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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- TM & the effect of “ahimsa” in the Yoga Sutra - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Kevin BlairIn the Yoga Sutras, the first of the eight limbs of yoga is called “yama”. Yama has five aspects, beginning with ahimsa, which means “non-injury” or “non-violence”. Mahatma Gandhi made ahimsa famous when he mobilized all of India to free itself from British domination without firing a shot. ...
Views: 1833(1 vote) - Fall in love with mind power - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Laura SilvaIt is usually believed that matters of heart have nothing to do with reasoning and other mental faculties but the truth is quite contrary to it. If you learn to sync your heart and mind frequencies then it can work wonders for your love life and relationships.Mind power can be evoked to ...
Views: 1828(1 vote) - Take A Breath - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Pam WhiteIf you could take away all the suffering in the world, taking it in with just a single breath, and have it go away, would you hesitate? Is that fair? Couldn’t you just donate a few dollars to CARE and have that be enough? Could whatever you are doing now count? In speaking with clients I ...
Views: 1828 - Addressing the root cause of depression - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Kevin BlairWomen suffer from depression twice as often as men. This statistic has been shown to be true, not only for American women, but for women in eleven other countries as well. This high statistic for depression among women exists regardless of racial and ethnic background or economic ...
Views: 1824(4 votes) - Meditation: Old Wisdom Today - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Ronit BarasThese days people seek knowledge, not wisdom. Knowledge is of the past, wisdom is of the future - Vernon Cooper Two hundred years ago, collecting information was the name of the game. The world was ruled by those who mastered the skills of information gathering. Knowledge was power. In today's ...
Views: 1821 - If you feel you are walking on eggshells let go. - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Roberta BarnesLetting go might seem like an impossible thing when you feel if you take the wrong step you will create what you do not want. Walking on eggshells is simply a cliché for stress being your 24/7 companion. In meditation you part company from your companion and go into a peaceful lull where the ...
Views: 1820 - Does Meditation Relieve Stress? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Piers CrossDoes Meditation Relieve Stress? In a one word answer, yes. I feel that meditation is the cornerstone of any stress management course because it helps to relax the mind and bring focus. I also feel that if you want stress relief in your life then meditation must be on your list of things to ...
Views: 1815 - Practice Meditation Daily - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Maureen Brennan MercierPractice meditation daily for it is a powerful tool and the first step to the conscious awareness of our Divine self. As we reach the place inside of inner peace we access our own Divine wisdom. When we practice meditation daily we focus the mind on the breath. Then we are able to feel our ...
Views: 1815 - Dru Yoga – the power of the Heart by Mansukh Patel - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Mark GlendaleDru Heart Power Mansukh Patel describes how the Dru approach to yoga is characterised by powerful, flowing movements that channel and transform the body's subtle energy through the heart. As a result, Dru Yoga creates healing and unity. According to the HeartMath Institute's statistics the ...
Views: 1814 - Meditation: Pain Management With A Healing Touch - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Ian ScottThe Power of the mind has no limits. If you are suffering physical pain, great. Great not that you are in pain, great because the only way you may learn this technique is to actually be in pain. Knowledge is not enough you need the experience to put into practice. You may have to make several ...
Views: 1814 - 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: 1813 - Mastering Meditation Whilst Balancing Work - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Stephen FrostWork life balance is an issue for many people, as indeed is stress, unless you are part of a tiny group of the population that have a pretty easy going life with little stress. Many have jobs that are meant to be 9 to 5 though in reality are more like 7 to 8, and I mean 13 hours rather than just ...
Views: 1811(1 vote) - Higher mind power with Brain Wave MP3 - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from David KigerIt is now very possible to highten your brain power with advanced and new brain Wave mp3 technology.New research show that altered states of consciousness and instant states of higher mind power can be achieved by using brain wave mp3 recordings. This method can be used because it is legal and ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Learn How Self Therapy Can Rejuvenate Your Subdued Spirit - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from pooja brahmiLearn how Self therapy can rejuvenate your subdued spirit Self improvement is a journey to find a new “You”, do lot of soul searching. Before you look around for help read some self help books or self help quotes. Spend few days writing about your self. Self therapy can do wonders in ...
Views: 1807 - What are Prayer Flags? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from sylvia smelcerWhile many have the impression that Buddhism is a religion not known for its icons and symbols, this is not an accurate assessment. There are many components to the worship of Buddhism that are integrated into its worship. One such item is that of the prayer flag. In fact, so common is the ...
Views: 1806 - Spiritual Saying-- For Spiritual Living and Spiritual Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from GS VirkThe acquisition of the famous saying spiritual needs of others in your memory, without the understanding and experience of the spirituality of it in your life is mere perception. How do you use the word famous spiritual is more important than the memory and continue to include in your ...
Views: 1805 - Suggestion – “Self-delusion, Reality and Storytelling” - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Dr. Linda GadboisAll experience is ultimately a form of creative composition that is a natural function of the mind. The minds most natural way of creating experience as reality is by telling a story that gives what is in fact a neutral set of circumstances, meaning of some kind. The meaning we give things ...
Views: 1805 - 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: 1801(1 vote) - Like Mosquitoes Biting an Iron Ball - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThis world is an amazing place. Never-ending things to experience. Long ago this was not the case . Other than a change of seasons, nothing much happened. But today with the internet, we can be worldwide travelers while sitting in our media rooms. We can be authors and write articles, or ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - Photon Light Breath Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Alma BurnhamPhoton Light Breath Meditation by Kirkland and Laura Ross. © 2010 TEAM ROSS LLC The Photon Light Breath Meditation is designed for all people to stand in your own power and re-member who you truly are. "What we offer you is a powerful tool to access your own answers efficiently." ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - 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: 1798 - Chakra Balancing- Charging Up Your Energy Body Batteries - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Mandy GatlinChakra balancing is the perfect way to make sure your bodies energy system is running optimally! Here's a quick meditation for checking each of your Chakras! Sit in a comfortable chair and close your eyes. You may play meditation music if you like. Start by taking 3 large breaths. Let each ...
Views: 1797 - ***My Meditation Station CM - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Dina ColadaChakra Activation Meditations Tune in and Turn it up! We're going to focus on the CM Station, which stands for Chakra Activation Station. But here, I'm going to touch on basic Chakra information. What are Chakras? Chakras are wheel-like energy centers in your body. Chakras are also a ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - You Will Never Live Your Best Life if You’re Not Mentally Fit - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Willie HortonHow are you going to be up to the not-too-onerous task of getting the very best out of life if you are mentally unfit? Unfortunately, many years of research confirms that the normal mind is not just unfit for effortless living, it has been living on a diet of clapped-out old movies (from your ...
Views: 1795(2 votes) - ***How to Learn Buddhist Meditation Techniques - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Steven SashenBack when I started doing Buddhist meditation in the ‘70’s, it was hard to find any Buddhist books or Buddhist retreats or Buddhist meditation classes or any information of any kind at all that could help me learn a daily Buddhist meditation practice. If you started talking about the "Dalai ...
Views: 1794(6 votes) - Four Myths About Mindfulness Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2010 from Ronald AlexanderThe majority of my clients resist mindfulness meditation at first, although the time commitment is small and the payoff is enormous. One insisted that it wasn’t necessary and that she didn’t have enough time in her day to devote to a regular practice. Then she went through the loss of a parent, ...
Views: 1794(6 votes) - Experience Will Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Willie HortonHaving just completed another 'Client-Only' Advanced Workshop, I continue to get the impression that there is a gap between intellectually grasping and understanding the very simple and scientifically proven concepts on which my workshops, books and websites are based, on the one hand and ...
Views: 1790 - 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 ...
Views: 1790(1 vote) - Are There Special Mantras for Meditation? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Christopher BoozellMantras have influenced thinking about meditation for a long time. That's not surprising: mantras are a time tested tool, helping people grow spiritually for thousands of years. But given the broad ignorance in the West about mantras and the wide variety of ways mantras are approached by ...
Views: 1789(1 vote) - Meditation Brain Waves – How to Control Them - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from Allison MacWhen we meditate our brain waves actually change. The frequency of our brain waves lower so that we are able to experience higher levels of consciousness, altered states of mind as well as experience the extreme benefits that go along with that. Unfortunately to be able to experience these low ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - Mastering Meditation and Spiritual Healing - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Stephen FrostEvery person who has ever completed some meditation would know full well what a laid-back and soothing experience it may be, as soon as the original clearance from the brain has been completed. Studying how to meditate opens up a total brand new world for a variety of persons in requisites of ...
Views: 1784(2 votes) - ***Meditation: Mindfulness or Mindlessness? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Steven SashenOne of my closest friends wrote me to say he planned to go on a mindfulness meditation retreat to find some relaxation. I picked up the phone to suggest that he might want to reconsider that plan. Now, I’d like to be clear about this. I have spent long periods of time at meditation ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - Spiritual Christmas Poem By Jacqui Browne To Remind Us How Maginificent We All Are - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouChristmas is one breath away… Unbelievable how quickly time goes by and before we even realize that the year we live in is ending we must prepare ourselves to leave the old year behind and get into the Christmas Spirit to welcome the new one! A new year that is coming to make us stronger, ...
Views: 1781(6 votes) - Do You Make These Mistakes In Your Meditation? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2018 from Don WeyantThese Meditation FAQ's Can Be Used As A Self Check For Your Meditation Practice or If You Are Thinking About Meditating As A Beginner. What is meditation? What Is Meditation? The dictionary defines meditation as “continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation.” It is not thinking. It ...
Views: 1779 - 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 - Living as a Mystic - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierLiving as a mystic for me is a gift and a challenge both. It is a journey of awakening to who I truly am, loving myself and developing my personal relationship to God, Goddess. Moment to moment unfolding the truth from within is part of the process. Sometimes it flows and I feel ecstatic as I ...
Views: 1772 - Will & Grace - by When you sit down to meditate, do you find yourself looking forward to an enjoyable respite of peace and relaxation? Or, do you feel that you are about to spend the next 15 minutes or so, working at a formidable task... uncertain that you can achieve a goal that's not altogether clear? If the ...
Views: 1770 - Learning Emotional Flow - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Joseph SchwartzmanA guided meditation from Hethball This is Hethball speaking. We want you to take a look at yourself in a way you are not accustomed to. Pretend that you are the image on a photographic negative. What if you existed in a dimension of reality where the photographic negative was the normal way to ...
Views: 1768 - 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) - How To Communicate With Your Own Spirit Guide - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Carolyn NaimanWhen learning to establish a relationship with your personal spirit guide, you first need to understand what a spirit guide is. Your own personal guide is not an angel. Rather, your guide is a being that once lived upon this earth. In some cases, your personal guide can be a relative or ancestor ...
Views: 1763 - Breathing Promotes Awareness - Awareness Heals Injured Warriors - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Gerald VestBreathing may be one of our most important guides readily accessible and available to us every moment of our life. Tarthang Tulku Rimpoche, author, teacher and Founder of the Nyingma Institute, describes breathing as our most effective means for healing, interacting and supporting our whole ...
Views: 1761 - Meditation or Dhyan Yoga For Harmony and Well Being - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanMeditation is the practice of bringing your mind inward by focusing the attention on a single object in total concentration. Since it is the nature of the mind to continuously create thoughts and keep your attention jumping from one thing to the next, single-pointed concentration is essential ...
Views: 1756(1 vote) - New Age Movement & Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from rachel annThe new age movement is not as new as the name suggests, and has been around for a number of years. Today’s popular ways of life have largely influenced this form of living. It is a combination of western and eastern cultures creating a more distinctive mode of meditation and ...
Views: 1756(2 votes) - SUPER POWER GAYATRI MEDITATION-DIVINE LIGHT BASED SPIRITUAL PRACTICE - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIn spiritual science one finds discussion in so many places regarding spiritual practice based on divine light and a yearning too for this light. This light is certainly not related to bulbs, tube lights, sunshine, moon shine etc but that it is a supreme light which by becoming an aura of ...
Views: 1756 - How important alpha level in life - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Laura SilvaThe alpha level of mind is peak of the human brain, where he discovered his real powers and abilities in life. The result relies on the ability to control the brain at this stage, some times some people are able to read the minds of others as well. Many people do not believe it, but there are ...
Views: 1755 - Leave Your Worries Behind: Go Fish! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Kealah ParkinsonWind, cast, reel. Repeat. Ahhhh. And relax. Think of the best place you know to fish and what’s usually conjured to mind right alongside the excitement of the catch is the peace and quiet and beauty of your favorite fishing spot. Fishing is a great way to get away from the day-to-day ...
Views: 1754 - ***Love Mediation with God and the Ascended Masters - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David Stone- Assume a comfortable position, either lying down or sitting up. Just be sure your spine is straight and your legs uncrossed. - Take a few deep breaths, relaxing your whole body and releasing all tension. - Think either of God or any Ascended Master that you feel especially attuned to, ...
Views: 1753 - New Yorkers say they have no willpower; Meditation can boost the "willpower area" of the brain - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Antonia "Dr. M" MartinezIn the 2011 Stressed in America Findings published by the American Psychological Association (APA), New Yorkers, more than other Americans, cited willpower as the leading barrier to making lifestyles changes, including those that reduce stress. Furthermore, New Yorkers said making lifestyle ...
Views: 1752 - Purposeful Meditation, A Path To Well-Being - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2007 from Chesa KeaneWhat is the purpose of meditation? First, meditating will help you find a sense of center, calmness and self-control. As you meditate, your breathing slows, your blood pressure decreases and you begin feeling calmer and more relaxed. As your practice advances, meditation is used to create a ...
Views: 1752 - The Magic of Attention - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Frederick DodsonEnergy flows where attention goes. How long can you focus your attention on one-thing? Did you know that single-pointedness clears your mind and helps you feel more stable, powerful and ready-to-go? Do you notice how the world is in a kind of race or competition for who gets the most attention? ...
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