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Meditation isn’t necessarily measured breathing techniques, mantras and new-age music. It is possible to meditate in any number of positions - lying, sitting, standing - and it is possible to meditate while indulging in other activities.
Meditation is a state where your mind is uncluttered ... Views: 1749
What is Psychic Abilities – Telepathy
Psychic Abilities
There are various types and categories of different psychic skills and some people may have one type of ability and no other, while other people may have more than one.
Short List of Psychic Abilities:
Telepathy – The ... Views: 1747
When you lead a hectic life with most of your days spent working or running errands, it can be difficult to slow your mind down at the end of the day and get some relaxation. All that stress isn’t good for you, though, which is why it’s so important to find ways to calm yourself. Here are three ... Views: 1743
While maintaining mindfulness and conscious awareness of our breath, can our experience with nature be witnessed as our Being and with our True Nature?
Perhaps, one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves and others--What is Happening--Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, ... Views: 1741
As you think about the question, imagine yourself sitting in the center of a lotus blossom, take in a deep breath and exhale slowly… imagine the tension flowing out of your body and the relaxation flowing in with each breath. As you feel more and more relaxed and your mind becomes more ... Views: 1737
Your Sparkling Soul Glows In Its Highest Truth
As you begin, you know that your soul is your source of guidance as you live in the moment now! It is really the only time you’ll ever have to sparkle! Your beautiful soul glows with its own brilliance as it emanates from the inside out. This is ... Views: 1736
Patanjali Yoga Sutra is a terse statement of a truth in Sanskrit literature. It consists of 195 basic guidelines for spiritual enlightenment. It is still valid for three thousand years.It is a philosophy not a religion. Yoga accepts all religions and believers without tilt. This yoga explains ... Views: 1735
Knowing how to clear your limiting beliefs is the key to manifesting what you desire.
Why? Because basically all the problems in your lives are caused by limiting beliefs. So if you want to get rid of a certain problem, you need to clear the corresponding belief. For example, let's say you ... Views: 1733
One of the defining themes of my adult life has been this something that I refer to as Love. When the universe forced me into personal crisis a few years ago, it slowly became apparent that a key issue was love. Ever since then, my life has become, in one form or another, a meditation on love: ... Views: 1732
Many of us, especially those on the spiritual path, tend to look at anger as an entirely negative emotion. However, anger used mindfully can be extremely positive, powerful and ultimately healing. Anger is simply energy, and we always have a choice as to what to do with it. Dzogchen Ponlop, in ... Views: 1731
10º Aries New Moon
March 30, 11:48am PT
THIS IS THE MOMENT YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR – SEIZE IT!
The 10º (number of creativity and instant manifestation) Aries New Moon is packed with powerful punch for major breakthroughs and initiating a whole new creative cycle in your life.
Aries is ... Views: 1730
Deep Breathing
It is easier to learn this in the presence of a professional or via audio (see www.umfer.org to get mp3s with this exercise on it). Begin by sitting in a chair. Once you learn this you can do it lying down or while in line at the grocery store. First test your breathing by ... Views: 1727
Our five-movement model suggests why sitting still silently, in a symmetrical, “metal-like” posture for an extended time period is very challenging for many people. Even though we may be aware that the quiescent mood created in meditation is the exact missing element our lives would benefit ... Views: 1727
The problem with meditation is attachment. We get inthe habit of needing our altar, favorite cushion,incense, CD, certain time of day, necessary length oftime, or particular style of sitting. If we can’t doit the “right” way, we tend to skip it altogether. Weget so attached to the trappings ... Views: 1726
Vipassana translates as “Clear seeing.” Although there are many meditation techniques associated with Vipassana, the Vipassana technique you are about to learn is one that will allow you to enter the highest states of meditation and spiritual enlightenment.
One of the main teachings of ... Views: 1725
People often ask me if I would take a walk with them. In general, I say no, because my daily walk is my sacred time to connect with nature. It is my version of going to church. I spend time communing with the elements and all the Beings that surround me and it is truly a Divine experience. ... Views: 1724
There is a common misunderstanding in spiritual practice that we do what we do to acquire some special qualities and that there is something to get from outside ourselves. Something that we don't already have. Something that will make our life perfect.
It is the lottery syndrome. We feel that ... Views: 1723
You can use this Butterfly Celebration Ritual to transform and realize your best self and life any time!
Though right now at the time of THE SCORPIO FULL MOON (May 14th) promises to have a tremendous force for transformation for everyone and you are probably already feeling its effects as it ... Views: 1722
No one will ever achieve the surrender or non reactive state by listening to any enlightened person talking about this way of being. This state or energy level can only ever be achieved by taking the very same steps that the enlightened person needed to take! This article is a detailed ... Views: 1720
Reiki 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
For some, the morning dew gives a great, warm inner feeling. Others see it and get annoyed because it might get their shoe tops wet. It is part of the world's makeup to have seemingly mundane things elicit strong thoughts in polar opposite directions. The universe was created with diversity as ... Views: 1720
What is EFT?
"Tapping" is also known as EFT or Emotional Freedom Techniques. The process is a combination of ancient eastern healing and modern psychology. The method uses your fingers to tap on meridian points to relieve the pain in your body. The technique is simple to learn and has a ... Views: 1719
Transcendental Meditation brings benefits in all areas of life. Just as when you have slept and rested really well the world appears a brighter and more enjoyable place to be, so the uniquely deep rest that TM provides – shown by research studies to be even deeper than deep sleep - reduces ... Views: 1718
A recent study found daily Transcendental Meditation practice helps young adults decrease psychological stress and increase coping ability, and for a group of students at high risk for developing hypertension, these changes also were associated with decreases in blood pressure.
The study was ... Views: 1717
The snowflake and the prayer
God gave us the snowflake to show us what snowflakes' can do when they stick together and he gave us prayer to give us a way to work together. A snowflake alone is a pretty sight, When combined with other flakes we see magnificence. Prayer alone provides ... Views: 1717
Most people are aware of the benefits of meditation, yet MOST people DO NOT have a regular meditation practice.
The biggest obstacle to developing a regular meditation practice is TIME. People say they don't have enough time to meditate.
Yet did you know the average American waits 42-60 ... Views: 1716
We 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
There are 8 Auspicious Symbols in Buddhist art and the Lotus Flower is one of the most prominent. In fact, you could credibly claim that the Lotus Flower is the most well known of all the symbols. It is commonly featured in artwork because of its deep rooted connection to the notion of ... Views: 1712
Meditation was once visualized as an Eastern tradition where the person sits in a circle surrounded by candles and saying mantras or humming. Currently, meditation and its benefits are recognized and are far from what we had in mind before. Aside from the calming effect that it could bring, ... Views: 1706
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear." ~Jack Canfield
With all the violence (and threats of violence) that have been in the headlines these past few weeks, the emotion of fear has been living very prominently in my mind. Fear is the most primal of all human emotions; there are no ... Views: 1704
We often hear the word “stress” bandied about in day-to-day life. Whether it’s at work, home, or a mixture of both, difficult situations and pressure affect us all. In today’s typically hectic lifestyle and with the ambition to ‘have it all’, it may seem like stress is just part of the process ... Views: 1704
One of my friends is a Tibetan Buddhist monk. He’s an actual Tibetan born in Tibet,
not an American who has converted to Tibetan Buddhism or learned Tibetan Buddhist meditation.
If you’re actively involved with some religious or spiritual tradition, I recommend getting to know a ... Views: 1702
SOLVING THE MYSTERY OF SACRED NUMBERS
ONE
Just as Creation begins with Unity before evolving into Multiplicity, so numbers begin with One. One represents the principle of absolute unity, God, the source of all Creation, prior to and pervading all things. It is symbolized in philosophical ... Views: 1702
"First, realize
that someone or something
is not making you feel this way.
You are feeling this way
out of a reaction
to what is happening.
Blaming only keeps
you unconscious.
Second,
be honest and
accept what you feel,
this is most important.
Don't try and create ... Views: 1700
Some 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
3 Great Tips to Turn Your Meditation into a Rewarding Experience!
When I first started meditating several years ago, it was anything but fulfilling! I would make time in my calendar, sit down and “try” to meditate. I would get uncomfortable trying to hold the same still position, my mind ... Views: 1693
Sure-techniques like daily affirmations and meditations help a person develop his/her psychic abilities or ESP (Extra Sensory Perception). Almost all of us are aware of intuitions or the sixth sense. Each and every person has got powers inside their subconscious mind waiting to be let out. Some ... Views: 1691
One of the best ways to start your day is by focusing on what you are grateful for. This is the best way to attract more of what you are grateful for into your life. Sit back, relax and enjoy this sample from "Morning Gratitude".
Gratitude meditation is a focused meditation exercise. It is a ... Views: 1691
Our usual way of being is to live in accordance with the rules and regulations set down by others. The play other people's games. They tell us what is right and what is wrong, and most importantly, how we should behave. This is simply conditioning by our parents, our educational system and ... Views: 1688
A variety of people speak with reference to what meditation methods and styles people draw on and which types of meditation methods people must focus upon. One of the easiest and one which the minority people ever truly expend much time upon is breathing, there are of course a variety of ... Views: 1688
Meditation is a body and mind relaxation technique. If you take a look at the Asian history, you will find that this excellent body and mind rejuvenating technique was in use even thousands of years ago. Ancient people from Asia, who were habitual of regular meditation practice, were far ... Views: 1686
My Computer is Faster than your Computer!
You may have the fastest Computer in the world. But, mine is faster!
About now you will probably be saying this guy is out of his mind. Not Really, I am just talking about a different type of computer. One that is completely organic.Your ... Views: 1685
Take a look at your life and see if it's not true that the pursuit of pleasure and happiness involves just about everything you do. From watching TV or playing on the internet, to working at a career in order to make money - so that you can spend it and be happy with the resulting pleasure or ... Views: 1685
This article is inspired by one of my listeners from the Netherlands. She is recently divorced and is rebuilding her life. She wanted some advice on how to build self-confidence again. I decided that in response to her e-mail I would like to address using meditation as a means to boost our ... Views: 1682
Subjects:
Ashtar Sheran:
• Journey to the Mother Ship
• Initiation for Easier Travel
Kryon:
• The Clear Intention for the Golden Age
* * *
With the words OMAR TA SATT I greet you, Adonai Ashtar Sheran, in the complete love of peace, of joy and of power. Energy ... Views: 1682
Let the truth be told. People do not reprogram the mind because they feel a calmness and a placidness in the mind. No, they wish to reprogram the mind because there is a serious negative internal dialogue compromising the effectiveness of one’s thoughts. Maintaining such problems is not a wise ... Views: 1681
The magic mirror offers insight into the meditative art, and following Hermes’ path, we can prepare our mind so that it accurately reflects spiritual energy into the alchemical process. In some ways the mirror is more similar to a lens that allows light through when clean. Because if the lens is ... Views: 1681
“Thinking about sense-objects will attach you to sense-objects; grow attached, and you become addicted; thwart your addiction, it turns to anger; be angry, and you confuse your mind; confuse your mind, you forget the lesson of experience; forget experience, you lose discrimination; lose ... Views: 1680