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The mind has a large role in influencing our immunity system and empowering us to recover from cancer. Understanding the energetics of cancer can help us target visualization activities for greater effectiveness in increasing our immunity strength and ... Views: 950
It’s a day like any other day, and yet it feels so full of promise and excitement, a day when unlimited possibilities open up and all the dreams you’ve ever had seem achievable. It’s January 1st. You can feel the energy of this new beginning pulsing through your body and you set all kinds of ... Views: 1411
The true art of meditating is integrating practices into everyday life so that you are empowered transform how you are moving through life.
Breath work is a meditative technique that can be performed at any time, while sitting in your car during traffic, walking around a grocery store, or ... Views: 710
Most people know that there are different brain wave states that the brain can be in at different times. The beta state is what we are normally in when we are completely awake and focused, while the alpha state is reached through daydreaming and meditation, theta is the dream state and delta is ... Views: 910
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: 3305
I highly recommend using inspirational passages for your meditation and/or focused attention.
First, it is training in concentration. Most of our mental powers are so widely dispersed that they are relatively ineffective. In focused attention, we gradually focus the mind so that when we meet a ... Views: 1014
Concentration calms the mind, but concentration alone will not grant the freedom we are looking for. Concentration is crucial in establishing the next step, however. Something needs to stir up the calm mind that we have developed similar to stirring up mud on the bottom of a pond so that we ... Views: 910
That which you are seeking is causing you to seek. Your true self is already realized and is directing your mind to read these words and think about them. The key to self-realization is for your mind to realize that you are NOT your mind. Observe that part of you that can observe what your mind ... Views: 855
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: 1044
Human beings have been evolving for millions of years, our minds have developed significantly in the past few thousand, and our consciousness really began developing only in the last few hundred years. But it is only in the past few decades that we have consciously been evolving our ... Views: 859
Not that long ago I finished reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling book "Eat, Pray, Love". I had first stumbled upon it in the tiny (and only) café store on Monhegan Island this summer. It sounded intriguing but when I went back to purchase it there were none left. I didn’t ... Views: 1035
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: 1185
Since ancient times, individuals were drawn to the practice of meditation. From the fruits of their labor, treatises were written that remain timeless in their accuracy. And what these "Yogic" "scriptures" reveal to us is both astounding and within our modern day grasp.
I want to write this ... Views: 935
Spring is a time of new beginnings: flowers blooming and seeds blossoming into lush plants that we’ve nurtured and cultivated earlier. Spring can also be a time of renewal for our children – to open their hearts, to share their hopes, and to expand their dreams. We can guide our children ... Views: 1642
Most people are aware of the benefits of meditation, yet MOST people DO NOT have a regular meditation practice.
The biggest obstacle to developing a regular meditation practice is TIME. People say they don't have enough time to meditate.
Yet did you know the average American waits 42-60 ... Views: 1713
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Your day to day life is lived in a way that involves several distinct “levels” of reality. If you have an ongoing practice of meditation, you can take fascinating journeys through those different levels.
You are clearly aware of an ... Views: 3268
Meditating in 1997 Thailand
Janet and I couldn’t stay at Bhavana as a married couple, so a kind nun at the Bhavana Society referred Janet to a friend of hers; a Buddhist nun living in Thailand, thinking that Janet might be interested in going back to Southeast Asia. When Janet got in touch ... Views: 775
Sangham is a Sanskrit term for a community of devotees, who gather to chant, have scriptural discourses, recite texts, and meditate. This support system is vital during all stages of sadhana, spiritual disciplines. However, the unfortunate reality is satsang--associating with God-inspired ... Views: 1579
Contemporary Christians are discovering the deeper aspects of meditation. Previously, many Christians who have experimented with meditation misunderstood the real benefits of meditation by mistakenly believing that meditation is simply a relaxation technique, or a way to think about and worship ... Views: 812
Men and women, seeking spiritual answers they can't seem to find in Western culture or traditional religious pathways, are trying meditation. A large (and growing) number of people are taking up the practice, including open-minded Christians and undocumented millions of seekers who are ... Views: 628
I am a meditator. When I am meditating, I feel no fear, no ambition, no cowardice. I read no books, I have no opinions. I am peaceful.
I am a meditator. When I am meditating, I have no questions, no answers, no problems. I feel no anxiety.
I am a meditator. When I am meditating, I feel no ... Views: 735
· Reducing stress
· Feeling better mentally and physically
· Eliminating fear and uncertainty from our lives
· Changing aspects of our lives we do not like
· Deepening and improving our relationships with others
· Becoming more ... Views: 687
(This following is an excerpt from my Ebook: Meditation: The Path to Peace)
In the deepest sense, meditation is perhaps the most powerful tool at our disposal. Since meditation is often equated with mystical or magical processes, it is too easily discounted and demeaned. Yet, meditation ... Views: 2007
Janet and I were taking our three-mile walk around the neighborhood this morning when we met another couple walking in the opposite direction. The woman smiled and said in passing, "Ever feel that youre going around in circles?" I looked back over my shoulder and quipped, "That's life!" Then I ... Views: 849
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: 2083
Creative visualization to a wonderful day is a practical application of creative visualization. In this article, I am honored to share the answers to the three questions: 1) what is the definition of a wonderful day in our view? 2) What are the detailed steps to make such a creative ... Views: 1364
The best time for you to meditate is the time that you will do it! It's the time that works best in your schedule, the time that is easiest for you. If you choose a time that is convenient for your lifestyle, you'll find the experience more appealing and more natural.
I consider the above is ... Views: 2507
What is the purpose of meditation? First, meditating will help you find a sense of center, calmness and self-control. As you meditate, your breathing slows, your blood pressure decreases and you begin feeling calmer and more relaxed. As your practice advances, meditation is used to create a ... Views: 1749
Focusing on your breath can be a truly empowering experience. You may have a tendency to discount the power of noticing and using the rhythm of your breath because your breath is so much a part of you. It might just seem too simple.
Ordinarily, of course, your breath works in the automatic ... Views: 1424
These days people seek knowledge, not wisdom. Knowledge is of the past, wisdom is of the future - Vernon Cooper
Two hundred years ago, collecting information was the name of the game. The world was ruled by those who mastered the skills of information gathering. Knowledge was power.
In today's ... Views: 1818
Greetings! Below you will find 7 tips, created by me, for setting up one's meditation practice. I am not a guru, a sage, or a monk. Feel free to take what works for you and create the rest on your own. The most important part of any journey is to begin. Here's to beginning!
1.) Create the ... Views: 628
Why Meditate?
Scientists and doctors study meditation and recommend it. Meditation is now proven to be more than just a ‘warm and fuzzy’ feeling. It works. So there are many reasons why people begin to meditate. Some learn meditation to become more relaxed, for improvement in ... Views: 1139
Deep Spiritual Understanding Through Meditation
The quest for deep spiritual understanding in who we are and why we are here has never demanded so much attention until now. We are living in times of immense change. Change so great, it would take our mind just beyond the limit of our current ... Views: 982
A down-to-earth look at the benefits of meditation and how to bring some simple, calming practices into your busy life.
The art and practice of meditation has been in transition over the last few years. Twenty years ago, meditation was primarily for the person searching for enlightenment or ... Views: 1314
“I know I should meditate. I know all the reasons that I should just sit”, Amy sighed
“But I just don’t have the extra time. I’m busy” she cried.
I had heard it before. Amy led a very busy life. She was a professional executive for a large company with many demands. On top of that she had a ... Views: 893
Millions of people all over the world use meditation techniques to relax and restore their bodies and their minds. One of the most beneficial meditation techniques is called guided imagery meditation. Guided imagery uses music along with verbal suggestions that paint a picture in your mind to ... Views: 2290
Psychology says that man is one-tenth conscious. What sort of being will he be if he develops the remaining nine-tenth of his consciousness? Every particle of existence is filled with consciousness. Atoms have been discovered to possess consciousness and they therefore move intelligently. Yogis ... Views: 1557
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: 905
For over 30 years, I have been meditating. For almost as many years, in workshops, consultations, friendly conversations, and writing, I have been encouraging, teaching, or leading people to meditate and create quiet times. During this time, the world has changed considerably, and so have I. My ... Views: 1264
Are you one of the people who say, “I just can’t meditate?” Does your mind wander or do you feel restless while trying to meditate? Before you decide you just can’t meditate, review some of the ideas below.
Thoughts and restlessness are a normal part of learning how to meditate. Even ... Views: 968
Heart Rhythm Meditation is a powerful form of meditation that centers on the heart. It strengthens the physical heart while it opens the emotional and energetic heart.
In our new book, Energize Your Heart we speak of the heart having four dimensions: the vertical dimension, including both ... Views: 1225
The Law of Attraction has become a widely used phrase in the metaphysical, spiritual and holistic communities for some time now. Although this rock-solid law of the universe has been around since the beginning of mankind, it is just recently that mainstream America has begun to take notice and ... Views: 1218
My definition of "meditation" is a somewhat broad one. I consider meditation is an opportunity to realize your higher consciousness (or to realize your oneness with your higher consciousness) and to let go of resistance.
Benefits and Techniques of Meditation
There are many benefits to ... Views: 1266
Using guided meditations can be a great way to start off your meditating. It's a quick and easy way to take your mind down a certain route and using a guided meditation makes it simple to stay on track. So long as you can listen to a CD or MP3 track, you can use a guided meditation.
Naturally ... Views: 1334
Throughout your entire life you have been learning, growing and evolving. Everything you have experienced has been teaching you something about yourself. All the books you have read, courses you have taken and things you have done to develop yourself are the result of an innate intelligence, or ... Views: 799
Why is it that people who seem to have “everything” suffer from depression, loneliness, and misery? Why do they feel so unworthy? Why are they so unstable? How is that they feel so empty inside despite the fact that they have fame and fortune?
The media is fixated on gossip of the ... Views: 2809
As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, we give thanks for the abundance which we have in our lives and send wishes for peace to the world. But how much peace do we, ourselves, experience? It is my heartfelt wish to assist you to cope with the flurry of activity and the unconscious need to do, ... Views: 1080
Learning to meditate can bring profound change into your life. There are many ways that meditation can benefit you. Physically, mentally, and emotionally, there are reasons to learn meditation. Here are three excellent reasons to get started.
1) Stress Reduction/Peace – Scientists have ... Views: 1228
When Silence Isn’t Serene
I talk a lot about the importance of silence and meditation in living a comfortable in your own skin life. Those ancient and modern spiritual teachers know what they are talking about. Only in silence can you truly listen. Only when you quiet chatter and ... Views: 1011
What is Meditation?
I have been teaching meditation for 20 years and frequently a prospective student will say to me, "I would like to learn to meditate, but I just don’t have the patience for it. My brain just keeps buzzing around and I can’t seem to sit still long enough to empty ... Views: 2731