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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- Taking Pause - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Niquenya FulbrightMany people struggle with finding time to fit everything into their busy schedules. We often neglect our health and well-being in favor of completing tasks. We don’t exercise. We don’t eat right. We don’t even relax. We think that we just don’t have the time to take pause in the midst of ...
Views: 1236 - New Sound Healing Meditation Eliminates Stress And Heals Your Body - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Steven SonmoreJust imagine what it would feel like if all you have to do to get rid of your stress and tension was to listen to healing, relaxing music based on Chinese medicine principles. You gently close your eyes and follow the guided imagery that allows your body to heal itself. As a practitioner of ...
Views: 1936 - Consciousness At Ikea. Mission Impossible? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Julie ZipperIkea is a grown-up candy store. Candy, candy everywhere. Even the colors: candy apple red, sour apple green, lemon drop yellow. And the prices-- how can I not want 20 rugs, they are only $2.99 each?! I walk in and all I can think is "Gimmegimmegimmegimmegimmegimme!" This is when I become very ...
Views: 1017 - Connecting Mind Body And Spirit - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Lillie OliverConnecting Mind, Body, And Spirit Meditation is a process of quieting down the mind and body, as well as obtaining alignment with spirit. With our bodies being the tangible, our spirit’s being the intangible and our minds, being part of both, it is easy to understand how all three ...
Views: 3135 - Meditation Advancements - The Natural Evolution of Mankind - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Ed McDonoughWilliam James, psychologist, author and founder of the first American psychology laboratory said: "There is a law in psychology that if you form a picture in your mind of what you would like to be, and you keep and hold that picture there for long enough, you will soon become exactly as you have ...
Views: 1200 - Quieting The Internal Chatter - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Jeff BelyeaWhat is Superconsciousness? Athletes call it the zone. Artists and writers call it the muse. Theists call it enlightenment. For the rest of us mere mortals, it’s those times when a solution to a problem or name we’re trying to remember suddenly pops into our mind; like when we’re taking a ...
Views: 2891 - Mindfulness Meditation: A Path To Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Kirsten HarrellMeditation has been found to have a positive influence on the body, mind, and spirit. Successful management of chronic pain, decrease in blood pressure, and reduction in stress hormones are a few of the physiological benefits of meditative practices. Meditation is also known to produce a ...
Views: 1365 - The Internet Of Our Mind - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockIf you had a computer, but no internet connection, you would be limited to only what is stored on your hard drive. You could access your documents and compose some stuff, but if you wanted to reach out and touch the world, that couldn’t happen. In the same way, we can describe the part of our ...
Views: 1576 - Meditation Made Simple! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Dawn AbrahamDo you feel as if you’re one of the only people who can’t seem to meditate? Do you hear noise in your head keeping you from meditating? Does just the idea make you nervous? I understand how you feel. Today I can say I don’t feel that way, but at one point I felt all of those ...
Views: 960 - Vipassana Journey - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from ben pauleyVipassana Journey By Ben Pauley My spiritual life began a few years back while backpacking around Canada – an unusual place to discover a high spiritual path which was to change my life forever for the better. I went there seeking fun, excitement and adventure and after many highs and ...
Views: 1127 - Transmuting Violet Flame - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2007 from Olga RezoWhen we meditate, we penetrate through deeper layers of our being and receive the precious knowledge that God manifests in us. God can manifest in us as energy, light and consciousness. Only the meditative pure love from our hearts can develop the atom of the Self, releasing the Divine energy ...
Views: 2317 - Journeys of Ascension - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2007 from Llewellin JegelsJOURNEYS OF ASCENSION Across the ages many wise men have explained what life is about. There are as many explanations as there are wise men. I submit that you cannot know what life is unless you understand what the universe is. We humans define life from a very narrow point of view. Our ...
Views: 932 - Meditation & Awareness – 15 Tips to Get More From Your Spiritual Discipline - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMeditation is one of the most important spiritual disciplines. The benefits of regular meditation are numerous, too many to list, yet peace of mind is one of the greatest. Here are some of the meditation tips we recommend in our Psychic/Meditative State Script. *Try meditating on an empty ...
Views: 960 - Predestination, Karma & Meditation – How to Know What is Fated in Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Scott & Stephen PetulloMeditation is one of the best ways to escape an over-active mind, become centered, and connect with one’s spiritual self. When you are centered you are better able to intuitively know when something is for your highest good. Other ways to become more aligned with your higher self, thus more ...
Views: 1027 - Guided Meditation For A Better Life - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Ed McDonoughGuided meditation is simply using help in order to meditate and it is the best way for a person to be introduced to the world of meditation. Guided Meditation is the new paradigm in mediation for today's busy lifestyles. It is also good for beginners who may have trouble concentrating when ...
Views: 1864 - Questioning The Cosmos Within: Meditation to Relax the Mind, Body and Soul - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Rebecca SheldonA quote from William Blake, "To see a world in a grain of sand, and a heaven in a wild flower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand, and eternity in an hour". Yes it is in you. I refer to the answers to the questions that are particular to your unique personal experience here and now. We have ...
Views: 1056 - The Fullness of the Now - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2007 from Daniel ErwayKnowing in the Now Just sit still a moment and experience what is. What do you experience? a thought? a sensation? an image? a feeling? a desire? tension? relaxation? contraction? expansion? awareness? presence? silence? acceptance? beauty? love? joy? All of this and more can be happening in ...
Views: 699 - Find out more about yourself by meditating on the heart... - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2007 from Shane MageeWhen we refer or gesture towards ourselves, we generally point towards the middle of our chest, because we feel that inside there is something there that embodies the 'me' that we are referring to. Therefore, if one wanted to find out more about oneself, the middle of the chest would be the most ...
Views: 720 - Meditation: Life's Immutable Paradigm - by Most of what affects us and disrupts every area of our life cannot be seen. For example, the unseen limitations of thought, belief and knowledge creates an infinite number of obstacles that prevent us from obtaining what we want. Although we cannot see these things, we can observe how they ...
Views: 924 - Australian Aborigines Deep Trance Meditation - by A secret practice developed by Aboriginal tribes almost 40,000 years ago, will take you to states of extremely deep and serene meditation. This method of deep contemplation can help you unlock the process of creating new energy pathways between the right and left hemispheres of your brain ...
Views: 8978 - Trance as a tool - by Powerful yogic trance states are often created by the long term practice of meditation. When the mind is temporarily anchored in trance, a yogi may become sensitive to subtle influences or may gain enhanced and subtle perceptions. In addition, yogic trance states can also produce effects at a ...
Views: 1444 - Introduction to Trance - by Most of you have an idea as to what a trance is. But, that idea is probably different than the idea you will learn here.
Most likely you got your idea as to what a trance is from watching TV movies or reading books which described someone who was in a trance. "Look at her" said the hero ...
Views: 1935 - Daily Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Kelly BallardMeditation is more than just a way to feel better in the moment. Meditation is a transformational pathway to your best self. Transformation is not a passive activity. Even a caterpillar may appear on the outside to be resting in its cocoon, but, in fact, there are many changes beneath the ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - Letting Go - by While sitting with a close friend the other day I heard him say repeatedly. "Well, whatever happens, happens. If it's meant to be it will be. I'm letting the Universe lead the way." In Christianity, a similar phrase is said "Not they will but thine O
father" I submit to you some insight ...
Views: 1457 - Transforming Tension: Meditation and Stress Relief - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Roshani ShayAnyone who knows me would be shocked to discover that I once indulged in 60-hour work weeks, drinking endless cups of black coffee, and smoking three packs of cigarettes a day. What saved my life? What helped me to transform the tension I thought was caused by the circumstances of my life? ...
Views: 1178 - How to Feel Better Naturally: Simple Tips for Meditating Stress Away - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Janna ChanHow to Feel Better Naturally: Simple Tips for Meditating Stress Away Once considered an exotic and exclusively spiritual practice, expert doctors and scientists now credit meditation with alleviating a host of physical and mental ailments such as anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and ...
Views: 1648 - World Healing Meditation - by I am a clairvoyant and spiritual healer. A few months ago I was awakened during the night by a spiritual master. He gave me this meditation and told me that the world was coming up on a very important time and we should use this to help us get to the next level spiritually. I have been sharing ...
Views: 1587 - Being Present - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Roshani ShayBeing fully present to any single moment, truly being HERE NOW, is as easy as being aware of the next breath, and as difficult. Try a small experiment. As soon as you finish reading this paragraph, sit comfortably and begin to watch your breath coming into and going out of your body for several ...
Views: 1097 - 5-Minute Meditation - Healing Temple - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2007 from Avalon De WittSit comfortably in a private place. Close your eyes and make sure your back is straight. Now draw your attention to your breath... Notice the rising and falling of your rib cage. Feel any tension or anxiety leaving your body with each exhale.... Pull your breath deeper into your stomach ...
Views: 1422 - Manifestation and Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Krzysztof SrokaI guess that you already know something about Manifestation and the Law of Attraction. You know that you can manifest the life of your dreams and that you can attract whatever you want into your life. Of course theoretical knowledge is not what we want. We want the results. Unfortunately we ...
Views: 1865 - You Mean Even I Can Make Money? - by I get many questions from people about how meditation can be used to attract wealth into their lives. People are often disappointed to find out that the solution involves work, and I don’t just mean going to their day jobs. In order to bring money into your life, you have to be ready to accept ...
Views: 851 - Forgot to take out the trash, again? Remember, the Meditation Way - by Humans are a forgetful bunch. We forget everything from calling our loved ones to picking up that crucial item on our way home from work. If I were to make an educated guess, I’d have to say that the we are becoming more forgetful as a society with each passing year. I attribute this to the ...
Views: 1605 - Fitting Meditation into your Daily Routine - by Do you feel like you’re too busy to meditate? Can’t find a block of time to sit down for some deep relaxation? Well, I’m here to tell you it’s very possible to fit meditation into your daily routine, regardless of how busy you are. You see, contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to have ...
Views: 876 - The Meditation Primer: It's Easier Than You Think! - by When most of us think about meditation, we envision a Tibetan monk wearing little more than a tattered orange robe, sitting at the top of a desolate mountain, pondering the sound of one hand clapping (which by the way is “Ohm?. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have that kind of spare time. ...
Views: 1778 - The Secret Of The Masters - Yours! - by "It is only in the depths of silence that the voice of God can be heard."
Sai Baba
It was Aleister Crowley who made a profound observation that I have always remembered from the time I first read it. He pointed out that there is one - and only one thing - in common in the lives of Jesus ...
Views: 2214 - Working In The Subtle Realm Of Thought - by The spiritual realm is the world of Causes. The manifest material world, that is so familiar to us through our senses, is the world of Effects. Thought always precedes manifestation in the material world. All that is manifest in the material world, whether in nature or man-made, was first a ...
Views: 3010 - Seeing the Nature of Reality Through Buddhist Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Copthorne MacdonaldThe perennial philosophy "nondual" spiritual traditions (such as Nisargadatta's Vedanta, and Tibetan Buddhism's Dzogchen) hold that existence involves a monistic, enduring, unchanging, absolute reality and a dualistic, ephemeral, constantly-changing relative reality. Through the practices that I ...
Views: 1090 - Hate to Meditate? Start Playing With Mindfulness Instead! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Maya FrostIn a culture that embraces Adderall, paying attention has become the most sought-after skill for those looking for a competitive edge. From blurry-eyed college applicants to top executives, the ability to focus on what matters most is the key to coping—and competing—despite the stresses of ...
Views: 1173 - The Light of Love - by THE LIGHT OF LOVE: Creating a powerful spiritual experience--an attunement adapted by Ron Scolastico, taught by the Guides:
In my many years of teaching individuals how to have a profound spiritual experience, I have found that the greatest obstacle for most people is the distraction of the ...
Views: 646 - Can Meditation Make You Lucky? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Hollis PolkAre you lucky? Really, do you feel like you’re a lucky person? Not lucky in the sense that you have a good, or even a great, life, but lucky in the sense that things just seem to fall into your lap? Whether you are lucky or not, you probably think that luck is just random, ...
Views: 6009 - Please Stop! Thank You - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Heather StangDriving provides fertile ground for observing habituated responses. Whether it is driving the same route to work each day on autopilot - not really knowing how you got where you were going, or sending the fire finger to the driver who cut you off unexpectedly - many of us can say we have been ...
Views: 1173 - The Art & Science of Meditation - by Let me begin with a bold assertion. We were not put on this planet to suffer. We were not born to make mistakes. Life is in our hands and “the choices we make dictate the life that we lead—to thine own self be true”. It is our ignorance of life that is at the basis of our mistakes and suffering. ...
Views: 873 - Rush Hour Meditation - by The Rush Hour can be a noisy environment and the ride to work may leave one exhausted and moody, making for a bad day. The following exercise can increase your energy for the day and allow you to arrive to work in a positive mood. It can be practiced on a train, bus or plane.
First step: Find ...
Views: 947 - Understanding Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2007 from Gabriel FosterMeditation has been around for many thousands of years. It is a technique geared towards inner discovery and enlightenment. Its' also used for deep relaxation, freedom from thoughts and inner peace. There are many forms and techniques of meditating, varying from silent motionless techniques to ...
Views: 883 - Meditations for Instant Stress Relief - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from michael atmaStress is no joke. It can ruin your health, your relationhips and your happiness. That's why it's so important that you work out a way to release the build up of pressure and tension that excess stress causes in your body. One of the simplest ways to do this is meditation. Now before you ...
Views: 803 - Meditation as a Special Tool in Bio-Energy Healing - by There is a special tool which may promote the development and mastery of a special mind state and bio-energetic ability to feel and assess human energy - meditation.
Healers achieve a special state of consciousness, spiritual knowledge, and self-realization through meditation. Eastern mystics ...
Views: 805 - Yoga Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Nick SmithYoga Meditation In 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 ...
Views: 657 - Understanding Meditation - part 3 - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Robert NajemyTHE MIND IS LIKE A PLASTIC BAG As in the previous example, the mind has no reality of its own. Its reality is formed by its contents. It is like a plastic bag or cellophane that takes the shape of whatever you put into it. If you wrap up something long and slim then it takes that shape. If you ...
Views: 1078 - Meditation: Changing the Way You See the World - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Laurie DesjardinsMeditation is not just good for you. It can also brighten your outlook on life. Two separate scientific studies, one done in Australia and one done in the United States, have shown that certain meditation techniques stimulate the left side of the brain, resulting in decreased anxiety and a happy ...
Views: 1526 - Benefits of Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2007 from Robert NajemyHow is Meditation Used Today? People from all walks of life, in all the countries of the world belonging to all the possible religions, meditate for a wide variety of reasons. The same technique offers something different to each according to his needs and motives. Some of the motives for which ...
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