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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- How You Can Attain Oneness in Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Kip MazuyTo realize oneness in meditation, first we start with the breath, just to help bring us into this moment. So notice your breathing. Allow yourself to breathe. That may sound strange, as you are already breathing, but really let your attention rest on allowing the breath to freely move in ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Meditation ~ Blessing Or Bane? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Rianne CollignonWe all hear raging positive reports of people who meditate regularly. It's recommended as a tool for personal growth, increased spirituality and psychic sensitivity. It's trance can be used to increase concentration, regain a sense of peace and help you contact your Spirit Guide(s) and Angels. ...
Views: 1432 - How to become a “Total Package” using Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Lauren LarsenBelow are 11 benefits why you should use meditation to assist you in releasing stress, anxiety, emotional trauma, health issues such as high blood pressure and much more. It’s a lot easier to do than you think and the benefits out way the time spent. 1. The present moment: When rush from ...
Views: 1431 - The Mindfulness Meditation Retreat: Your Most Powerful Tool for Spiritual Development - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Charles FrancisHave you ever wondered if there was a way you could speed up your spiritual development? I’m sure you know of some people who are so peaceful and serene that nothing seems to bother them. The secret of their success is actually quite simple. They’ve figured out what works, and they do it ...
Views: 1430(2 votes) - ***What is Meditation? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Steven SashenTo some people, meditation means sitting in a dark cave on top of a mountain in a loin cloth, burning incense and chanting some foreign Sanskrit word while eating nothing but tree bark. Other people define meditation as a state they experience while participating in an activity they are ...
Views: 1429(3 votes) - *** Finding The Rhythm In Your Breath - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Jeanie MarshallFocusing on your breath can be a truly empowering experience. You may have a tendency to discount the power of noticing and using the rhythm of your breath because your breath is so much a part of you. It might just seem too simple. Ordinarily, of course, your breath works in the automatic ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Four Questions to Make Meditation Easier - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Kevin SchoeningerEvery day, I receive questions from clients about their struggles in meditation. Many people wonder what to do if their mind wanders, uncomfortable feelings come up, their back or neck hurts, or they find their minds busy with everything other than their meditation cues. What if they aren’t ...
Views: 1427 - Prayer for South Africa - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Craig LockThis Prayer was originally written in 1994 (before South Africa's first "Democratic" election. I have updated it slightly (today - 4am!) and am sharing it with a view to helping (in some small way) create global awareness of the current desperate plight of South Africa's northern neighbour, ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - What Is Spiritual Pilgrimage - For Which Spiritual Journey Made . - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from GS VirkThe pilgrimage is a spiritual journey to a sacred place or shrine. Any movement or sense of morality is exalted pilgrimage. All followers of world religions such as Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism believe in pilgrimage. Christen believe in pilgrimage to the invocation of the ...
Views: 1426 - A GODDESSY NEW YEAR: Celestial Meditation 2016 Astrological Archangels - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsAstrological Archangels Find out more about your astrological archangel and meditate according to the month you were born. January ARCHANGEL: CHAMUEL "He Who Sees God" Meditation: Pray to this archangel when you are facing challenges in staying true to your inner self or something you ...
Views: 1425 - INTEGRITY and WISDOM - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Kate MoodyIntegrity is easy to define: wholeness, unity, authenticity, honesty, acting in accordance with our beliefs. But living in integrity can be a long-term project. We are inundated with information from the moment of birth - some of it is right for us, much of it is not. For anyone who seeks Truth, ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part IV - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2017 from Jacklyn LoIs Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Practical advices Here are some practical advices below that might be helpful. 1. Choose the place of Vipassana retreat and book it in advance. a. Some places such as Himalayas are booked pretty fast b. Not all courses have a teacher, ...
Views: 1424 - Mindfulness In A Mindless World - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Richard RauboltIn a world that has gone so far out of control many are seeking some comfort in practices of certainty. Many want to have some stability, tradition and thereby peace of mind. Not surprisingly the “good old days” are remembered with relish even if they weren’t “so ...
Views: 1424 - Fourth Channeling Kryon Festival Spring 2011 - Jesus Christ - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Pia Sosua von ProndzynskiLandras - Journey into the Pearl Field of God I am who I am. I am who I have always been. I am who I shall always be. I am Jesus Christ, God's Son. And I am very noticeable for you here in this room. I touch you very gently and announce the message of change and freedom to you. I know you ...
Views: 1423 - Listening In - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from Homaira Kabir(part 2 of A Soft Place to Call Home (http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/a-soft-place-to-call-home) “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky Conscious breathing is my anchor” Thich Nhat Hanh In my last article, I wrote about the importance of being compassionate ...
Views: 1423 - 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 - Mediation in 10 Minutes A Day - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Jeff CannonYou Have 1440 Minutes Every Day – Take Ten for Yourself Every day someone tells me how great they feel when they practice yoga. They feel whole and complete and relaxed and alert – all at the same time. Yet no sooner than they leave the yoga studio, does the old stress and worry start to ...
Views: 1421 - Sensation, Storyline and Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Christopher Boozell"There is nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so." - William Shakespeare. With this well known quote, the Bard points to an important reality about human life: that our experience can be parsed in different ways, and one of the most useful is drawing a distinction between SENSATION and ...
Views: 1421 - All about focused meditation techniques - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Laura SilvaMeditation is considered as a great boon for today’s stressful world. Our mind is constantly busy fighting all the worries of present competitive world. It hardly gets time to relax. There so many things going around those need to be focused. In order to achieve this focus, many people practice ...
Views: 1419 - What is real love? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Paramahamsa NithyanandaReal love is something so deep, so energizing, that you will not know it unless you experience it. Love is an expression of energy, not something that is transacted. Tell me one thing: can you love people when you meet them for the first time? (From the audience: No Swamiji! We don’t even know ...
Views: 1419(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: 1418(2 votes) - Meditation To And From Your Heart Path - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontMeditation To and From Your Heart Path By now, all who have been on a Spiritual path can probably say that they’ve been there and done that in one way or another. We’ve all heard so much about the beneficial effects of meditation; yet in truth what is it that these are meant to mean for us? ...
Views: 1417 - Overcome Negative Energies With Spirituality - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Harshad JethraFaith in the divine power helps one oversee and get through all negatives in life. But one must work towards finding the path of enlightenment. Even in the most adverse of circumstances, spirituality helps one oversee the problems that surround him and acts as the guiding force in ...
Views: 1417 - ***Discovering Transcendental Meditation® and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Steven SashenWhile not the first person to teach meditation in the West, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi has been one of the more influential meditation teachers of our times. You probably recognize his photo even if you didn't recognize his name. And if his photo isn’t familiar to you, chances are good that you ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Choosing Meditation to Lower High Blood Pressure? New Research Reveals Which Meditation is Most Effective - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Gary KaplanA new scientific research study conducted at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine provides further evidence that people with high blood pressure can find relief through meditation—but the study also found that not all forms of meditation are equally effective. The study compared ...
Views: 1416 - Earth Healing Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Ashley LeavyMeditation is a focusing or concentration of your mental energy until you have reached a perfect stillness of mind. With practice, meditation will allow you to realize your true self. Meditation should always be done for the self. It is a wonderful tool to allow you to fully explore your ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Exploring The Ideals Of Mindful Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaOne of the principle teachings of Buddha is the noble eight fold path that can help person reach enlightenment. Mindfulness (Sati in Pali) is one of the aspects of the path (“Right Mindfulness”). It is also one of the seven factors of enlightenment. Hence, it is by following the Buddhist ...
Views: 1414 - If You Only Change One Thing In 2008 - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Patricia CraneIt’s a day like any other day, and yet it feels so full of promise and excitement, a day when unlimited possibilities open up and all the dreams you’ve ever had seem achievable. It’s January 1st. You can feel the energy of this new beginning pulsing through your body and you set all kinds of ...
Views: 1414 - The power of concentration and presence of mind - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Max CorradiA general definition of concentration would be ‘to bring to a center’. Concentration is the undisturbed power of subjective attention over an object of consciousness; therefore concentration is the domain and the best of mind’s tools. Once mastered, concentration is called presence of mind and ...
Views: 1412 - ***Prayer Meditation – Fulfilling Your True Desires - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Steven SashenAre meditation and prayers the same thing? Some traditions use the words meditation and prayer interchangeably. You can find Jewish and Hindu and Catholic and Buddhist meditation practices that require the repetition or contemplation of a particular religious passage or concept. To ...
Views: 1411(3 votes) - 05 - Kryon Festival Fall 2012 ~ Lady Nada and Jesus Christ - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Pia Sosua von ProndzynskiI am Lady Nada. I am the light of love. I am love itself. I greet you with the words OMAR TA SATT. Love, pure love, unconditional love, ELEXIER, it circulates in you, in your light body and in your soul. You are celebrating a marriage, the marriage of unification, the marriage of the ...
Views: 1411 - Becoming Radiant - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Joseph SchwartzmanA guided meditation from the Carriers of Light These are subjects that come from your heart. When you open your heart to love, you open yourself to the world. Look inside yourself and see the love that is there. You may find limitations. We are here to help you work through them. Settle back ...
Views: 1411 - Four Easy Ways to Meditate - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from amanda hadleyFour Easy Ways To Meditate Meditation is so beneficial to us for our mind, body and soul. There are many different ways and methods to meditate. Below are some methods you can try, for each of them make sure that you will not be disturbed and that you are sitting comfortably with your back ...
Views: 1410 - Is Transcendental Meditation the Vedic Key to Success? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2005 from Vince DaczynskiThe Vedas are the records of eternal wisdom. They are divine truths that transcend religion. The Vedas reveal the transcendent unity of life that underlies the differentiated perceptual world. The truth expounded in the Vedas may be held by some to be a philosophy or a religious doctrine. ...
Views: 1410 - 30 Day Meditation Challenge - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Sarah KoestnerHello friends! Previously I talked about meditation as a tool to bring more presence into our lives. I've decided I want to make meditation a more regular part of my current routine. Practice what you preach, right? I've been an avid meditator during many periods of my life, but lately my ...
Views: 1409 - Simple to Use Meditation Techniques - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2008 from Andrew SaariAlthough there are many different approaches to meditation, the fundamental principles remain the same. There are literally thousands of different meditation techniques, so I'll try to summarize for you the basics behind them. Many have you focus on the breath or a mantra. These are simply tools ...
Views: 1409 - Dhamma is everywhere - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Michael KewleyDhamma is everywhere My teacher arrived back at his monastery one afternoon after visiting his other monastery in London. He came straight to the kitchen where I, as a monk, was making a cup of tea. His smile was enormous and he said immediately, "Paññadipa, I ...
Views: 1408 - 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) - Going Raw, And How Meditation Can Help - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2017 from Mindvalley AcademyThese days, we’re inundated with food fads and fabulous diet trends. Raw, vegan, paleo, alkaline, whole30, the list goes on (no really, it does). It’s hard to know what lies beneath the hype: what’s beneficial, what’s effective, and what’s not. So, here’s a helpful crash course in one of ...
Views: 1407 - How Do You Learn to Meditate? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2013 from Peter MainMany people express a desire to learn how to meditate, without really understanding what meditation involves or what the process of learning it means in the context of a lifelong journey. This can be true of many areas of life, but especially true of meditation. This is in part because it is ...
Views: 1406 - Simple Serenity: Navel Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsJourneys of lifelong evolution often begin simply. No matter how complex the goal or desire we have nurtured in our souls, the first steps we take are nearly always basic and uncomplicated. Navel meditation, a creation of the Taoist tradition and the oldest form of meditation recognized in China ...
Views: 1406(3 votes) - 5 Ways to Spiritually Increase Your Creativity and Joy - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2019 from Brooke ChaplanSpirituality and creativity are intimately connected. The connection between spirituality and creativity is not just conjecture. Engaging in spiritual practices has a positive effect on a person’s health and well-being that is recognized by the medical community. Creativity is essential to help ...
Views: 1405 - Discovering Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Laura SilvaIt is very common for people to ask themselves why I am here. At some point in every person's life there is this need to understand one's place in this universe. For some people discovering their life purpose is significantly important to moving forward in their lives. Some people know from the ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - 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: 1402(1 vote) - How Meditation Benefits Veterans with Mental Illness and TBIs, Pt. 1 - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMeditation has been a holistic practice for thousands of years, one that helps practitioners relax and reconnect with their inner selves. Meditation also allows for people to stay centered in the present moment, which can become an invaluable tool for veterans who are haunted with the memories ...
Views: 1399 - Office Stress - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Scott DesgrosseilliersI normally have pretty good luck with the Law of Attraction. But perhaps the focus on “stress reduction” this month on the blog has caused my stress level to rise a bit. One bright side to that is I have lots of situations to apply the stress relief tips that are being shared. One stress ...
Views: 1398(3 votes) - The Power of Empathy - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Yamaya CruzI know a great deal of people who are Buddhist. I used to know a whole bunch of Christians but since I had a change of fate, they decided to disown me. It is just as well, I managed to find some acceptance under the practice of Ifa, but there are still some burning questions that I need ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - Keep it simple call from Hopi... - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Suzanne ToroSONGOOBAVE HOPI MOMNGWIDU Kikmongwi/Ja'agmongw Lee Wayne Loraayestewa Soyalmongwi Marcus Lomayestewa Cajinmongwi Lawrence Keevama Dawmongwi Joseph Laban Gwanmongwi Albert Susunkewa Adlmongwi Antone Secakuku Wirojfanmongwi Moody Lomayaktewa Sagwalenmongwi Pascal ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Tibetan bowls and Crystal bowls for sound healing - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Laura SilvaThe sound generated by playing the bowls, actually brings the spiritual, emotional, and physical energies back to original point. When these kinds of energies aligned back, then the required complementary energy generates the best state for healing from disease. Many people think that it was ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Another place - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Michael KewleyAt one time I was flying out of Heathrow airport to go to India and conduct our annual series of ten day Vipassana Retreats at the International Meditation Centre in Budh Gaya. It was a stormy evening and the sky was black with clouds and occasional lightning flashes, a good indication of what ...
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