Meditation Articles

Last week's concert in NYC which reunited Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney has once again brought attention to Transcendental Meditation. It's quite historic for the two surviving Beatles to perform together, and the concert brings back images of the Foursome's days in India so many decades ago.nn The purpose of the event - organized by David Lynch's Foundation and the TM Foundation - for the US Committee for Stress Free Schools - aims to give the gift of meditation to as many

I thought you were going to the community," a John said, his eyebrows Raised. "Yes, yes, I am on my way," Moosawa stammered, looking surprised. "But isn't it in the other direction," a John inquired." "Of course, I should have known that," said Moosawa. A John tried to ease the key ...

Conqueror and I remained at our vantage point in the foothills until the weather exhausted itself. With the floods beginning to melt into the countryside, and with no signs of my enemies from the north, our journey to the far country and the cave resumed as we headed for lower ground. Each ...

Being present in the space of each perfect moment of life is to walk The Path of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Gurus, and Yogis throughout the course of time. It is not difficult to begin the journey on this Path. It is not difficult to stop and begin to notice that as you are walking you feel the Earth beneath your feet, to sense the ground is wet, gravel, or sand. nnThe presence of your Self in each moment in which you have the opportunity to be aware in your mind: "I am washing m

nDoes this sound familiar? You wake up in the morning; have your coffee; read your list of things to do today; then go back to bed. Is this procrastination, or a more serious problem? If it occurs more than once; it is. However, people procrastinate for a variety of reasons such as; fear of failing or succeeding; poor organizational skills; and sometimes, a lack of self-esteem. Let’s explore these particular areas and offer a few easy tips in overcoming procrastination.nnFe

Understanding oneself, one's drives, one's emotions, the way in which one's mind works, is the minimum requirement for successful relationships. Without this understanding of oneself, without taking the time to learn about oneself, relationships can be merely a tug of war between two independent ...

Meditation is an essential part of one's overall health and wellness. After all, we live in a world which is in fact requiring more and more from us all, given the time saving discoveries the majority of us have access to such as personal computers and also communications. In fact, with so much technology surrounding us, were almost required to always be switched on and at the office. I'm sure this isn't the situation for all of us, yet it's perhaps the most common theme in t

Is a leader a visionary or a team head? Is he a motivator or a guiding force? Is he a team member or a manager? It is aptly said that a leader is an amalgamation of these qualities and more! A leader is someone who not only leads a group of people to a definite goal but he does it with immense vision, motivation, responsibility and accountability. Leadership is an honor bestowed on most able people who are able to steer the ship in the right direction and in the right way. It

This article is about nothing. Therefore, after you read it, you won't know anything more than you did before reading it; it will be a total waste of your time because I have nothing to say. I mean, what can be said about mountains so high that the snow never leaves their peaks, and as we gaze ...

An Ashram is a spiritual hermitage or monastery. It is where one goes for spiritual instruction. Ashram learn about insight meditation and how life works. This is in addition to learning about how to practice serious meditation, which is insight meditation. Serious disciplined meditation practice is the conscious awareness process of transformation; from unconscious to conscious.

It can sneak up on you like a thief in night; change that is. One day, you are content and happy with your life, and the next, it's as if you find yourself living on mars. Everything around you has somehow changed, and you haven't, or maybe you have changed and everything else has remained ...

Meditation is a discipline in which the mind is focused on an object of thought or awareness. It usually involves turning attention to a single point of reference. The practice may engender a higher state of consciousness. Meditation is recognized as a component of almost all religions, and has been practiced for over 5,000 years. Meditative disciplines encompass a wide range of spiritual and/or psychophysical practices which can emphasize development of either a high degree

The sole purpose of human existence is to be in peace and feel contended. But in today’s stressful life, there is not time to introspect and no time for spiritual reflection. We have become a slave to our lavish way’s of living and are gradually forgetting the basic purpose of your life’s. These lifestyle’s related problems are gripping us and we are falling prey to deadly diseases like Hypertension and heart problems. Medications and pills are not the permanent solut

· Reducing stressnn· Feeling better mentally and physicallynn· Eliminating fear and uncertainty from our livesnn· Changing aspects of our lives we do not likenn· Deepening and improving our relationships with othersnn· Becoming more ...

"Whatever derogatory things you are saying to yourself: Stop it." This is a quote from Jane Roberts, the author of the Seth Material during the 1970s and 80s. It bears repeating as we approach fresh spring plans. One of the most damaging things we do to ourselves spiritually and energetically is continue to let our inner nagger of all-the-things-we-are-failing-to-do-well-enough talk to us in this way. Energetically, this is similar to having a constant, low level allergy. One

Meaning is an association of what is now with what once was... Take a look at any object in your immediate environment: say, you are looking at a "so-called" (I'll explain the "so-called" parenthetical in a few moments) cup. Say, I picked it up from your desk and asked: "What is this?" You'd say: "A cup." And I'd say: "No, what is this?" After a moment of bemusement, you might offer: "A mug?" And I - with the best of the poker faces - would stay firm: "No, what is this?" Afte

Meetings of yesterday - seeds of tomorrow’s partings Planted as hope - the sadness I know, Growing straight and strong for so long, And now fallen down in an ocean of tears. Had I but known of the heartaches ahead, And if I did, what matter? What escape from this velvet noose, This ...

WASHINGTON (AP) People who tend to the elderly, change diapers, and serve up food and drinks have the highest rates of depression among U.S. workers. Overall, 7 percent of full-time workers battled depression in the past year, according to a government report . . . When we work with old people, ...

Guided meditation, To begin with this guided meditation technique(s) for beginners, you will need to find a quiet space where you can relax and not be disturbed for around half an hour. At the start, if you can follow a guided meditation even for a few minutes then you are doing well.rnSo please remember practice makes perfect and the more you meditate the more you will be able to focus on the task at hand, which is to be able to focus on one thing without any external influe

Positive affirmations can make us feel several things, most of which are good ones. In this world full of negativity, suffering, and hardships, it can be particularly hard for people to believe in the power of positivity. Some people see positivity as toxic because we still have to remember that our world is not perfect. However, that is exactly what the world needs right now. We need tons of positivity to turn the tides over and create ripples of change that are only possib

Meditat ion can be a wonderful habit to build into your daily life. In a world where we are always on the go, always distracted by social media, and always connected to the world around us, having time every day to sit in silence with our thoughts and decompress from your stressful day and all of the responsibilities around you is amazing. But with a hectic schedule how do you manage to meditate every day? In this article, we are going to discuss why meditation is a great way

1. Misunderstanding what a relationship is all about. A relationship is an opportunity to give, rather than take. If one or both partners have plastered on their forehead, "What's in this for me," things will get dicey. The key to a successful relationship is always uncompromising trust, and ...

There have been hundreds of books, articles and manuals written about various Meditation Techniques. All I'm doing here is sharing a few Meditation Techniques that are of the most basic and I feel anyone can do. Cultivating a way to get beyond what your mind is telling you and reaching the deeper more peaceful realms of your heart and soul is where true Magic comes from. I want to address something here right away, from my experience many people have a negative or religious c

Your unforgiving alarm rings for all it’s worth. It’s 7AM. You crash out of bed, slamming your toe on your bedside table. You fumble for your zafu in the dark. “It’s over here somewhere,” you mumble. Hearing you awaken from the dead, your cat runs screeching. You are about to plant your still-zombiefied-self on the cushion when nature calls. Three minutes later your mother calls too, and you know you really shouldn’t answer it but she does have that crucial bit of

Meditation provides various unmatched and supreme advantages on all categories in human life like Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual. Physical Advantages: Through deep-breathing, which is the backbone of any meditation practice, muscle fatigue and tension are reduced by increasing the circulation of oxygen to the muscles. Due to its stress reducing advantages, it lowers high blood cholesterols levels in the body. Apart from that, these practices will also strengthen th

In this article, I am going to outline the Higher Balance Meditation system. In my opinion, this is by far the most comprehensive and advanced meditation system that I have ever come across. It has been designed to specifically develop multiple facets of awareness, concentration, energetic and sensory development, that all combine to make you more proficient in whatever spiritual activities you wish to undertake, from manifestation and ‘psychic’ reading to increas

The sound of pacing reverberated throughout the high spire, echoing along the halls of the upper chambers. I stopped pacing long enough to gaze longingly at the valley below, slowly, from one end to the other, this precious kingdom that would be mine someday. Everyone looked small and ...

Love. Stay! Do you understand? I want you. Stay! Are you my love? Will you make me happy? Please make me happy. Be my love. Stay! Will you always love me? Love me forever? Please love me forever. Be my love. Stay! Are you my love? Will you change? Please don’t change. Be my love, ...

The forest was deliciously cool now, waiting silently, reverently for the day ahead, while lively birds and animals greeted the new morning with their familiar cries. The trail was a lush, fragrant tunnel of large ferns, bamboo groves, and tropical flowers surrounded by endless trees, foliage, ...

Meditation has a wide range of definition and it comes in different forms and packages. There are hundreds of meditation techniques developed over the ages each one designed for a certain purpose or function. There are meditation techniques specially designed for men or merely for women alone. There are those appropriate only for the elderly. Some meditation techniques have been devised for relaxation and to reduce stress while there are meditation modalities for ameliorating

A recent report from the prestigious Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life comes down to this - Christians are getting restless. The report, other than indicating the consumerish attitude of modern religion shoppers, may indicate a deeper trend; it could mean that religion, as a mystery, as an ...

When we think of heart, we think of our emotions. In the context of this article, however, heart means the summation of all that we are; our emotions, our thoughts, our bodies, and our minds – and the affairs of life that we all share. Affairs of the heart always begin with a solitary ...

Most people are familiar with brain waves, but not as many people are familiar with heart waves. Researchers have found that our heart emits waves, much as our brain does. When we are in a state of stress, anxiety, worry, or depletion, these waves form a jagged and rough pattern. On the other hand, when we are a state of gratitude, these waves form a coherent pattern.rn rn Why does this matter?rn rnWhen our heart waves are in a state of coherence, we experience less stress, a

Although meditation is thousands of years old, it is relatively new in the west. Here in America, new ideas seem to introduce themselves at three levels. First, a new idea is viewed as threatening and it is feared. Later, it is made fun of, ridiculed and laughed at. And finally, it is accepted ...

You go out to buy a pair of black heels the night before you need them because your old pair is in unwearable conditions. But none of the stores has what you want, until, the absolute last store that you get to. But... they are not in your size. The store has failed you as a customer. To the business owners that are reading this, I would say, please step up and manage your inventory better so that you never fail your customer like this. Whether you are a store that sells thei

After my last brutally honest note to the Tribe, I received A LOT of emails asking about how I could be so open nand vulnerable in these letters to you while still remaining strong in my self..... and the answer to that question is one of my greatest secrets. nnWant to hear it? nnCool, here's my formula: When something significant happens in my life, whether it be good or bad, I follow the nsame process every time.....I do nothing about it.nnThat's right, I do nothing. nnBeca

"Don't get so caught up in the Game that you don't have time for meditation and prayer." Karen St. HilairernA popular answer to 'how's work' or 'how's life' is usually something in the area of- “I'm in the game or I'm in the fight.” In the song 'Upgrade You', Beyonce’ sings "... Focus on your focus I can keep you." In this verse she is telling her guy to do what you need to do to be successful and I will take care of you. We all know that it's a good thing to be on an i

Yoga MeditationnnIn recent years the asanas (postures & stretches) of Hatha Yoga have become extremely popular in the West as a form of physical exercise. There are tremendous benefits to adding this aspect of yoga into your lifestyle. However many of its practitioners don’t realize that the asanas were developed by the ancient yogis as a means to condition the body so that it could sit perfectly still for long hours of meditation. nnThe word Yoga in Sanskrit means union an

Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting meditation teacher, David Harshada Wagner at East West Books in New York City to celebrate the release of his new meditation CD called “Meditation for Everyone.” Although his name was new to me, something drew me to the invitation in my e-mail inbox, and I decided to attend the event, and stay for the meditation class following -- which happens to takes place every Wednesday night at East West Yoga next door to the bookstore. And I

Question: I took the primordial sound meditation teaching with one of your instructors and they explained my personal mantra as the sound that was made at the time of my birth. Since I studied with the instructor I have become afraid of it. This morning I had a deep, spiritual dream that has led me to think of our will being very delicate and that what I am choosing is based on past experience and really a type of hell. The thought that surfaced was that I have to get back to

Who says prayer does not work? Who has not experienced the power of true prayer? How to prayer are as important as cultivating faith in God. Texts of Sacred Books of almost all major religions, preaches a relationship with God through prayer. Prayer to the Lord, has significance in almost religious.

This 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. Jeanie Marshall is the Official Guide to Meditation . Meditation and Its Practice , by Rama, is a valuable resource for people interested in Meditation Practices and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n Clear, concise and easy-to-follow instructions cover all the basics of sitting postures, breathing, re

The 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, ...

Question: I so appreciate the wisdom you share with the world, and I loved "Renewal Weekend" in Colorado. I also went to see Amma last year (the "hugging saint" from India), and have been reading works by her. rnThere's a difference in your two outlooks and I wonder if you could talk about it. She's very clear that our focus in this lifetime should be service. She chooses to give up material comforts as part of this mission. You seem to invite a person to cultivate prosperity

It is important that we remain true to our own ambitions, whatever they happen to be. If they are harmful or helpful to others, or ourselves, we will find out soon enough through the reflection of our associations. Learning to play our instrument flawlessly is very important. We should be aware ...

No, it's not to make babies! Although making babies is a very important consideration regarding the propagation of our species, especially in Europe and the United States where the birth rate is plummeting, it's not the prime purpose. And it's not to keep you company. Or make you financially or ...

An excerpt from Wikipedia.org (Religious Left): “The Christian Left holds that social justice, renunciation of power, humility, forgiveness, and private observation of prayer (as opposed to publicly mandated prayer) are clearly mandated by the Gospel text . . . Bible scholars observe that early ...

Spirituality is an innate quality we all have in various degrees. For that spiritual quality to move from an innate to an active mode, however, depends upon three things. If any of the three are missing, spiritual tendencies could be smothered by our instinctive reactions of greed, hatred, and ...

Question: In your reply about accessing the higher self you wrote: " If you use a mantra in meditation, the mantra allows the mind to be undirected and neutral. This state permits the inherent attraction of the one’s inner nature of silence, joy and knowledge to draw the mind to the higher Self." My question is: Isn't using a mantra a form of directing the mind, and therefore, how can the mind be neutral - and what does 'neutral' mean? If one becomes aware of the mind 'bein