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Mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy has been shown to reduce anxiety in a broad range of clinical populations, as reported by the University of Ottawa. Meditation reduces stress and enhances forgiveness, according to a study published by the Journal of American College Health. Meditators ... Views: 3008
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
– Bob Marley
Ancient Greeks were of the belief that music had the power to heal the body as well as the soul. The power of meditation was ... Views: 2441
It 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
Many people don't know exactly what meditation is and so doing it seems impossible. Images of people sitting cross-legged and humming may come to mind, but does daily meditation actually have to be like that? Meditation can be a wonderful way to bring balance, calmness and peace to your day. ... Views: 1001
Natural law applies to every sentient being. It allows you to tap into your true potential more easily and lead a more fulfilling, successful life. This law guides your destiny every moment of your life, and acts according to the choices you make.
So what is this “natural law”? It’s the ... Views: 1511
You can practice meditation in many ways, and yet all of them are revolving around the same main aspects: to live the present moment, to shut down your thoughts, to pay attention to whatever is happening both inside and outside your mind, and to simply become an observant. And the best thing is ... Views: 1250
by Jeanne Ball
Meditation shopping? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Yet millions of Americans are seeking tools to turn within. As a nation we've tried to fix our problems with everything from psychotherapy and Prozac to positive thinking and politics. Now people everywhere are ready to close ... Views: 2461
Moon Centers. Let’s face it, many women have out-of-control emotions—huge emotional swings that they often blame on PMS, SMS, MPS—whatever! Some people would say it’s easier to just let the emotions rule. Wrong. As a woman, I’m sure that you’d welcome knowing that there are ways other than ... Views: 1366
Whether you meditate or just want to still your mind from its incessant chatter, I have a profound message to share with you. “Thirty sacred seconds” is all that it takes to allow your conscious mind to dis-identify with your thoughts and connect you with your divine mind. Each time you do this, ... Views: 1674
There's a lot of talk about Eckhart Tolle's breakthrough book 'The Power of Now'.
It is very profound. But to a lot of people it just seems too idealistic, too impractical, too out of touch and not directly applicable to our 'ego'-based and driven daily Western lives.
How can we stop ... Views: 1109
"If you can get to
the point in witnessing
in meditation,
where you realize
that everything
is moving by itself,
then you drop
out of any idea
of yourself
and into
formless consciousness.
The experience of separation
is cancelled out
and you rest in your natural state.
It is ... Views: 1327
As you can imagine if you are anything like most people, then there is a certain part of you that in a variety of different ways would like to learn how to become more peaceful and at ease with life and all of its experiences.
That's why as you continue to read this article you will be glad to ... Views: 3271
"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
I heard from a client last week who had lost her job and was faced with the possibility of losing her home. She said, "I need a miracle!" Well... I happen to believe in miracles. I love what the book A Course in Miracles says, "Miracles are natural. When they do not occur, something has gone ... Views: 4696
Depression is a complicated illness that can be very hard to detect unless you are looking for the right symptoms.
Did you know that over 15 million American's will suffer some type of depression this year, and that many of them will not even know that they have it, plus the startling fact is ... Views: 1857
We have all experienced that terrible struggle of trying to fall asleep at a decent time, only to toss and turn and let our racing minds consume our night. You try to focus on relaxing, but before you know it you are reliving something that happened that day, or you are worrying about something ... Views: 1961
We know now beyond any doubt that managing symptoms of stress is the most profound health care practice you can engage in for a total re-evaluation of your health and wellbeing.
One of the best allies we will ever have is the power of a clear directed mind in a state of alpha relaxation. We ... Views: 2002
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
When we desire something, we first have to work for it. Often we find ourselves spending a large amount of mental energy thinking about it, wishing for it and wanting it to happen. But after working for it, we should let go and just be.
Living in a state of beingness means that we do the ... Views: 1062
Could it be that the Law of Attraction Doesn’t Need Our Help?
Popular culture has us all believing we can have whatever we want, and that getting what we want is the pathway to success and social importance.
Beginning with books from the 1930’s like “Think & Grow Rich” and now taking up ... Views: 1223
Where can you meditate? Do you need to have a quiet place free from all distractions and noises or can you actually meditate anywhere, anytime, any place? Many people live in crowded cities or areas where it’s busy. Does that mean that they can’t meditate? Is it possible to meditate even when ... Views: 1509
There are few things in life worth more than happiness and inner peace. People seek after many things. Material objects, fame, and fortune are often among these. What is the goal of getting things? Typically, people will say it's happiness. They think they have to have x, y, and z complete in ... Views: 2487
These days whenever a politician repeats a promise over and over again commentators say that this promise has become a “mantra” for that politician. For the journalists, the word “mantra” means a meaningless phrase that is repeated endlessly. For yogis however, a mantra is a word or collection ... Views: 1117
Staying 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
Opening your third eye can freak you out if you’re not prepared for what you might experience.
I activated my third eye using a technique I learned for projecting astrally, and the most peculiar thing happened…
A bright-green cyclone appeared from the virtual space behind my eyelids and ... Views: 3922
There are many reasons why we don’t do things that we know are good for us. When I first was exposed to meditation, at about 19 years of age, I was working on my first academic degree. I had begun studying the positive effects of meditation. My exposure to meditation was very scientific, very ... Views: 1109
Mindfulness meditation is about opening yourself up to what is here in this moment. You become aware of what is here without trying to change it in any way.
It is best to try mindfulness meditation first with your eyes closed so that you do not get distracted by anything outwardly happening. ... Views: 992
"If you really look,
you will see
you are avoiding
this moment,
you are avoiding
experiencing
this moment.
It is not that you
are somewhere else
and you have to get
back to here,
it is that you are
actively
avoiding this moment.
If you can really
be honest
and see this ... Views: 1030
How to Stop Smoking Cigarettes
You CAN quit smoking
Understanding how to stop smoking cigarettes may be an overwhelming task. It seems that every internet search you make you see another strong guarantee of guaranteed techniques to help you learn how to stop smoking cigarettes. Even though ... Views: 2027
"If you practice being present in meditation,
you will find even beyond the thinking
that there is this reflexive urge
to separate yourself from this moment.
It is almost like two magnets
that repel each other with all of
their strength.
This is the ego.
You could even define the ... Views: 2747
Before we begin, I'll briefly explain to you what white noise actually is. White noise contains all the frequencies that the human ear can hear, and are played at the same time randomly together. There are literally thousands of different tones being played at the same time. You cold think that ... Views: 4134
If you are really passionate about spiritual awakening then spiritual discipline is most important.
For spiritual awakening to happen there must be that build up of energy and there must be that in-your-face awareness of yourself.
You see, the moment your go for that beer, that glass of ... Views: 2866
Maha Mudra
The Sanskrit word Maha means great. Hence Maha Mudra is a Great Mudra - great in the sense of its effects. The attitude while practicing Maha Mudra should be to fully devote all of your memories, experiences, thoughts, emotions and activities to God and let all energy flow ... Views: 3010
Mission Statement:
The Fort Bliss Restoration and Restoration Resilience Center restores optimal functioning and battle-readiness to neurophysiologically, psychologically, and spiritually challenged post-deployment Soldiers and their families
using integrated state-of of-the-art treatment ... Views: 2631
There has been increasing publicity and acceptance of Mindfulness meditation in the public and medical domains. This to me is a great step forward. As I shall further explain in this article I see the combination of hypnotic processing with NLP skills and Mindfulness as a further evolution of ... Views: 3734
Balance one or all your chakras and see exactly what a distinction it can make to your health and success.
Some Background first and Understanding Chakra Meditation
It is commonly understood how meditation can enhance your general health and wellness, plus make your mind more serene. You ... Views: 2363
Basic Difference between a Painting and a Sketch
The fundamental difference between a painting and a sketch is that a painting is lead by the colors, while a sketch is lead by the shapes. It is more linearly correct to start to learn how to paint first, and then to move on to sketching - as ... Views: 1020
Third Eye Vision is a clear siddhi, a divine power, which comes to you by the awakening of your Third Eye with a proper process and the initiation of an Incarnation.
It is not street magic. It can be reproduced on thousands or millions. There is no fraudulence involved in it. There is no ... Views: 1128
Jose Silva's first exposure to psychology came in the military. When he was mentally evaluated prior to entry, Silva became fascinated with the psychologist's questioning, and decided he wanted to know more about the field. Although he was never formally schooled, he had taught himself to read ... Views: 2356
Take a breath. Notice how your breath flows. Allow it to come in and allow it to exit without any effort. Repeat. Yes, meditation starts with attention to the moment and it can be as simple and as easy as just observing your breath.
I slip into the moment so easily when I’m by the ocean. To ... Views: 3123
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
You are never too young or too old to benefit from meditation. With the increasing pace of life, having quiet time each day can be very beneficial. You may have noticed the increasing market of numerous and different meditation techniques, including guided meditation books, CDs and DVDs. I have ... Views: 2472
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Keep Your Health On Track with Mindfulness - by Julie Potiker, author of Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm In the Midst of Chaos
Mindfulness is a tool that can help us live "on purpose" rather than feeling like we are at the whim of all that happens to us. With practice, we can use it to observe ourselves without judgement, respond rather than react in challenging situations, and feel more in control of the choices we ... Views: 1165
Here are some practical observations by the Top astrologer in Bangalore
If Guru, Surya, Mercury, Venus is placed in the eighth house and u der the sight of the 6th lord, then the person suffers from heart disease.
—- Shani afflicts Mars by the tenth aspect, Rahu in the twelfth house and ... Views: 665
Kriya Yoga is the combination of loving work for the mutual benefit and well being of all creation, all planet, nature, animals and mankind in combination with Kriya Yoga meditation teachings also known as Jesus secret teachings.
All life is about Love
To reconcile with God, it is vital to ... Views: 1588
Are you interested in calming your mind and soul through meditation? Learning how to meditate will help you decompress from a stressful day and will even help you align your thoughts to your desires. Different cultures practice different styles of meditation for the past thousand years. ... Views: 706
We are going to focus on mantra, mindfulness, how they interact, and how their interaction applies to your meditation, life and happiness. Meditation is mainly about attitude, not technique. You should know about this because human nature has a flaw, and you may not be aware of this ... Views: 3677
Mindfulness meditation is really the essence of meditation and yoga. And if you practice this Zen technique given below not only in your sitting meditation but in your day-to-day life, it will help lead you into deep states of meditation and even self realization. Your natural experience of ... Views: 2315
Self inquiry is one of the most powerful and effective meditation techniques used by thousands of people all over the world. Taught by the enlightened Guru, Ramana Maharshi, this meditation technique alone has helped many people experience profound states of meditation, samadhi and even self ... Views: 1082
"If you close your eyes
and stop thinking
even for a second
you will discover all
that is here
is impersonal attention.
So a good meditation technique
is to keep your focus
on this impersonal attention.
Which is really saying
turn your attention
back upon itself
until you are ... Views: 1188