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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- Guided Meditation - Easy Meditation For Beginners Part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from kelly priceThis is a guided meditation, meant for beginners, but it is also effective if you know how to meditate. It is best to ask someone with a calm and friendly voice to read to you the steps in mediation and follow the directions precisely. Guided meditation can bring you to a peace you may not ...
Views: 574 - Guided Meditation 101 - Pre-Meditation Preparation - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from kelly priceMeditation. What is it? It is not easy to put into words exactly, but more of an experience. Meditation is that experience where one’s consciousness becomes engrossed and merged with the object of meditation. If you are an absolute beginner and are interested in meditation, the guided ...
Views: 795 - Meditation On Hard Boiled Eggs - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Kat TanseyI placed two carefully chosen, unpeeled hard boiled eggs in my favorite white ceramic bowl. These are very special eggs – laid by free range hens who are not given steroids, hormones, or antibiotics, and are fed only organic or natural grains. While all of these points are important to ...
Views: 1356 - Heart Freedom Exercise (1): Flower Power - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandFlower Power Painful life experiences can lead you to close your heart like a tender flower that closes its petals against the chill of the night. In this exercise, you learn to consciously open your heart so that you and all around you can share in the heavenly fragrance of its blossom. Time ...
Views: 908 - Definition: Meditation Practices - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerMeditation has been defined as: "self regulation of attention, in the service of self-inquiry, in the here and now." The various techniques of meditation can be classified according to their focus. Some focus on the field or background perception and experience, also called ...
Views: 701 - Definition: Meditation Information - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerMeditation 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 ...
Views: 700 - Definition: Meditation Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThere are many different types of meditation techniques a person now can use in order to bring themselves peace and tranquility. Certainly anyone who is already using a meditation technique has discovered the many benefits to be gained from it. However although meditation is now become extremely ...
Views: 818 - Definition: Guided Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerGuided meditation is a form of stress relief that is conducive to relaxing the whole body, in part by finding a way of peaceful and calming relaxation from within the body. Guided meditation may utilize soothing photographs or scenarios to enhance the ability of the mind to relax and guide the ...
Views: 5257 - Definition: Relaxation Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerSince the oldest times, meditation and relaxation have been considered essential for both our mental and physical health, having a wide range of benefits upon our general mood and feeling of well being. But what is the foundation of this affirmation? Why do we need to relax and to meditate? And ...
Views: 1960 - Book Review: Meditation and Its Practice - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis 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 ...
Views: 641 - Book Review: Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis 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. Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life, by Jon ...
Views: 787 - Book Review: Meditation Techniques of the Buddhist and Taoist Masters - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis 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 Techniques of the Buddhist and Taoist Masters, by Daniel Odier, is a ...
Views: 912 - Book Review: 8 Minute Meditation: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis 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. 8 Minute Meditation: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life, by Victor Davich, is a ...
Views: 1054 - Book Review: The Fine Arts of Relaxation, Concentration & Meditation, Revised: Ancient Skills for Modern Minds - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis 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. The Fine Arts of Relaxation, Concentration & Meditation, Revised: Ancient Skills ...
Views: 810 - Walking Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from charles MacInerneyWalking Meditation is a wonderful initiation for beginners into the art of Meditation. It is easy to practice, and enhances both physical, mental and spiritual well-being. It is especially effective for those who find it difficult to sit still for long periods of time. Some people enjoy ...
Views: 1198 - Measuring Each Other - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockOne of the first things a new Buddhist monk is told by older, more experienced monks is to stop "measuring." No matter how much the new monk thinks that he knows, it will not help him now. It will only prove a hindrance to his meditation and spiritual development. The new monk can either accept ...
Views: 724 - A Secret Meditation For Law Of Attraction Followers - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Gary EvansLooking to move to that all important next level? Are you seeking a method that can turbo charge your ability to manifest? You’re in luck! By using my meditation you will undoubtedly manifest things more quickly and also experience more enjoyment when meditating. Meditation is commonly ...
Views: 697 - Meditation: Balancing Concentration and Mindfulness - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIf you have ever tried to walk with only one leg, you have discovered, for yourself, the importance of two legs. Likewise, when we meditate, two aspects of meditation are necessary if our practice is to be balanced. Samadhi (concentration) and Vipassana (mindfulness) are the two aspects that ...
Views: 1339 - The Lazy Man's Way To Meditate and Gain Faster Results than Ever - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Anthony CappelloMost people know that meditation can bring an expanded consciousness and make one feel more spiritual. While this is great in and of itself, it also has many practical uses regarding one's general health and well being. For instance, did you know that meditation reduces stress, blood pressure, ...
Views: 2018 - Developing Extra Sensory Perception - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Bryan BensonMost experts agree that most people have extra sensory perception or are able to develop it. Many of us have already experienced ESP. For example: Have you ever gotten the feeling the phone was about to ring…and it does? You are singing a song to yourself when you turn on the radio and the song ...
Views: 1114 - Meditation To Increase Brain Function - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Bryan BensonMeditation is a discipline where the mind is focused either on an object or on breathing. It has been described as ‘self regulation of attention, in the service of self-inquiry, in the here and now.” There have been numerous articles in major magazines as well as in medical journals of the ...
Views: 774 - The Art Of Mindfulness - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Bryan BensonAll of us can fall into a habit of inattention due to the routines of a typical day, going into the bathroom to brush the teeth and wash-up, get dressed, eat a quick breakfast, get into the car and go to work. Most of us are engaged with the same routines at least five days a week with little ...
Views: 578 - The Benefits of Practicing Qigong - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Conrad RawOne of the benefits of meditation is the ability to slow down your thinking to the point of being able to ‘see’ your thoughts, which will give you the ability to change your life via the Law of Attraction. However, there are other traditions that can bring about change and enhance the ...
Views: 965 - The Lost Art of Christian Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Rhonda JonesRecently on the Oprah show, Dr. Oz, frequent guest and author of “You on a Diet,” gave the audience six “must dos” for optimal health; number 3 was to meditate. The word meditate means to ponder, reflect upon, think about, muse over or to ruminate. When we’re ...
Views: 3629 - Seven Indicators That Meditation Is About To Go Mainstream - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockAlthough 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 ...
Views: 676 - Meditation - Benefits Of Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Peter samsThe word meditation, is derived from two Latin words: meditari(to think, to dwell upon, to exercise the mind) and mederi (to heal). Its Sanskrit derivation 'medha' means wisdom. Meditation is not a technique but a way of life. Meditation means 'a cessation of the thought process’. It ...
Views: 905 - The Tangible Miracles Of Gayatri Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaGayatri, Gita, Ganga and Gau (cow) are the 4 pillars of Indian culture. Amongst these Gayatri reigns supreme. All Hindu scriptures, sects, Rishis etc proclaim in unison that Gayatri has a deep import and message for world humanity. In Atharva Veda (19/71/1) Gayatri has been eulogized wherein it ...
Views: 7564 - Meditation – What’s In It For You? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWhat can we expect to gain from meditation? Nothing, in the beginning, except for a somewhat annoying practice that always seems to get in the way of our doing something more important! If we are half-way serious about our practice, however, we will persevere, and eventually get to a point where ...
Views: 608 - Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Donald FulghumDoes 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 ...
Views: 704 - Relax To Get What You Want In Life - The Silva Life System - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Marelisa Fabrega“Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Meditation is simply learning to relax, to quiet mind chatter, and to focus your thoughts. It’s about relaxing your body and ...
Views: 1070 - What Is Meditation And How It Helps - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Peter samsMeditation—that great and mysterious subject which in the past has always conjured up the image of the solitary Asian ascetic sitting in deep trance—is fast appearing in unexpected places throughout modern American culture. Secretaries are doing it as part of their daily noon yoga ...
Views: 586 - The Benefits And Techniques Of Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Kathryn ReynoldsWRITTEN FOR THE UK HEART FOUNDATION ( SEPT.2006) If you are Buddhist, Hindu or even Christian, you may have been taught to meditate. However, for most of us in the West it is something that we have to seek out. There is demand and plenty of opportunity: you just go along to yoga classes, tai ...
Views: 799 - Easy Meditation For The Heart And Soul - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Joy IdriesMeditation is an excellent way to relax your mind and body Yet, if you are not accustomed to meditation you will need to learn a few basics steps and get a basic understanding of what it is all about to help you on your way. Basically it is about relaxing. Usually it is a good idea to start by ...
Views: 913 - Meditation Forms And Types - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Peter samsThe word meditation comes from the Latin meditatio, which originally indicated every type of physical or intellectual exercise, then later evolved into the more specific meaning "contemplation Meditation is a discipline in which the mind is focused on an object of thought or awareness. It ...
Views: 613 - Christian Meditation - Why It's Becoming Popular - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWalk into any busy Zen center and you will more than likely find Christians practicing meditation. Many famous Christians, including Thomas Merton; Trappist monk, poet, writer and social activist, recommended meditation as a means of directly communicating with God. Whatever we can do to calm ...
Views: 1021 - Monkey Business - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Stacy Kamala WaltmanA reoccurring question this past month has been about the benefits of meditation. When we hear spiritual people referring to the “Monkey Mind” and attempting to control its turbulent thrashing, what do they mean? Unlike other wild animals, monkeys are easily caught. Captors place a bright ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - Science And Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Bill CozzollinoDiscovery TV recently aired “All you need to know about the brain” in which they reveal that scientists can place an electromagnetic probe inside an average brain and produce instant savant abilities. The implications of modern neuroscience research clearly point to the fact that the brain is ...
Views: 885 - The Art Of Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Tiffany McCauleyWhen speaking with people about meditation, I tend to get a lot of the same response. The person roles their eyes, and says one of two things: 1) “Who has time to meditate???!!” or, 2) “I tried meditating, and it didn’t work.” There are many misconceptions about what meditation actually is. ...
Views: 1080 - Reality And Quantum Physics - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Robert NajemyAbout the nature of subatomic physics. 1. Matter and energy are interchangeable. Matter can become energy and energy can become matter (Nuclear energy, atomic bomb.) E= MC2 (Albert Einstein) 2. Particles can be perceived as matter and as waves - at different times - can behave as particle now ...
Views: 2073 - Self Meditation - Know About The Different Techniques - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Dr John AnneSelf meditation really works. Countless of learned and loving people have practiced it all through the ages, because it clears the mind and opens the heart. Highly educated priests and sages spent their all lives pursuing and teaching the way to illumination. The techniques have been included ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - Meditation Practice – Managing the Insights and Energy - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockA common mistake made by new and intermediate meditators is the frittering away of the insights and energy that result naturally from meditation practice. Unless a meditator knows how to manage this energy and insight, he or she will fall into the trap of a premature re-embracing of the world. ...
Views: 632 - Meditate Effortlessly Using Binaural Beats - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Anthony CappelloMost people know that meditation can bring an expanded consciousness and make one feel more spiritual. While this is great in and of itself, it also has many practical uses regarding one's general health and well being. For instance, did you know that meditation reduces stress, blood pressure, ...
Views: 820 - Guidelines For Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Nabha CosleyMany questions arise in the mind of anyone who wants to establish a daily practice of meditation. For example: How long should I meditate? The first guideline is, don't be ruled by what others do. What works well for others may not work for you. Accept that in many ways you are unique. Here are ...
Views: 984 - Why I'm Grateful to Sexy Sadie - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Rose Rosetree"It's not a religion," said Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. "Unlike other meditation techniques, it won't make you withdraw from life. This will only make you more successful. Just 20 minutes twice a day and, in 5-8 years, you'll be enlightened." Maharishi lied. The Beatles, his most famous students, ...
Views: 730 - What Do You Want? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Steven SadleirWhat do you want? What do you want from life? Do you know that you can create whatever you want? If there is any part of you that doubts that, the first step is to clear that limiting belief out of your mind. It doesn't serve you anymore. The more open you are to receive, the more you will ...
Views: 843 - Meditation: The Interesting Quirks of Access Samadhi - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockAccess Samadhi is a stage of meditation where interesting things can happen. It is the active gateway to fixed Samadhi. The danger with access Samadhi is that a meditator can become so engrossed with the unusual aspects of access Samadhi that they lose interest in going further. The ...
Views: 860 - EFT and Brain Waves - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Gary GroesbeckWe have seen evidence that EFT works at a verifiable level in the field of EEG brain wave measurements. We were pleased to monitor brain waves while Gary Craig and some of the EFT Masters worked with groups of people, who volunteered to be part of a project, that could make the benefits of EFT ...
Views: 2840 - Three Simple Meditations - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Olga RezoThis short article provides a general overview on performing a couple of simple meditations: inner-silence meditation, yellow rose meditation, and meditation on the heart-mind connection. Practicing meditation is in essence quite easy. If you have already selected your meditation system, these ...
Views: 1504 - Meditation Practice and the Chameleon - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond Rock"Becoming" is a word used to describe, among other things, striving to attain states of transcendence in meditation practice. We intellectually figure out a goal, and then imagine that we have somehow attained that goal. This is the trick of a clever ego; a chameleon in the ways in which it can ...
Views: 826 - How to **Really Want** to Meditate in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Rebbie StraubingMany books will teach you how to meditate. I’d like to teach you how to **really want** to meditate. You may already want to meditate… …but not really. When you **really want* to meditate, some amazing things happen. I’ll tell you about that in a minute. ...
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