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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- The Resistant Meditator - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Patricia McKeen, MA, LPCCI was a resistant meditator. I had heard the benefits of meditation but had pushed it aside as nothing more than fluff. Not only am I a psychotherapist who thought all problems could be "talked" away but also a high strung Type A buisness woman burning my candle, quickly, I might add, at both ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Book Review: 8 Minute Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Meditation. Meditation is the practice of focusing and turning attention inward to the mind. Meditation involves mental discipline, relaxation, and spirituality. Steven Sashen is the Official Guide to Meditation. 8 Minute Meditation: ...
Views: 2517 - Definition: Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Douglas PakMeditation is a mental discipline by which one attempts to get beyond the conditioned, "thinking" mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness. Meditation often involves turning attention to a single point of reference. It is recognized as a component of almost all religions, and has been ...
Views: 3863 - Binuaral Beats - A Meditation Technique for Today - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Andrew SaariFinding a meditation technique that resonates with you can sometime feel like finding a needle in a haystack. There are so many books on the topic that it could take days to sort through the aisles at your local bookstore. Then you’ve got the local meditation centers with all of their gurus and ...
Views: 1047 - Practice Tonglen Meditation and Go Beyond Experiencing Compassion - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from Mercedes Oestermann van EssenOne of my favourite meditations is tonglen. Those of you who are familiar with it will know that tonglen is a compassion meditation. Briefly, this meditation consists of breathing in suffering and then transmuting it to light on the exhale. Those of you who practice Buddhist teachings will ...
Views: 1522 - 6 Tips to Developing the Habit of Meditation in 2009 - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Lisa Hepner6 Simple Tips to Incorporate Meditation into your Life (Without taking ANY time out of your current schedule) When most people think of meditation they picture sitting in an uncomfortable position, eyes closed, with no distractions repeating some mantra they can’t even pronounce! With this ...
Views: 757 - Simple to Use Meditation Techniques - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2008 from Andrew SaariAlthough there are many different approaches to meditation, the fundamental principles remain the same. There are literally thousands of different meditation techniques, so I'll try to summarize for you the basics behind them. Many have you focus on the breath or a mantra. These are simply tools ...
Views: 1408 - 4 Freedoms Integration Exercise (6): Out of Body - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandINTEGRATION EXERCISES Exercises To Do On Your Own by Al Link and Pala Copeland OUT OF BODY Time for Exercise: five to 30 minutes Properties Required: none Steps: Each evening as you prepare to sleep, give your deeper consciousness instructions for going out of your body. Relax ...
Views: 1062 - Learn Transcendental Meditation to Lower High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2008 from Gary KaplanA new scientific research study conducted at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine provides further evidence that people with high blood pressure can find relief through meditation—but the study also found that not all forms of meditation are equally effective. The study compared ...
Views: 1332 - A Seaglass Color Healing Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpImagine sitting on a beautiful white sandy beach. The sun is directly overhead and its rays are brilliant and warm as they flow from the top of your head and throughout your body. Let your toes feel the cool, turquoise blue water. See yourself staring out to sea, mesmerized by the dancing ...
Views: 7088 - Choosing Meditation to Lower High Blood Pressure? New Research Reveals Which Meditation is Most Effective - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Gary KaplanA new scientific research study conducted at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine provides further evidence that people with high blood pressure can find relief through meditation—but the study also found that not all forms of meditation are equally effective. The study compared ...
Views: 1413 - What is Meditation? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from S. Evette GardnerHow can I become more spiritually aware? Is there anything that I can do to facilitate my spiritual growth? The time-honored advice in answer to these questions is meditate. But what exactly does this mean, I used to wonder. What is meditation? I was bothered by this question for a long time ...
Views: 908 - The Basics of Transcendental Meditation - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraTranscendental meditaion is a meditation technique that is effective and easy to learn. If you seek refuge from the hustle and bustle of eternally ringing mobile phones, endless traffic jams and disgruntling screaming kids, transcendental meditation could well be that refuge you are looking for. ...
Views: 1486 - Hurry Up and Meditate - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from Judy RingerHurry up and meditate, I'm thinking as I sit in half-lotus, willing myself to quiet down and connect with the source. Wow, that's really taking things to extremes. How can you meditate in a hurry? Isn't the whole point to SLOW DOWN? Quiet the rushing stream of thoughts and make the world ...
Views: 1280 - Unlock Potential Mind Power Through Deep Meditation Music - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraSensory overload is a disturbing condition becoming more prevalent these days. The term itself brings about that dull, numb, hazy and heavy sensation within. In our technology-driven and fast-paced modern life, our stress levels continually increase. The stress and tedium of the daily commute, ...
Views: 1934 - Guided Meditation For Optimum Benefits - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraA 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: 579 - How to Balance Mantra and Mindfulness for Optimal Meditation - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Oz ArnoldThe meditation zone is about both peak performance and well-being. To illustrate the zone we're going to use a ping-pong analogy to briefly describe the two key participants (ping-pong players) in this feedback process - the mind and the brain. Simplified, the mind interprets what the brain ...
Views: 2135 - Get Started with Mediation - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2008 from Claudine StruckMeditation is actually a spiritual practice, and one that you can use anywhere. Nad it is a practice that creates inner peace. Inner peace, of course, is not tangible. But is a spiritual par t of our existence, which is reflected in your character and outlook on life. Self transformation and ...
Views: 959 - Why Meditate - Three Reasons - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Steve GillmanWhy meditate? You may already understand that it is very relaxing. In fact, try the simple meditation in this article and you'll feel more relaxed in just a few minutes. But there are other good reasons to meditate as well. Here are three of them. Stress Reduction The relaxation effect of ...
Views: 631 - Happiness and Fulfillment? Constant Meditation Leads to Focus, Clarity, and Power - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Dr. Mario Barrett IIII 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: 1956 - The Art of Being Present - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Kari SamuelsAll around you, everywhere is a Universal Life force of unlimited potential and creativity. Just as fish swim in an invisible (to them) atmosphere called the ocean, we too have an energy field around us that is always there, yet invisible to the naked eye. When we are living in the present ...
Views: 1601 - Thinking is not Meditation - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from Carrie FlehartyMeditation is the art of being still, and centering oneself to communicate with the sacred witness. Many people confuse thinking with the act of meditation. Yes, one gets quiet, and one does hear the thoughts of the mind, but that is not meditation. The mind would really like to control you, ...
Views: 960 - How To Meditate Yourself To Bliss In 6 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Kip MazuyAs you may already know, meditation has been proven to be one of the most effective ways to experience inner peace and happiness and dramatically improve every aspect of your life. So it can truly be a life changing event to learn how to meditate. But let's face it, there is such an overload ...
Views: 1152 - Benefits Of Meditation Practise & How To Do It - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Betsy Ysteban1. Find a quiet place as free of distractions as possible, no telephones, no computers or TV - in nature is preferable. 2. Sit or stand comfortably in a relaxed manner, then close your eyes. With standing your energy is highest, sitting it is lower and lying is lowest. Lying is often not ...
Views: 1326 - Psychic Healing: Gateway To Higher Level Of Spiritual Energy - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Janine CruzetSome people recovered from their illnesses without any present of therapeutic agents. How do they recuperate from it? Some people do believe in paranormal elements like faith healing, psychic healing or some may call it extraordinary energy. Some may not believe it but once you’re ...
Views: 1080 - Loving-Kindness Toward Difficult Emotions: Be Still - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from New Harbinger PublicationsIf you’re restless and don’t know what to do with yourself, stay where you are. Just be still, be quiet. Let the eagerness to do something cool down. Let the pull of the outside world release its grip on you. Just as the sediment in a bottle settles to the bottom, so will your ...
Views: 920 - Mindfulness And The Real Change We Need - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Oz ArnoldBeing 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: 1511 - Swimming With Dolphins Hypnosis Script - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Jon RhodesHere is a script I have written that helps the patient to relax. This session takes the patient on a journey to the sea, to swim with dolphins. The patient may take many different benefits from this session, it is often quite a personal experience. Often patients benefit from feeling calmer ...
Views: 3382(1 vote) - Learn Meditation the Smart Way - Mantra and Mindfulness in Action - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Oz ArnoldWe are going to focus on mantra, mindfulness, how they interact, and how their interaction applies to your meditation, life and happiness. Meditation is mainly about attitude, not technique. You should know about this because human nature has a flaw, and you may not be aware of this ...
Views: 3674(1 vote) - Meditations that Reduce Stress in Less than Five Minutes - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonIn our busy lives, few of us have time for a stand-alone block of time devoted to meditation. Yet, meditation is key to reducing stress and promoting balanced health on physical, mental and spiritual levels. The solution is to develop the habit of taking 3-5 minutes every hour to take a ...
Views: 1278(2 votes) - Direct Experience of Bliss in Meditation - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Sherrie (Shree) WadeDirect Experience of Bliss in Meditation By Shree, Transformationmeditation.com For meditation to work you have to have your own direct experience of peace and bliss! There are numerous meditation techniques and methods available that one can learn and practice. However, it is my experience ...
Views: 2742 - How To Calm Down Easily: Some Zen Steps - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Brenda ShoshannaNo matter what is happening around us, we do not have to react impulsively, but can learn to respond. Giving into automatic negative reactions can become addictive and it’s important to learn how to diffuse them. The steps offered here are simple, but powerful. The more we ... No ...
Views: 8649 - Amplify Your Sleep And Dreams With Meditation - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2008 from Daniel ToppWe all know by now that meditation is oh! so excellent for MANY reasons including stress management, cardiac and immune maintenance, problem solving, and more. And it is a way to overcome insomnia (as well as increase dream recall and lucidity). I am a HUGE fan of meditation for every single ...
Views: 1535 - Offering A Seat To Your Meditation Practice - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Harshada WagnerThe 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: 2157 - Bringning Pleasure To Your Meditation Practice - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Harshada WagnerBefore you set out on your meditation journey, let me offer the most key principle in this book: enjoyment. Sometimes meditation is presented as a no pain - no gain type of practice. It is often portrayed as something related to Eastern disciplines or rigorous martial arts training. It is ...
Views: 1051 - La..La..La.. Gibberish Your Mind To Ecstacy. Hurrah ! - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Vijay RaisinghaniWe all have faced this common problem of constant chattering that goes on in our mind for hours. Human Mind is a chatter box. We don’t need anyone else to do the talking. We can talk to our own self for hours. We talk when we are awake, we also talk when we are asleep – in dreams also. Dreams ...
Views: 1069 - The Healing Power Of Puzzles - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Trish BarkerJigsaw puzzles are hardly new. They’ve been around since the 1700s, and have evolved from hand-cut wooden educational tools to a huge industry targeting children and adults alike. They have certainly stood the test of time, providing education and hours of peaceful time passed. What studies ...
Views: 1065 - The Healing Power Of Jigsaw Puzzles - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Trish BarkerJigsaw puzzles are hardly new. They’ve been around since the 1700s, and have evolved from hand-cut wooden educational tools to a huge industry targeting children and adults alike. They have certainly stood the test of time, providing education and hours of peaceful time passed. What studies ...
Views: 22547(1 vote) - Most Powerful Mantra For Opening Third Eye Chakra - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Anmol MehtaNot only Kundalini Yoga, but all of yoga is really based on the seven chakra system. In this system there are seven chakra points that lie along the spine, from the base to the crown of the head, and each of these chakra points is responsible for the organs and glands situation in it's region. ...
Views: 17825(1 vote) - Dedication - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2008 from Bryan BertschI have been practicing a regular meditation for over seven years and have taught meditation classes for six. One of the biggest challenges for people with a meditation practice is commitment, especially at the onset. I have days where I just don’t want to do my practice. Some days that ...
Views: 1469 - Feel The Oneness - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Joseph SchwartzmanFind a comfortable position either lying or sitting. First let your body relax. Imagine that your toes are relaxing. Then move up to your calves and along to your stomach, then your chest. Finally feel your arms let go, releasing their hold all of your burdens. Now we want you to let go ...
Views: 1014 - Meditation Guide: How To Meditate On Self Control - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Randolph DirectoHow to relax and focus instantly in any situation Natural deep breathing opens your higher consciousness Remain cool and calm in any crisis Simple step by step guide I've listened to a lot of people concerning meditation. First, let's recognize that there are all kinds of meditation. The ...
Views: 5653 - People Ask Me, "Why Do You Meditate?" - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe mind is a curious thing. Oddly enough, it seeks security in such silly concepts as the past. But what if the mind learned not to do that? What if the mind trained itself not to seek security in the past and only focused on what was happening in the present? What would happen then? That, ...
Views: 658 - About Mindfulness, Meditation and Mental Health - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from Nancy RubenWe live in an advanced age of technology and, with cell phones and texting, most of us are hooked into multi-tasking and instant connection. I think it is rather sad to see a mother out with her children or a family out for the day or a couple where the cell phone takes their attention, rather ...
Views: 882 - September 11th, 2008 - Breath of peace - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Adele MarieOn September 11th, 2008 I am offering a FREE phone-in broadcast in which I will be offering my guided meditation “The Breath of Peace” from my CD Walking with the Blessed Mother.. to the first 90 individuals who want to be apart of this wonderful guided meditation night to give back ...
Views: 1278 - The Right Way Of Touch : Touch Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2008 from Vijay RaisinghaniWe all know that God is Omnipresent and Omnipotent, that God is present everywhere and in all times. We all agree unanimously on this fact and appreciate the fact too. On the backdrop of this fact, another reality also pops up. And that is if God is everywhere, then he is also in me, right here, ...
Views: 983 - Soul Freedom Exercise (4): Floating On Clouds - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandThis simple meditation brings tranquility, healing, and balance as you direct golden energy through the channels of your body, from your head to your feet and back again. Time for Exercise: five to 10 minutes Properties Required: none Steps: Sit comfortably with closed eyes, straight ...
Views: 691 - Meditation and Mind-Wandering - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Katherine C. H. E.Meditation and Mind-Wandering I've been meditating off and on since I was about 13, and I have read tons and practiced ALL SORTS of different kinds of meditations. My conclusion: there is no one right way or wrong way to meditate. It can be helpful to have different approaches to use at ...
Views: 1029 - Soul Freedom Exercise (1): Grounding - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandGROUNDING Grounding is a simple yet powerful energy connection exercise. Through it you connect your individual energy flow to the energy flow of Mother Earth. As you tap into this great force of life, you will become calm and revitalized. Time for Exercise: 10 minutes Properties Required: ...
Views: 653 - 20 Minute Plan adds Meditation in Your Personal Development, Reduces Stress and Improves Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Leon EdwardMeditation is a way of relaxing which can prevent and reduce stress, help you to sleep better, alleviate depression and give you a new and better perspective. We all should be self-aware and meditation is a natural way to develop yourself. The work which you put into mediating will pay off ...
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