is good for you - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Oliver DoddYou often hear that meditation is the key to success. You often hear from people, especially the top athletes or the top professionals in their own industry, say that without a form of meditation, they would not be where they are now. Its seems to be that history has recorded that the most ...
Views: 68 - The reason why we need to meditate - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Oliver DoddDo you really want to manifest your desires? Is it really that difficult? You hear this so many times when it comes to the law of attraction but when it comes to manifestation, do you really know what to do to manifest your desired outcome? Is there no easier way? These are questions that ...
Views: 110 - Magical Lavender Fields Meditation by Kaz Davidson - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Kaz DavidsonBefore you begin this magical mediation; may I ask that you make sure you have loose clothing on… you are either sitting on a chair with your feet firmly on the ground or laying on your bed… get yourself nice and comfortable and please have a glass of water beside you. Try not to be disturbed ...
Views: 113(1 vote) - Attaining Deep Levels of Consciousness in Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Kip Mazuy"In outward seeking and desiring you are always chasing what is seemingly ahead of this moment. You are always looking to be satisfied in the future. So the very experience of outward seeking will always be discontentment. It cannot be any other way because satisfaction is ...
Views: 147(1 vote) - Mindfulness Changes the Brain! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Michelle ClemonsMindfulness changes the brain! It’s official! Mindfulness meditation, which has been around for more than 2,500 years, measurably changes the brain for the better. Scientists can see a thickening of the cortex areas of the brain where memory and empathy reside. In one famous study*, subjects ...
Views: 169(1 vote) - Spiritual reality & fantasy - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Michael KewleyAt one time many years ago, I had a female student who came to learn Vipassana meditation with me. After some weeks she was met by a friend who also claimed a meditation practice. ‘How long have you been learning?’ asked the friend. ‘Oh, for about six weeks now,’ my student replied. ‘Are you ...
Views: 165 - Cutting Ties Meditation by Blue Sky Wolf aka Kaz. - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Kaz DavidsonCutting Ties Meditation by Blue Sky Wolf Can I ask that you are all grounded and protected before you do this meditation... thank you.... make sure you have a glass of water beside you and light a candle if you wish... get nice and comfortable... I want you to take some nice deep breaths, ...
Views: 97 - A Day In Bylakuppe, India- A Retreat From My Retreat - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Karuna DiLiberoBylakuppe is a Tibetan refugee settlement about 29km to the west of Mysore in southern India. When I was living in India I went into the hills as a retreat from the intense heat for holiday. I took a bus from the station by Gandhi Square in Mysore, where I was living at the time. The bus ...
Views: 89 - How to Get the Most out of Guided Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Gael Chiarella AlbaWe know now beyond any doubt that managing symptoms of stress is the most profound health care practice you can engage in for a total re-evaluation of your health and wellbeing. One of the best allies we will ever have is the power of a clear directed mind in a state of alpha relaxation. We ...
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