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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- A COLLECTION OF SEVEN IMPORTANT MEDITATIONS - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Jimmy HendersonMEDITATING TO REDUCE STRESS The following is a simple form of meditation to release stress which can be practiced at home or at the office. Sit quietly and comfortably, close your eyes and begin to breathe to a count of one to five. Focus on nothing else but the counting (either aloud or in ...
Views: 2087 - Just How Meditation Helps In Individuals' Lives These Days. - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Mike EvansStress is a widespread difficulty for countless people in our present-day world. Tension and stress surround these people from the sunrise right up until sunset. Stress is inescapable in this sort of atmosphere, and meditation tips are therefore essential to staying happy. By meditating ...
Views: 1007 - Just How Meditation Offers Peace In People's Lives Today. - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Mike EvansStress is a widespread problem for a large number of people in our present-day world. Anxiety and stress besiege these individuals from the sunrise until sunset. A good comprehension of meditation tips and tricks is necessary to preserve a favorable mental attitude in this chaotic ...
Views: 1199 - 9 Causes of Feeling Spiritually Disconnected - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe believe everyone has at least one spirit guide whose main role is to encourage you to make the most appropriate choices in order to learn, grow and accomplish the goals you incarnated for this time. But sometimes when life isn’t going well, it may seem like you’re severely lacking in ...
Views: 6793(1 vote) - No Tension Best Way to Receive - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from David StevensJust spent a delicious weekend doing very little at all. Rochelle and I both work a lot – on Yoga of the Mind because we love it and on other business as well. Most weekends are full of the overflow from the week as well as personal tasks such as housekeeping. My college classmate, Marci ...
Views: 1432 - Intuition - the Voice Within - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierIntuition - the Voice Within is the wisdom from our Divine self. We are all intuitive beings. Intuition is a natural ability from Source that we are able to tap into. It is available to assist us in living our life more consciously with intention and fulfillment. Intuition is also called the ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - Unlock Your Inner voice and listen to your Intuition Once Again - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe pressures imposed by society and its expectations, regarding anything you can't touch, feel or see, has forced us to repress our intuition and to stop listening to our inner voice. I hear you asking the question "What inner voice are you talking about". Well that inner voice that just asked ...
Views: 2104 - Lessons about Love and Balance - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2012 from Lais StephanThis morning I woke up very early and couldn’t sleep anymore, so I decided to just lie in my bed and meditate a bit. I had gone through a very difficult break up in the last year, and even though it’s almost a year ago I still haven’t been able to let go of my fears of a new relationship or the ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Myths and Stereotypes Build Barriers to People Seeking Hypnotic Help - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Tony SokolElena Beloff is a Certified Clinical Hypnotist and Master NLP Practitioner and a filmmaker. Her first film, Zaritsas: Russian Women in America, documented true-life stories of young Russian women who come to the United States in order to dispel the overriding myths that these women were ...
Views: 3104(1 vote) - Three Essential Principles of Qigong Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Joseph A. WrightDue to the advantages of Qigong meditation to our health and wellbeing, many are practicing this healing procedure. It is an old Chinese that calms the mind and spirit and improves a person’s health and lifestyle. This exercise is also a body activity that combines relaxation through meditating ...
Views: 2968(1 vote) - Why Meditation Assists In People's Lives Today. - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from David SimpsonManaging stress also relies to a great extent on adopting a wholesome mindset. An extensive checklist of meditation tips incorporates mental routines such as examining priorities and practicing optimism. It is also critical to fine-tune your expectations to attain a balanced viewpoint while ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - Exactly How Meditation Assists In Individuals' Lives Today. - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from David SimpsonStress is a frequent challenge for many people in today's world. From the time many people get up to the time that they retire for the night, they are bombarded by tensions and stressors. A superb comprehension of meditation tips and tricks is necessary to preserve a favorable mental attitude ...
Views: 972 - The Lens of Perception - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from astrid powersThrough the Lens Feeling drawn to write another article expressing the value of my Transcendental Meditation (TM) practice. Since beginning my regular TM practice almost 10 years ago I've noticed many changes physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. These articles are an attempt to ...
Views: 1012 - Choosing Meditation Music and Meditation Cds - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from N K SinghMusic is one of the things that have been known to affect our spirit and mind, irrespective of the type that you are listening to. In order to determine the right type of music, you need to understand what you need it for. Therefore, when it comes to meditation, you need to select music that is ...
Views: 1115 - What Shakespeare Can Teach Us About Enlightenment: All the world’s a stage - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from Dr. Robert PuffWhen I was an undergraduate at university many years ago, my deep enjoyment and love for the works of William Shakespeare blossomed. I had the privilege of taking a Shakespearean class and then during one summer in my undergraduate years, I was able to travel through Europe inexpensively on a ...
Views: 2853 - MINDFULNESS AND OUR HABIT ENERGY - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Ruth FishelMINDFULNESS AND OUR HABIT ENERGY By Ruth Fishel, M.Ed. The first thing I did every morning for many years was to read something inspirational and then meditate for at least 20 minutes. One day I received the surprise gift of an Ipad from a friend, a gift that would allow me to instantly ...
Views: 2819 - What Exactly Is Enlightenment? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Charles FrancisOver the last couple of weeks, I’ve gotten into two different discussions about the definition of enlightenment. Those of us who are on a spiritual path have some idea of what the term means, but when we’re put on the spot to give a clear definition, we find ourselves getting ...
Views: 1892(1 vote) - Ask Astrid: What's the Best Way to Meditate? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Astrid StrombergI find that meditating every day in the shower works best for me. You need five to 10 minutes to yourself, where you can consciously cleanse and clear your mind and body. Doing this at the same time every day makes for a great meditation routine. Meditating is about clearing your mind, ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - How meditation can save your life. - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Mike EvansMy Father was stressed for his whole life. If he had only known what I know now, and the simple fast way I have learned to meditate deeply and quickly he could still be alive today. What happen to him and what did I learn. Let me tell you. The first thing is that he was like a lot of dads, a ...
Views: 1169 - 5 Meditation Tips Proven to Make Your Meditations More Blissful - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Kip MazuyThe first meditation tip is to not eat or drink anything besides water for at least an hour and a half prior to meditation. The reason for this is for one, the body will be busy digesting your food making it much harder for it to relax. Second, because meditation is awakening the subtle ...
Views: 1898(2 votes) - You Can Be Present to the Mind and Body, But You Can't Be a Present Mind or Body. - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Patricia MurphyEvery moment your experience of life is only happening inside your head. Your sensory organs are sending signals to your brain, and in turn your brain creates the mirror of your experience. The experience of life happening in your head can never be fully present, there will always be a gap in ...
Views: 1752 - The Transformative Power of Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Drew GerberThis article is adapted from Sai Maa's book Petals of Grace: Essential Teachings for Self-Mastery. Dear ones, remember that meditation is a natural state, an experience that allows you to discover your inner being. Through meditation you realize who you are. Through meditation your ...
Views: 1087 - Your Third Eye Chakra – Activation Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Jessica TYour Third Eye Chakra – Activation Meditation The third eye is the sixth chakra in the kundalini system. It is located at the middle of the forehead right between the eyebrows. Third eye meditation can help you open your 3. eye and stimulate it, but first you want to learn something basic ...
Views: 2441 - Life Is a Powerful Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanIf you have ever attempted to sit in meditation, you know how challenging it can be. The mind rushes from one thought to the next, taking you from past to future events and back, in a relentless chatter; the body goes from one discomfort to another, and even the slightest external noise grabs ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - A Balanced Life - Reap the Benefits of Meditation for Body, Mind and Spirit - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordLife is a balancing act. How to juggle inner needs with responsibilities in the world? It is easy to lose your bearings in the midst of daily living. Your focus blurs. A balanced life requires wisdom. But you need quiet to hear your inner voice. How can you expect wisdom from within if you ...
Views: 1899(4 votes) - Choosing background music for Massage treatments. - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Vaughan JonesChoosing the best music for Massage. Many holistic therapists and spas find that using background music in the therapy room can have several benefits, both for the practitioner and the client alike. With such a wide variety of ‘Relaxation Music’ or ‘Massage Music’ available to download ...
Views: 3153(1 vote) - Free from the world - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Michael KewleyThere is an old rule: The one who stays silent is criticised. The one who talks too much is also criticised. Even the one who speaks only a little is criticised. There is no-one in the world who is never criticised. Dhammapada: verse 227 Criticism is a part of our life, whether we give ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - Meditation: A Tool For Happiness or An Exercise in Frustration? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Valerie Sheppard3 Great Tips to Turn Your Meditation into a Rewarding Experience! When I first started meditating several years ago, it was anything but fulfilling! I would make time in my calendar, sit down and “try” to meditate. I would get uncomfortable trying to hold the same still position, my mind ...
Views: 1652 - Kryonschool Public Channeling June 2012 ~ Lumina: Transmission of the Grace Energy of DON'ADAS - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Pia Sosua von ProndzynskiFull of grace is your light. With this grace energy, in the purest form of light I, Lumina, greet you with the words OMAR TA SATT. SOL'A'VANA, God's breath, is flowing onto your planet, into your light bodies. The highest energy from the divine Source itself. Grace light and grace energy ...
Views: 2104 - Back Pain Relief: The Power of Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Ronald MannBack Pain Relief: The Power of Meditation Pain management is big business in health care. Health care estimates suggest that Americans spend over $100 Billion on back pain treatment. Lower back pain is a major cause of sick leave in the business world. We look to medication, surgery, ...
Views: 2158 - Balancing the Solar Plexus Chakra - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Jane Maati SmithDo you fear rejection and criticism? Are you unable to trust your Self? A boost of self esteem is deep inside you, just minutes away! The Solar Plexus Chakra, or Manipura, contains lessons regarding rejection, your self esteem, sensitivity to criticism, a distorted self image, and worry ...
Views: 4040(1 vote) - Balancing the Swadhistana Chakra - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Jane Maati SmithDo you stuff your emotions? Is your closeness stifled? Do you 'treat' yourself with medicines, alcohol or food? There is another way to fulfill yourself... The Sacral Chakra encapsulates your sex, self-confidence, creativity, delights and frustrations. It is also referred to as the ...
Views: 3751(1 vote) - Finding Balance Within the Muladhara Root Chakra - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2012 from Jane Maati SmithAre you continually worried about paying the bills? Have problems and family situations? Frustration, concerns? Are you burnt out? The Root Chakra influences your physical vitality, physical survival instincts, 'fight or flight' reaction, and the emotions of jealousy, rage, desire and greed. ...
Views: 3458(1 vote) - Channeled Message for June 2012 - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThis is a Channeled Message for June 2012 that I just received and I would like to share it with you. "Stay focused in your heart space. The heart is the healer, the purifier. Breathe into your heart and let it gently expand. Release all that is unlike love and just let it go. Love is the ...
Views: 1749(1 vote) - 4 Easy Steps to Mindfully Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Ronald AlexanderIt seems that every time we hear about the untimely and tragic death of a celebrity it is due to a lethal combination of recreational drugs, prescription medications and alcohol. And in the midst of the controversy is the issue of irresponsible doctors prescribing antidepressant medication like ...
Views: 1750 - The Mindfulness Meditation Retreat: Your Most Powerful Tool for Spiritual Development - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Charles FrancisHave you ever wondered if there was a way you could speed up your spiritual development? I’m sure you know of some people who are so peaceful and serene that nothing seems to bother them. The secret of their success is actually quite simple. They’ve figured out what works, and they do it ...
Views: 1374(2 votes) - How To Meditate - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Lara WaldmanHOW TO MEDITATE Over the years, many clients have said to me “I can’t meditate. I have tried, but I can’t switch my mind off.” With this article, I would love to break this myth, that one has ‘failed’ in mediation if the mind is busy with thoughts and share with you a very simple meditation ...
Views: 1188 - Learn Mindfulness Meditation to Attain Self Realization - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Kip MazuyMindfulness meditation is really the essence of meditation and yoga. And if you practice this Zen technique given below not only in your sitting meditation but in your day-to-day life, it will help lead you into deep states of meditation and even self realization. Your natural experience of ...
Views: 2255(1 vote) - Spiritual Healing - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsWe all possess the power to heal ourselves spiritually. This ability has to be developed from within. Spiritual healers have always known that thinking negatively will always welcome more negativity. Physical disease can often be prevented with a regular affirmation of spiritual ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - 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: 2160 - 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: 2039(1 vote) - 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: 1293 - 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: 1341(1 vote) - 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: 9203(2 votes) - Why Personal Change is so Hard - by Submitted on Jul 26, 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: 1129 - 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: 1309 - 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: 1491(2 votes) - 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: 1916 - Your Higher Self - A Powerful Meditation for Connecting With Your Higher Self - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 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: 2944(2 votes) - 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 ...
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