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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- Managing Stress and Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from odette worrellStress. Just the word makes us edgy . Many of us start the day with it, and too many of us are living with with it as our closest companion. It peaks and valleys given what we are dealing with in our careers, within our personal lives and within our personal lifestyles. When the body experiences ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Marijuana Facts and Myths - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Andrada TodFor decades now nonprofit organizations, medical associations and committees have been trying to restore the truth about cannabis and its effects on human health. Known as marijuana or weed, the dried flowers of cannabis contain Tetrahydrocannabinol, which is a psychoactive constituent that ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - Master Meditation for Mind Power - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Stephen FrostHave you ever wanted to improve your mind and get more from it? Sure you have, likely you have desired a better memory or the ability to process things more quickly and work faster, all of this is attainable of course. The answer to improving your mind and getting more from it lies within your ...
Views: 2119(4 votes) - Mediation for Beginners in 10 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Nigel CoatesThough practiced around the world by people of all faiths and abilities, Meditation is seen by many beginners as a difficult practice to do. In truth, the art of meditation can take many forms, but many of them are simple and suited just for beginners, as the 10 steps below testify. The ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - Meditation - A Pathway to Inner Peace - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Terrie CrowleyCaroline Myss reminds us that it is the "It is the denial of your intuitive voice that creates your suffering." A subtle inner knowing that we all have. The knowing that comes from our intuition is inherent in our being. Many spiritual teachers will tell you that "intuition is the God voice ...
Views: 1050(2 votes) - Meditation 101 - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Michael SchaeferHere are some simple instructions for meditation that anyone can do, reguardless of cultural or personal background. For obtaining the benefit of clear thinking and uncluttered awareness: Step 1: Sit straight; preferably in a cross-legged or kneeling position; with an object placed at ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - Meditation According to Your Zodiac Sign - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Shela SkarpWhenever someone asks me how to start meditating, the first question I ask them is, "What's your zodiac sign?" That may sound like a cheesy pick up line but, in my experience, I've found that people have an easier time beginning a meditation routine if they work *with* the element of their ...
Views: 5775(9 votes) - Meditation And Meditation Benefits - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Lance PetersBroadly speaking meditation can be defined as a self induced change of state of mind for the purpose of heightening certain awareness or attention, or for emotional well being. However, the narrower definitions vary according to the beliefs surrounding them. As beliefs differ among different ...
Views: 818(1 vote) - Meditation Doesn't Do It For Me! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Willie HortonMany people have said this to me - what exactly they're expecting it to do for them, however, is the rock that they think they're perishing on. Re-read that sentence - it's a loaded one. Our own thoughts and expectations can present a barrier to what we do in life. We know this already from ...
Views: 1888(1 vote) - Meditation for Beginners - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Cathy TaylorMeditation happens when you are able to transcend the mind and connect with your source or what some call spirit or God. To get there requires much discipline because one needs to know how to relax the physical body and calm your mind. Therein lies the rub; it’s not easy and it requires some ...
Views: 1245(2 votes) - Meditation for Healing and Manifestation - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Krzysztof SrokaWe live in a very fast, changing and often stressful world. Sometimes things happen so quickly that we don't react as fast as we want to. We might even lose our capacity to think fast, clearly and make right decisions. It's not supposed to be like that. It is important to slow down, relax and ...
Views: 1714(5 votes) - Meditation Holds The True Key To Success - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaThere is a famous saying that goes like, “To understand the immeasurable, the mind must be extraordinarily still”. No doubt, meditation is one of the most powerful forces. There are a lot of records that depict how inner peace of mind can help you conquer the greatest heights. If you are ...
Views: 1328(2 votes) - Meditation How to: Breath Awareness - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Viv (Kala) WilliamsOne of the easiest types of meditation to start with is probably the breath awareness method. It's simple, non-religious, since we all breathe and the breath is always there so. This is sometimes called anapanasati and was taught by the Buddha in the early scriptures, which are preserved in ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - Meditation Ideas - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jen PicicciI have been finding meditation really helpful lately, much more so than in the past. I have tried so many different methods for meditating over the years I couldn’t even count, but I don’t think it’s the technique I’m using right now that’s working so well, but my dedication to it. Part of ...
Views: 950(2 votes) - Meditation on Life - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Mahindra RajMy Background From the time I was a young boy, probably from about the age of 5, I was exposed to meditation through my grandfather mainly. I remember being really young, waking up before dawn to the sounds of “Ohms”, other chants and Hindu prayers. I remember waking up, walking half asleep ...
Views: 1529(2 votes) - Meditation or Cultivating the Art of Listening - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Max RyanThere 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 ...
Views: 675(1 vote) - Meditation Pillow That Improves Your Technique - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Frank RodriguezMeditation practices are becoming more popular every year with individuals from all walks of life. Countless numbers of people are finding that meditation can help take away the stress and worry that comes with today's high speed lives. If you are undertaking any form of meditation or yoga it is ...
Views: 786(2 votes) - Meditation Proven To Increase E.S.P - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Lilian EDEN* Eden"Meditation is emptying self of all that hinders the creative forces from rising along the natural channels of the physical man to be disseminated through those centers and sources that create the activities of the physical, the mental, the spiritual man." Edgar Cayce " Telepathy and ...
Views: 3605(4 votes) - Meditation Techniques for Smart, Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleMeditation can be challenging for smart, creative multi-talented people. So many ideas! So many projects! So many things to keep track of! All these hyperactive thoughts can wreck havoc during meditation. If you've had difficulty meditating, consider trying again. The psychological, ...
Views: 2618(1 vote) - Meditation Techniques Mantra Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Dominic WaltersMeditation Techniques - Mantra Meditation Meditation techniques are perhaps more important now in the midst of our modern times; more so than it ever had been in previous points in history. The complex beehive nature of our society, the competitive rat’s race that we deem determined to finish ...
Views: 824(1 vote) - Meditation: The Most Powerful Meditation You Will Ever Do - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Michael GeorgeWe all have goals. Some seem to be very important, others not. Often, however, we are not consciously aware of what we really want. Some of us waste our lives in a fruitless search for actualization and completion. The meditation that will be demonstrated here is one of the most powerful ...
Views: 4262(8 votes) - Meditations that Reduce Stress in Less than Five Minutes - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonIn our busy lives, few of us have time for a stand-alone block of time devoted to meditation. Yet, meditation is key to reducing stress and promoting balanced health on physical, mental and spiritual levels. The solution is to develop the habit of taking 3-5 minutes every hour to take a ...
Views: 1281(2 votes) - Mind Power Secrets - How To Uncover Them - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Laura SilvaMany wish that they had the ability to expand and enhance the power of the human mind. The motivations people have for seeking the ability to improve their mind will vary greatly. If there was a common thread among all these individuals, they would all wish they could expand their mind’s ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Mindfulness Changes the Brain! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Michelle ClemonsMindfulness changes the brain! It’s official! Mindfulness meditation, which has been around for more than 2,500 years, measurably changes the brain for the better. Scientists can see a thickening of the cortex areas of the brain where memory and empathy reside. In one famous study*, subjects ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Mindfulness Meditation: Cheap Techniques to Beat Stress (But Less Than 10% Ever Do It) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrIn this day and age we are all trying to find fulfillment, which in other words means happiness. Every day of our lives we are taught to think that inner peace, joy, and happiness will only come when we are in good health, rich, in strong relationships, and are very successful. Every day we make ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - Morning Meditation: A Peaceful Way to Start our Day - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffMorning meditation is such a key part to our day. I want to look at it together and explore how we can make it a wonderful, transforming experience so that our day can go well each and every day. When we first wake up in the morning, we have echoes of the previous night; echoes of our ...
Views: 1417(2 votes) - My Vision - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Womens Recreation, Inc.Years ago meditating was a huge part of my daily regimen. As time went on I kept meditating, but I did not stick to any set schedule. Within the last year I have been working on meditating more. I am quite pleased with my progress. I had a vision of an Indian man riding a horse. I focused ...
Views: 2260(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: 3154(1 vote) - Notes From the Bottom of a Well - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Stacey CurnowBefore you start reading this article, I’d like you to sit quietly for a few seconds. Take in a full breath, let it fill your lungs, and then release it slowly. Repeat this simple breathing exercise and include the words from my favorite meditation: Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - Notes on the Meditation and Qigong Mastery book and videos - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Ricardo SerranoThe main emphasis of this book and videos that is lacking in other similar meditation and Qigong books is in activating and developing your energy bubble, also called merkaba (lightbody) or EMF (electromagnetic field) that, I believe, is the missing ancient divine key for healing, inner ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - Our Mind, Breath and Determination Are Connected? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from prashant kumarCertainly yes, our mind, determination and breath – all three are interconnected. The pace of your breath naturally follows the thoughts that come into your mind. But you live in such an unconscious state that you are not able to observe this change. The body is like a chariot. The breath is ...
Views: 1498(2 votes) - Peace of Mind is a Breath Away: The Fine Art of Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Yanni ManiatesLearning to meditate, quiet my mind and touch into the deep place of peace within me is the greatest skill I have ever learned to improve my life. "Meditation is the art of learning how to tend the sacred ground of your life. It connects you with your inner world. By meditating you learn how to ...
Views: 1870(2 votes) - Personal Development: Getting Results - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Willie HortonI hear from quite a number of people – clients and readers of my Personal Development Ezine – who tell me that they have become far calmer, more aware and focused as a result of the various little “mental exercises” that they undertake to banish stress and move themselves in the direction that ...
Views: 1908(2 votes) - Physics and Mysticism, Om and Aum - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Rev. Keith HallMantra can be a very powerful tool to align the chakra system through the power of vibration. It puts the power of the body behind the intention of the mind. Om is the universal mantra, often described as the universal sound current. It is a "one size fits all" kind of mantra. Anyone can chant ...
Views: 3157(3 votes) - Positive Affirmations: How to Tame a Wild Elephant - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Ralph MillerHave you ever felt your mind get away from you? One moment, you're completely calm, the next, you feel so distressed you can barely keep it together. Racing in a million directions, your mind plays out the countless possibilities, and all the while, your resolve to remain calm slips away. At ...
Views: 3342(2 votes) - Practical Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonThe true art of meditating is integrating practices into everyday life so that you are empowered transform how you are moving through life. Breath work is a meditative technique that can be performed at any time, while sitting in your car during traffic, walking around a grocery store, or ...
Views: 712(1 vote) - Practice Mindfulness Exercises Without The Fancy Robes - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Justin MountfordAs documented in Wikipedia "Mindfulness describes a psychological quality which involves bringing one’s complete attention to the present experience on a moment-to-moment basis". This is all fine and dandy if we give up our worldly belongings and practice meditation like a ancient Buddhist ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - Practicing Compassion - The Art of Bodhichitta - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Crystal MorrisCompassion for all beings is the foundation for all Tantric practice. The motivation to achieve enlightenment is born out of a desire to help others to awaken and to end the suffering for all beings. This practice is called Bodhichitta, which means "awakening mind." In Buddhism the mind is ...
Views: 1245(2 votes) - Practicing Forgiveness and Compassion With Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Manny GoldmanMoving on from past hurts and practicing forgiveness is extremely important for our growth and well-being. But what we don’t often talk about, however, is the importance of cultivating compassion and forgiveness for ourselves. Depending on the severity of the situation, we are usually far ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Prayer Wheels in Tibetan Buddhism - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerTibetan Buddhism is somewhat unique in the sense that it integrates a variety of prayer items into its process of worship. One such item is that of the Prayer Wheel. As more and more people are becoming interested in Tibetan Buddhism, additional interest continues to grow in the peripheral items ...
Views: 1924(1 vote) - Preparing for Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Robin VolkerThis week, I would like to share some thoughts on meditation, along with a guided imagery. To prepare for meditation, you may wish to do some yoga stretches to loosen your muscles and tendons before sitting. Find a comfortable place to sit where you won't be interrupted for at least 15 ...
Views: 1156(4 votes) - Primordial Wuji Qigong - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Michael RinaldiniOne of my favorite qigong forms is Primordial Wuji Qigong. The form I practice is technically mine in origins, but the philosophy behind it belongs to a long tradition of qigong cultivation. I became interested in it during the early 2000’s. At that time, I was studying the writings of a ...
Views: 7804(2 votes) - Quieting the Mind: Meditation, Silence & Stillness - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Twainhart Hill“The wisdom voice is always declarative, and silence opens the doorway to contemplation and reflection…the greatest solace is in silence and nature.” –– Angeles Arrien Meditation is the practice or technique of quieting the mind. It stills and silences the chatter of our daily life. Silence ...
Views: 2115(2 votes) - Reiki Healing and Meditation Techniques - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Sabrina RenéeReiki healing, combined with frequent meditation, is an effective way to improve your spiritual, emotional and physical self. Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key), is a Japanese healing method that relies on the transference of energy through the hands of the Reiki practitioner to the patient. Reiki ...
Views: 1720(2 votes) - Silence is golden - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Martha Tara LeeHave you heard of the saying, “Speech is Silver, Silence is Golden?” This phrase can be traced back to early Egyptians and it essentially means that while speaking is good, saying nothing is better. Discretion can be worth more than even eloquent words. Have you ever felt glad, relieved even, ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Simple Prayers Today versus Spiritual Meditation - What is the Difference? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbMany of us communicate with God. Some choose to say they pray, while others use the word, meditate. Is there a difference, and if so, what is it? Prayer Word is derived from the Latin word precari, meaning: to entreat (which means to beg, or passionately request); or ask. Webster's ...
Views: 1514(2 votes) - Simple Steps to Personal Effectiveness - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Willie HortonWe would all like to be more effective – to get the really important stuff done effortlessly, to simply do the things that we don’t like doing or want to do without any distraction, to get much more done to the very best of our ability in far less time and have plenty more time to do all the ...
Views: 2626(1 vote) - Singing Bowls in Buddhism - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerSome may say that Buddhism is a minimalist religion since it does not employ the volume of icons and items found in other religions. But, to assume there are not items associated with the practice of Buddhism would be an inaccurate assessment. Depending upon the type of Buddhism one is ...
Views: 1700(1 vote) - Smudging for Cleansing and Purifying - by Submitted on May 21, 2019 from Maria Psychic MediumSmudging is one of the most common and potent ways to cleanse the mind, body, spirit or physical spaces. We cleanse to get rid of negative energies, emotions, habits, attachments or entities. It's a great ritual to perform daily or before/after events in order to raise vibrations and connect ...
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