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Buddhism is slowly and steadily becoming one of the most followed religions of the world. Among various sacred elements, two of the most prominent things that we hear about Buddhism are Buddhist monks and meditation. We will talk of about the significance that these two things hold in Buddhist ... Views: 2116
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: 819
Teen anxiety and depression levels are rising constantly. Faced with ever-increasing schoolwork, worrying about college, social pressures, as well as their own hormones and chemistry working against them, it’s no wonder that their minds are working around the clock.
As parents, not only ... Views: 1601
Moon Centers. Let’s face it, many women have out-of-control emotions—huge emotional swings that they often blame on PMS, SMS, MPS—whatever! Some people would say it’s easier to just let the emotions rule. Wrong. As a woman, I’m sure that you’d welcome knowing that there are ways other than ... Views: 1193
Are you ready to die?
Most people aren’t? Yet if we are not willing to be with death it will hunt us down. Last week I had a gigantic dose of people sitting with death. My contractor’s 10-year-old daughter with an inoperable brain tumor on the brain stem. Next a dear friend called with breast ... Views: 1024
Yesterday I was weeding in my back yard and I had a realization. Weeding the yard is so much easier than weeding out our thoughts. Weeding out unwanted thoughts needs tools. What are your tools for weeding out ineffective thoughts? What about ones that actually take you down? Do you have ... Views: 1105
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: 1228
Many people are of the belief that they do not have time to meditate. Primarily, this is because they either have no faith in is benefits, or they don’t consider it to be important enough to add it to their daily routine.
When asked “why should I meditate” or “what are the real benefits of ... Views: 826
"Make each day your masterpiece." John Wooden
I used to begin my day by pressing the snooze button about four times, scrolling through Instagram and email for a few minutes, dragging myself to the shower, smearing some makeup on my face and running out the door without breakfast. While it ... Views: 1072
Retirement Of The Mind Is Meditation
Retirement makes people tired…really fast.
People really do not know what they want to do after retirement! Most of them have plans of travel and other exotic vacation. But after a year or two they start withering away. Spending time becomes single ... Views: 793
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: 1394
I consider myself to be very grounded in logic. As well, I understand the principles and energy around the law of attraction. As such, on Facebook I belong to business groups, spiritual groups, groups that talk about manifesting and health and well-being groups.
Often, in the spiritual groups ... Views: 1113
As we browse The internet, metaphysical bookstores and
listings for spiritual advisers, we get confronted with a lot of terms
explaining spiritual advisory perform. Many people lump them all into the exact
same category and a few individuals who use the phrases for on their own aren't ... Views: 697
A Japa Mala is perhaps one of the most important elements of meditation. Basically, it’s a string with prayer beads that are used to count the repetitions of mantras in the sets of 27, 54 or 108. It has a start and end point which keeps one focused on the mantra and its repetitions. The beads of ... Views: 796
Meditation seems challenging to many people, and rightly so. It requires steadfast discipline, yet the benefits of regular meditation are extraordinary, including peace of mind and even enhanced physical health.
Below we include questions from someone who wants to meditate more effectively, ... Views: 1062
“Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength.” ~August Wilson
It takes a great deal of courage to be on a ... Views: 927
Here’s a quick 30-second experiment in increasing your capacity for abundance: Just for a moment, allow yourself to silently acknowledge everyone and everything you feel genuinely blessed to have manifested in your life – your kids; your community; your health, your possessions; your home…. ... Views: 4599
Countless studies show the positive effects of meditation on your life. Then why, I ask, do so few practice it on a daily basis?
Meditation balances your physical, emotional, and mental states. It allows your body to de-stress, and if done in the morning, sets a focused, peaceful tone for ... Views: 1212
There are different world religions that employ the use of prayer beads to enhance their prayer life and/or the practice of mantra meditations. As an example, Muslim prayer beads come with 99 beads that are meant to correspond with the 99 days of Allah. Catholics also use the Rosary so as to ... Views: 914
Confession: I’m woo-woo. I admit it. Over the last nearly forty years I’ve read hundreds of spiritual books, attended enlightenment retreats, studied under amazing teachers with an incredibly high level of awareness and traveled the world in search of “enlightenment.” At age thirty I headed to ... Views: 1704
Confession: I’m woo-woo. I admit it. Over the last nearly forty years I’ve read hundreds of spiritual books, attended enlightenment retreats, studied under amazing teachers with an incredibly high level of awareness and traveled the world in search of “enlightenment.” At age thirty I headed to ... Views: 1669
Astrological Archangels
Find out more about your astrological archangel and meditate according to the month you were born.
January
ARCHANGEL: CHAMUEL
"He Who Sees God"
Meditation: Pray to this archangel when you are facing challenges in staying true to your inner self or something you ... Views: 1181
"Quiet the mind and the soul will speak." ~Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati
A couple of months ago I gave myself a challenge. I committed to meditating every morning for at least ten minutes a day for the next thirty days. I created a small altar on the coffee table in our living room, consisting of a ... Views: 1215
Hello friends! Previously I talked about meditation as a tool to bring more presence into our lives. I've decided I want to make meditation a more regular part of my current routine. Practice what you preach, right?
I've been an avid meditator during many periods of my life, but lately my ... Views: 1186
Many psychics get asked about
Guardian Angels in readings. Quite a few consider guardian angels are
messengers from God who have come to Planet to supply divine assistance. The
Bible and the Koran contain many references to angels that are tasked with
watching more than the lives ... Views: 688
No one should feel ashamed of who they are and how they are feeling. Whether it be based on appearance, age, ethnicity or background, individuals should embrace their flaws and humble their strengths. Unfortunately, dozens of people mentally suffer from the judgments of spectators. In response, ... Views: 699
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear." ~Jack Canfield
With all the violence (and threats of violence) that have been in the headlines these past few weeks, the emotion of fear has been living very prominently in my mind. Fear is the most primal of all human emotions; there are no ... Views: 1484
Meditation is a dependable way in developing
Psychic abilities. Many practicing
Psychics meditate. Meditation creates a state of mind that easily detects
Psychic imagery and messages by using the right side of the brain where our
Psychic abilities are housed. To open ... Views: 839
As a little girl I noticed a white glow around certain people. It was like an out line of glittering light. I thought nothing of it except I could only see it around spiritual people. Being only 6 years old I assumed everyone could see the light. As I grew up I realized ... Views: 873
I like to start giving
psychic readings, everyday I
start with a good clearing of energy and recharging of energy at my reading table. Much like jogger limbers up with stretching techniques before actually starting in on his or her run or race, I warm up too.
My basic ... Views: 951
We live in a hectic world that is hyper-connected 24/7 365 days of the year. It’s probably no surprise that a lot of people, myself included, are looking for ways to reduce the stress level through proper diet, exercise and meditation.
Yes, you heard right. Meditation. That hippy stuff ... Views: 1040
Have you seen a child who just discovered a new toy; this is the kind of reaction you will see when a person discovers the world of yoga jewelry. There are many yoga lovers who actually don’t know what exists in the world of yoga jewelry; most of them know everything else about yoga mats, yoga ... Views: 779
“Yoga is not an ancient myth buried in oblivion. It is the most valuable inheritance of the present. It is the essential need of today and the culture of tomorrow.” Swami Satyanada Saraswati
We see it all around us. People are not well. High rates of depression, anxiety, and sleeplessness ... Views: 772
What Is Meditation Really?
Meditation is most commonly thought of as a process of relaxation and contemplation for spiritual purposes, or simply for becoming more in tune with your body. Actually, there are lots of reasons to meditate from emotional wellbeing, to very real benefits to your ... Views: 826
Reflection:Looking back. There are moments in your journey when looking back can help you to move forward. Seeing what hurdles you encountered before and how you handled them can help you to make a decision when something similar comes up.
I recently came across this situation and almost made ... Views: 1382
"The greatest power is the power of our subconscious mind" is what has been taught by many leaders and practitioners of Universal Laws throughout time. Coming to this realization is the first step to creating a reality of focused mindfulness where what is manifested in thought becomes reality. ... Views: 2735
When the brain is working, electrical activity is happening and this electrical activity actually comes up with what is known as brain wave frequencies. Brain wave patterns are measured in cycles per second, or hertz. Brainwaves come in a variety of different categories. These categories of ... Views: 1840
Commonly, the process of breathing meditation is designed to calm the mind and enhance the potential for inner peace. Many will opt to use breathing meditation as a way to partially or totally reduce the levels of distractions that might be manifesting.
Meditation - The Easy Breathing ... Views: 1274
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: 1302
Modern living has replaced important rituals that were observed keenly and devoutly in the past. Before, eating is too important an activity to be taken for granted.
Cultures and religions around the world put extra emphasis on mealtime—especially dinner. Even in American culture, most ... Views: 1637
Ah the great meditation practice killer: Boredom. It sneaks up oh so silently, without warning.
One minute you're meditating and the next you wish you weren't sitting your beautiful darrier on that pretty meditation cushion.
What started out as the purest of intentions to connect ... Views: 742
t's no big surprise that meditation isn't always accomplish-able. Family, friends, work and even strangers can get in the way of working on relaxing. Thoughts, sounds, too much coffee, anxiety and even fear are some other culprits.The list goes on and on.
So what are you to do when ... Views: 862
A Quick Preamble:
Happiness…that state of mind, that state of internal being, that can sometimes be pretty damned elusive if you let it be so – so don’t..!
Seth Godin says: “Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape ... Views: 905
A Quick Preamble:
A brief explanation of Zen is probably the way to go here, before we get into the "meat-and-potatoes" of what "Zen Health & Wellness" is all about - so here goes:
ZEN: a word that (to a born-and-bred westerner like me anyhow) seems very eastern, very mystical and ... Views: 1113
A Quick Preamble:
It’s been happening forever, is still happening now and will continue to happen …misinformation, poor education or training, ignorance or even just plain old-fashioned spite means meditation, along with certain foods, beverages and a whole load of other general ... Views: 966
A Quick Preamble:
It’s been happening forever, is still happening now and will continue to happen …misinformation, poor education or training, ignorance or even just plain old-fashioned spite means meditation, along with certain foods, beverages and a whole load of other general ... Views: 958
Mindfulness is a powerful tool that can be used to help us live peacefully and experience the joy that exists right now in this moment. Additionally, mindfulness is a free practice that we can start immediately. The following exercises are quick, easy, and simple ways to help us reconnect with ... Views: 957
Many might find it shocking that meditation can be used to boost confidence. The truth is that meditation can be used to strengthen any emotion or skill.
When you meditate, you bring a great amount of awareness into your mind. In the moment of meditation you hold the power to decide exactly ... Views: 861
If you’re experiencing states such as frustration, aggravation, or disappointment in life – this is a clear sign that you’re anchoring and attracting the type of reality you don’t want.
The key to solving this issue involves raising your consciousness in the following way:
How do we anchor ... Views: 1173
We are often told that we "should" meditate. But who has the time to sit still for an hour every day? As a parent of a nearly 2 year old boy, I know it's almost impossible to do that in my daily life. Have you been beating yourself up for not meditating? You can bring in some time of spiritual ... Views: 1000