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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- Meditation Techniques for Smart, Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleMeditation can be challenging for smart, creative multi-talented people. So many ideas! So many projects! So many things to keep track of! All these hyperactive thoughts can wreck havoc during meditation. If you've had difficulty meditating, consider trying again. The psychological, ...
Views: 2618(1 vote) - Enlightenment: Going Beyond Understanding - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Kip Mazuy"It is very easy to get caught up in the teachings themselves. To read something written about meditation or enlightenment and then take that on as the truth. But all teachings can ever really do is point you in the right direction. What happens when you get there is beyond ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - Quieting the Mind to Assist You in Your Healing - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Misa HopkinsIn your healing journey, you may have heard about the importance of quieting your mind in order to receive intuitive insights and guidance to assist you in your healing. But if you have never meditated before, the thought of doing so can be overwhelming. And if you have ever sat down to ...
Views: 1888(4 votes) - TM & the effect of “ahimsa” in the Yoga Sutra - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Kevin BlairIn the Yoga Sutras, the first of the eight limbs of yoga is called “yama”. Yama has five aspects, beginning with ahimsa, which means “non-injury” or “non-violence”. Mahatma Gandhi made ahimsa famous when he mobilized all of India to free itself from British domination without firing a shot. ...
Views: 1833(1 vote) - “Authentic Marketing,” Part 5: A Personal Share - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Christopher Edgar“I teach people how to use mindfulness practices, like meditation and yoga, to focus while they work. I help them bring these practices into their in-the-moment experience of working — to go beyond just using them on the yoga mat or the meditation cushion.” This is a correct description of ...
Views: 894(3 votes) - Relaxation Meditation Techniques - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Fabrianna PayneWhat is relaxation meditation? It is a state of both mind and body. It is all about focusing on a specific thought or individual object and at the same time attaining balance across all your muscles. It is not necessarily the objective of relaxation meditation techniques to practice ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - Injured Warrior Describes his Healing, Recovery and Recommendations for Others with PTS(d) - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Gerald VestMission Statement: The Fort Bliss Restoration and Restoration Resilience Center restores optimal functioning and battle-readiness to neurophysiologically, psychologically, and spiritually challenged post-deployment Soldiers and their families using integrated state-of of-the-art treatment ...
Views: 2631(3 votes) - What Is The “Light” Of Enlightenment? And How To Put It To Use! - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Carol McMahonWe’ve all heard of it. Many have seen it. It’s the light seen in deep meditation – the “light” of enlightenment. To us it’s a metaphor. “Seeing the light;” like “opening your eyes,” and “awakening,” are just figures of speech, but we’re wrong here. Knowing the light’s source you can ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Meditation & Enlightenment: Freedom From Position - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Kip Mazuy"The moment you have a position, there is conflict. The moment you know something you have to defend it. We believe we know so much but the truth is if we really look we know nothing. And because we are afraid to know nothing we give things names and definitions and ...
Views: 583 - Giving your mind some healthy “downtime” - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Kevin BlairRecently, much has been written about our new “plugged-in” society. A recent feature story in the New York Times highlighted the potential dangers to healthy brain functioning that can result from the incessant use of our modern digital communication devices. So many of us are attached to our ...
Views: 1124(2 votes) - How to Experience Pure Being In Meditation - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Kip Mazuy"For the purpose of meditation, you can break it down to two states. The first state is identification with thinking. You believe you are the thinker of your thoughts and the subject of your thinking. You experience this moment through the interpretation of the mind. The ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - Meditation Guide:Meditation Techniques and Scientifically Proven Benefits - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Nil CelenPeople are more curious about meditation lately because each day we learn about different benefits of meditation. Although meditation techniques have common benefits, some techniqes can be more beneficial in some cases. If you are planning to start meditation or just curious if you could ...
Views: 2248(1 vote) - Be Rich - 3 Effective Steps To Attain This - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Rishan BEverybody ought to be able to attract wealth at will. In this text I will share 3 easy steps that make this process as simple and natural as it must be. Following the steps outlined below would ultimately make people wealthy. The actual consequence, that is one thing you could possibly see ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - Meditation - Having More Fun - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Steve GillmanThere are a lot very good reasons for developing a meditation practice. You are likely to be healthy both physically and mentally. You’ll have less stress. You might gain some insight into the workings of your own mind. Your friends may find that you are easier to be around. Then there are ...
Views: 1281 - Attract Wealth - Tips on How to Attract Wealth In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Rishan BEveryone must be able to attract wealth at will. In this text I'll share 3 simple steps which make this process as simple and natural as it should be. Going along with the steps outlined beneath will eventually make people wealthy. You can expect to see true world, actual outcomes within ...
Views: 904(1 vote) - Meditation for Beginners - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Laura NashMeditating on a consistent, daily basis shouldn’t be viewed as “taking time away” from your schedule. Rather, it’s an opportunity to honor your life by devoting the time needed to center yourself every day so you can face the obstacles around you with a vivacious, courageous spirit. It’s just as ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Meditation: It's Easier Than You Think! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampI don’t know about you but the word meditation by it self used to intimate me like crazy. I had this picture of a yoga master “humming” away and I was thinking I can’t do that! I can’t sit still for more then 1 minute before my mind takes over with 1000 thoughts (I have to pick up the dry ...
Views: 1473(2 votes) - The Message of the Heart - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Curtis SimpsonA culture of heart is emerging into the world. We are moving from a culture of the mind. The mind has gotten us where we are today. It will be the heart which leads us forward into a new era. How can we think about the heart? The heart is physical, emotional and spiritual. The heart ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Practicing Forgiveness and Compassion With Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Manny GoldmanMoving on from past hurts and practicing forgiveness is extremely important for our growth and well-being. But what we don’t often talk about, however, is the importance of cultivating compassion and forgiveness for ourselves. Depending on the severity of the situation, we are usually far ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - The Power of Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Jayne MorrisDo you find yourself saying that you would like to try meditation, take a yoga class, go for a walk after lunch, but that you’re just too busy? The most common block to having a spiritual practice is busy-ness. We women who do too much try multitasking so many things each day that we end up ...
Views: 6123(14 votes) - How to Find the Love Frequency - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Allison MacThere has been so much talk over the last few years about how we attract energy that is similar to our own. Like attracts like so whatever energy you are vibrating that is what you will attract back into your life. I have heard many people say that if you want to attract love into your life ...
Views: 2308(4 votes) - The Wanting Mind of Depression - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Ronald AlexanderAs a therapist in Los Angeles I’ve seen more than my share of patients who are dealing with various forms of depression and unhappiness. One common personality trait I’ve found with them is their unwholesome thoughts and beliefs that come from what I call the “wanting mind.” In wanting mind, ...
Views: 1967(1 vote) - Meditation How to: Breath Awareness - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Viv (Kala) WilliamsOne of the easiest types of meditation to start with is probably the breath awareness method. It's simple, non-religious, since we all breathe and the breath is always there so. This is sometimes called anapanasati and was taught by the Buddha in the early scriptures, which are preserved in ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - 7 (Seven) Main Types of Meditation For Different Purposes - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Choi RowlingLots of people did the meditation, but unfortunately they have not reached their goal purposes. If they want to reach their calming purpose, they have to do the calming meditation. If they want to reach their love purpose, they have to do the love meditation. There are 7 (seven) types ...
Views: 3488(2 votes) - What is Sahaja Meditation?Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Sahaja MeditationSahaja Meditation is a simple technique that lets you tap into your subtle inner energy system and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Even at its most fundamental level, Sahaja Meditation can offer important ...
Views: 2600 - Keep It Simple – Effective Meditation Techniques During Quiet Time - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbYou are never too young or too old to benefit from meditation. With the increasing pace of life, having quiet time each day can be very beneficial. You may have noticed the increasing market of numerous and different meditation techniques, including guided meditation books, CDs and DVDs. I have ...
Views: 2472(2 votes) - Understanding the Shifting Earth Energies and Ascension - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Christy MartinI am writing to explainwhat is happening with the energies of the Earth in these changing times. We hear talk of 10/10/10 and 11/11/11 and 12/12/12, the great shift, Light codes, Star children and ascension. But what does this really mean to You and me? Times are a changing, there’s no ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - Grounding Line Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Catherine EwingAlmost everyone I know, myself included, is experiencing some major change in their lives, or in the lives of their loved ones. Many people are experiencing changes in more than one area. We tend to feel alone when these things happen, often not recognizing that others are also struggling. Or ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - Meditation: How to Experience Life as Energy - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Kip Mazuy"There is a constant flow of energy in life. A large part of awareness is about observing this flow of energy. You meditate enough with the CDs or with an enlightened teacher and you will begin to notice a constant flow of energy. Perhaps at first as something inside you. But ...
Views: 974 - Floor Sitting and Meditation—Practical Points - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Haim FactorThere are a few styles and methods to meditating. This article touches on a few practical points regarding floor sitting and how to make your meditation sessions more effective. Although some people meditate from a conventional sitting position, such as sitting in a chair, the most effective ...
Views: 2067 - POWER meditation - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from PD RiversHave you ever taken a power nap? Then, you know how refreshing you feel once you are awake and have stretched out your body. It has been scientifically proven how much good a power nap will do for someone who is in a stressful job or situation. Think how much better you would feel if you could ...
Views: 1132 - Meditation To Advance You Psychically - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2010 from rachel annThere are many meditation techniques in the world. Most of them are improvised to suit individual religions. Meditation can help your life to an extraordinary degree. However, you don't need to be a Buddhist to meditate. Meditation can put you in touch with the real you, we are spirit and we can ...
Views: 1630 - How Meditation Techniques Compare -- Zen, Mindfulness, Transcendental Meditation and more - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Kevin Blairby Jeanne Ball Meditation shopping? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Yet millions of Americans are seeking tools to turn within. As a nation we've tried to fix our problems with everything from psychotherapy and Prozac to positive thinking and politics. Now people everywhere are ready to close ...
Views: 2461(1 vote) - SEX AS MEDITATION - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Darlene LancerAll the times you’re disinterested in sex or just too tired, consider this: Sex doesn’t have to be about orgasm. Wrote Thoreau, “We need pray for no higher heaven than the pure senses can furnish, a purely sensuous life.” (The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, 1906). Yes, through lovemaking, ...
Views: 2575(1 vote) - How to Meditate For Inner Wisdom - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from sarah labdarWhen most people think about meditation they think of someone sitting Indian style on the floor with their eyes closed, breathing in and out. Although this thinking is not entirely wrong it doesn’t explain what mediation is or how you benefit from it. The purpose of meditation is subjective to ...
Views: 886(2 votes) - The Walk, A Walk of Power and Grace - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Glenn Daniels IIThe Walk This walk was only 12 feet long. With my left foot hitting the ground 2 times and my right foot hitting the ground 3 times. This is a short walk indeed. To walk this and to teach others how to walk this extremely short distance certainly is not difficult. What it represents is ...
Views: 832(1 vote) - Exploring Similarities of Chants, Mantras, Enchant Symbols and Modern Audio - Visual Psycho Stimulators. - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from Andrei BannikovGreek term "symmetria" - interpreted, as the harmony of the different parts of an object, the equal proportions between its constituent parts. "Rythmos" means "wave" in Greek. Ever since I remember myself, I have been always fascinated with the Butterflies. Somehow intuitively I always looked ...
Views: 2010(1 vote) - Stereographic Focal Meditation. Visualization of a Hyperspace. - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Andrei BannikovTerm Hyperspace often used in science fiction to define multidimensional base for our space-time continium or space with non-Euclidean geometry. Hyperspace may also refer to Zero point Field. In my understanding this terms abstract formulation can be explained with the fact that very few people ...
Views: 1453 - EFT and Abundance - 2 Secret Procedures For Using EFT to Attract Abundance - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Rishan BEFT and abundance go hand in hand. Mastering the art of removing limiting beliefs, thoughts or habits using EFT will empower you to attract abundance at will. If you don't learn how to do this, you'll find yourself struggling to attract what you desire. You'll probably get frustrated and go back ...
Views: 1465(3 votes) - Advanced Meditation Technique for Self Realization - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Kip Mazuy"There is a direct method to self realization. And that is to close your eyes and notice what is here beyond all thinking. Beyond any thought there is a subtle experience of existing. You can feel it. If you give your complete focus to this feeling of existing then this ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Yoga and Blackberry-picking - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Rachel JenningsYoga and blackberries, may not be the obvious combination. But the time is now ripe (in the UK at least) to put the two together. Timing is everything in the land of blackberry picking. It is utterly crucial to success. Last year the time came and went, and I was left bereft of a freezer of ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - The Surrender Box Technique - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Lynn RobinsonAs human beings we are wired for wisdom and guidance from God. When we learn how to listen to our intuition we will hear the guidance that will show us the next step to take. We don’t have to be concerned with all the minutiae about how to reach our goals and visions. We only need to be ...
Views: 3666(2 votes) - Use Psychic Abilities to Help Dreams Come True - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Christy MartinYou can use your psychic abilities to attain your greatest desires with greater joy and ease. You can connect with your psychic awareness to become clear about your most important wishes. Your psychic skills also aid in manifesting your most important dreams. Imagine You are looking into the ...
Views: 1385(2 votes) - 10 (Ten) Reasons Why You Should Do Meditations - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from Choi RowlingMeditation, as known as a famous spiritual ritual to gain relaxation, actually has others lots of advantages. Here they are: 1. Love and compassion Once we opened up more communication links between our surrounding environment, automatically the feeling of love and compassion emerging in. ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - "Human Doing Or Human Being?" - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Susan Foxley“How are you Susan? “, asks my mother. I respond with “very busy Mom”. She quickly replies with,”busy is good”. I agree that busy is good if there is some balance with rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. For some reason, it seems as if our culture is getting busier and busier and as if ...
Views: 1639 - Serenity Now - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Lynn Robinson“Serenity now!” When Frank Costanza shouted the words he made famous in the especially hilarious Seinfeld episode, he was seeking immediate peace. It didn’t work, of course, but don’t you wish it was that easy? Unfortunately, it’s not. But you can find time for calm and stillness within the ...
Views: 1552 - Christian Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Dayna SpenceWhy meditate? Meditation is a cross cultural, age old practice, proven to have a direct impact on the mind, body and spirit. Meditation can free the mind from worry; lower blood pressure in the body; and help a person to connect spiritually. Why meditate on God's Word? Most forms of ...
Views: 1184(2 votes) - A Beginner's Guide to Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Renso RyokanMeditation is elusive for many and I have been asked many times on where and how to begin. Common issues range from distraction, discomfort, fear, falling asleep, or just not being able to stop the mind from racing and random thought. These problems are what cause many to give up on meditation ...
Views: 660(1 vote) - Cleanse and Balance Moods and Emotions with Chinese Yoga (Qi Gong) - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonChinese Yoga (Qi Gong) Balances Moods and Purges Negative Emotions We all have moments in life where we are immersed in shadow feelings of sadness, despair, heartache, disappointment or anger. Yet, many people stuff these feelings deep inside and ignore them, without realizing that the ...
Views: 2457(6 votes) - Learn How To Meditate - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Mika MaddelaAre you interested in calming your mind and soul through meditation? Learning how to meditate will help you decompress from a stressful day and will even help you align your thoughts to your desires. Different cultures practice different styles of meditation for the past thousand years. ...
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