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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- The Expert From The Light Of Spiritual Wisdom - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from GS VirkGod grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, courage to change the things I can, and light of spiritual wisdom to make a difference. In the light of spiritual wisdom is not an object or a thing that must be taken from anyone. It is already in you to your conscience pure ...
Views: 1132 - The Meditation Process: You'll Get It Quickly (Meditation Tips I've Been Asked to Share With You) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrMeditation is a great feeling which brings peace and relaxation to your mind. Many people who want to meditate look for information on how to do meditation. There are various benefits of meditation. Unless you feel it yourself you will not be able to understand the sheer bliss of the experience. ...
Views: 1132 - The Transformative Power of Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Drew GerberThis article is adapted from Sai Maa's book Petals of Grace: Essential Teachings for Self-Mastery. Dear ones, remember that meditation is a natural state, an experience that allows you to discover your inner being. Through meditation you realize who you are. Through meditation your ...
Views: 1132 - Think Thoughts Are Inconsequential? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Jan DeniseIt's tough enough to assume responsibility for our actions and words. Should we, can we, also be responsible for our thoughts and intentions? Those are private, right? Yours alone? Apparently not. According to Marilyn Schlitz, president of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, we're ...
Views: 1130 - Transforming Sleep Worry into Sleep Rest - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from joan BoccafolaShall we get to the real secret of sleep? The things conventional medicine doesn’t talk about. Lets face it, insomnia is big business for doctors, therapists, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of over-the-counter pills and supplements, etc. There is pressure to sleep. We’re told that if we ...
Views: 1130 - BBLLISS Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from M.J. RyanFind yourself in fear a lot these days? This is a five minute meditation created by my colleague in Professional Thinking Partners Dawna Markova. It strengthens the creative, problem solving part of our brain, the neocortex’s, ability to intervene during times when the amygdala (the primitive ...
Views: 1129(3 votes) - How To Break Through To Enlightenment - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Carol McMahonEnlightenment breakthrough is peak performance meditation. If you’re eager for the challenge or just want to upgrade your practice, these guidelines will help. First, consider what breakthrough is. Let’s define the task. What Is Breakthrough? Defining The Task What is a breakthrough to ...
Views: 1129(2 votes) - Is Third Eye Vision a real spiritual power? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2019 from Sri TulasiThird 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: 1129(1 vote) - My Personal Journey Into The World of Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffI began meditating in my late teens after I was exposed to the research of Herbert Benson, who wrote the book The Relaxation Response. It was a wonderful study into how people meditate and the benefits of meditation. It was basic but very helpful. It got me interested in both practicing and ...
Views: 1128(4 votes) - Breathing Techniques: Do Breathing Techniques Really Work? (Probably the Most for People Like You) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrOur society today is designed for speed, success, and the speed of success with countless TV commercials constantly urging us to do more and be more. Many products on the market now purport time saving benefits, like a tile and shower cleaner that works while we are finishing dinner for our ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - The Meditation-less Life... - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Lateef Terrell WarnickI reflect on my life when there were times that I thought I was living a charmed life. I felt like I couldn’t lose. Everything seemed to go my way with little or no effort. Then I also reflect on times in my life where nothing seemed to go right. Everything that could possibly go wrong… did! ...
Views: 1127 - The Why, How, Where and When of Meditation! - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Ralf FritzingerNamaste beloved Reader! My warmest greetings to you on this wonderful day of our Lord! Today I have for you some vital information about one of the spiritual exercises of the soul -Meditation. Often, for lack of knowledge and insufficient experience we are not clear enough about ...
Views: 1127(2 votes) - Vipassana Journey - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from ben pauleyVipassana Journey By Ben Pauley My spiritual life began a few years back while backpacking around Canada – an unusual place to discover a high spiritual path which was to change my life forever for the better. I went there seeking fun, excitement and adventure and after many highs and ...
Views: 1127 - ***Learning How to Meditate - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Steven SashenNot long ago, I did a web search for how to meditate. In each of the top twenty results were nearly identical basic instructions: Find a quiet spot. Choose the same time to meditate each day. Sit upright with your back relaxed and your spine straight. Avoid distractions. … followed ...
Views: 1126(4 votes) - The Power of Belief - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe minister, enough Vitalis in his hair to lube a Buick, places his palm on the forehead of the afflicted. “Praise the Lord—you are healed!” As if on cue, the afflicted obeys gravity and falls backward, stricken with the spirit, into the arms of the good reverend’s assistants. Then, she walks ...
Views: 1126(3 votes) - Keeping up with Yogic Traditions: Does it matter? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Jessie BlackledgeYoga is fast becoming the next big thing in the west. And yes, it is also becoming a bit of a band-wagon, which is getting more and more packed by the day. There has been uncountable articles written about how the “true nature” of yoga is being lost among the Westernisation of an ancient ...
Views: 1125 - Third Channeling of the Kryon Festival Spring 2011 - Sherin - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Pia Sosua von ProndzynskiI am Sherin. I am the wise being of Venus and cosmic mother of many of you. I am the pure love and I spray the energy through the universe and glide through the Stargate in order to accompany you on your journey to Venus. You are so close to me, for you have been on AN'ARINA so many times and ...
Views: 1125 - ***TM® in School - Good Idea or Hidden Religion? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Steven SashenI recently read an Arizona Daily Star article about how Transcendental Meditation® is being taught in an alternative-minded school. Now, since I teach meditation myself, you might expect I’d be happy about this, particularly since the article reports positive results. If only it were so ...
Views: 1124(2 votes) - Giving your mind some healthy “downtime” - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Kevin BlairRecently, much has been written about our new “plugged-in” society. A recent feature story in the New York Times highlighted the potential dangers to healthy brain functioning that can result from the incessant use of our modern digital communication devices. So many of us are attached to our ...
Views: 1124(2 votes) - Four foundations of Buddhist meditation techniques - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from Laura SilvaPeople have been practicing the Buddhist meditation techniques to get relief of the stress and anxiety from long time. The basic concept is to gain self-control of their mind and produce positive attitude to others during every abnormal circumstances. Most of the psychiatrists and psychologists ...
Views: 1123 - Loosening the Web of Anger - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2018 from Cindy Wolk-WeissThe inappropriate expression of anger is very prevalent in our world today, therefore I thought I would attempt to address it on the individual level. Let's explore how mindfulness can help with angry responses. We experience anger most often when we feel threatened in some way, it can be ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Taking on meditation as a new habit - don't let these common excuses stand in the way - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahIf you are among the people who had taking on meditation on their new year's resolution list, good for you. It's probably one of the healthiest decisions you'll ever make...if you actually manage to do it and reap the rewards, that is. If this is your first go at it, you must be aware that ...
Views: 1122 - 10 (Ten) Reasons Why You Should Do Meditations - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2010 from Choi RowlingMeditation, as known as a famous spiritual ritual to gain relaxation, actually has others lots of advantages. Here they are: 1. Love and compassion Once we opened up more communication links between our surrounding environment, automatically the feeling of love and compassion emerging in. ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - Feel the Force to Unleash the Secret Multi-dimensionally - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2007 from George LockettThe movie "The Secret" does not lend itself to scientific analysis, because the threefold nature – mind, body, spirit – is too multi-dimensional for one to be able to analyze it and look at its individual aspects. True research into The Secret is done with conscious awareness turned ...
Views: 1121 - Learn about Negative thinking - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Laura SilvaNegative thinking can destroy your happiness, productivity, and whatever else you are being negative about. While you may try and couch it as being a realist, things are rarely as bad as we make them out to be. So fight negative thinking to be happier, more productive, and ...
Views: 1121 - Living a Meditative Life - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffMeditation is a wonderful experience, but so often so many people out there stop meditating and their mind goes back to being extremely busy, active and non-attentive. They leave the meditative state of mind to go back to the every day world. I like to encourage people to truly keep their self ...
Views: 1121(3 votes) - Embracing Writer’s Block, Part 5: Emptiness Is Fleeting - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Christopher EdgarI do something kind of unusual when I’m writing. (I know, shockingly enough.) I keep a journal of what I’m feeling and thinking when I’m faced with writer’s block. To an outside reader, this journal would probably seem painfully repetitive, because it talks about the same worries again and ...
Views: 1119 - How to Meditate with a Mantra - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2006 from Dada VedaprajinanandaThese 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: 1118(1 vote) - Place of Power - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2019 from Science of SpiritualityWe have within us a place of power that contains the forces of life. Many people live their lives unaware of their great potentiality. Let us discover those places within ourselves and how that untapped power can change our lives, filling us with gifts far beyond our wildest ...
Views: 1118 - Why to go for extrasensory perception - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Laura SilvaOne of the main reason for which one goes for the extrasensory perception is that the physical training which is given to the people has a direct effect or result on the mind of the mental capabilities of the people. The main reason for extrasensory perception is that when one combines the ...
Views: 1117 - Finding Time for the Important Things - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Brodie WhitneyWhy is it that we so often find that there just isn’t enough time for what is most important? Is there really not enough time or are we simply not choosing to create space for those ‘important’ things? For years, I have been trying to find the time to begin a regular meditation and yoga ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Saying No to Demands - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Yolanda CardenBelow are some specific key words or phrases you can use in saying No to the other's demand in a way that flows naturally from your Yes, your power, and your respect. Remember that your tone and underlying intent need to be congruent with your words if they are to have the right impact. "No" or ...
Views: 1115 - The Power of Intention - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Heather MullinMy heart was broken. I was in great distress. It was late spring, the most beautiful time of the year, and I had been jolted violently out of my blissful reverie. The man that I loved passionately and whole-heartedly had decided he couldn’t be in relationship with me any more – it was too ...
Views: 1115 - Developing Extra Sensory Perception - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Bryan BensonMost experts agree that most people have extra sensory perception or are able to develop it. Many of us have already experienced ESP. For example: Have you ever gotten the feeling the phone was about to ring…and it does? You are singing a song to yourself when you turn on the radio and the song ...
Views: 1114 - Learn Astral Projection - Use Binaural Beats to Learn the Secrets of the Universe! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Jonathan RoachMany of us have heard of Astral Projection in connection with meditation practices, but few understand what it is, or how they might benefit from learning how to have such an experience. During Astral Projection our spirit leaves our physical body and can explore the "Astral Plane" free from ...
Views: 1114 - Sound healing is an ancient tool for diseases - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Laura SilvaIt has been proved that in the ancient decades, sound healing was used regularly for pain and stress relief. Some old methods of sound healing are still exist. Eventually, the modern technology has invented amazingly specific, effective and reliable instruments. These instruments enable us to ...
Views: 1113(1 vote) - Benefits of Meditation Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Laura SilvaMeditation is an easy and simple technique that requires practice. Doing meditation on regular basis promotes good health and mind, sound sleep and relaxation. The main goal of meditation is to bring in focus in the mind of the individual and remove all unwanted thoughts. There should be some ...
Views: 1112 - How to Overcome Obstacles That Keep Us From Meditating - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffThere 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: 1111(3 votes) - Developing a Grounding Practice - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Mary Ann RobbatWhile I have my opinions, I rarely discuss politics especially in a professional capacity, but I have to say, I am thrilled this year's elections are over. Maybe it was all the disparaging ads (and the millions of dollars behind them) or the way it brought out the worst in people on social ...
Views: 1110 - How To Achieve The State of 'Now' Without Traditional Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Rion FreebergThere'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: 1110(2 votes) - Just Show Up - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Lacy S. PierceThe question of miracles and the so-called miracle-worker (or healer), first and foremost, tends to be viewed in a backwards way. Due to the law of free will, the only person you can truly heal is yourself. One of the greatest secrets is that the healer heals him- or herself through the person ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - 7 Tips for Successful Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2006 from richard PettingerThrough meditation we can bring about greater peace of mind and powers of concentration. The length of time we meditate is not as important as the focus we give during our meditation. If we can meditate with a silent mind for 5 minutes we can bring to the fore our own divine qualities of inner ...
Views: 1109 - Channeled Message for October 2011 - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierThis is the Channeled Message for October 2011 that I just received for all of you beloved beings, my brothers and sisters in light. "Open, open to the TRUTH of your being. You are LOVE made manifest in flesh. You are the sons and daughters of the Divine. Your birthright is to live in ...
Views: 1109(2 votes) - Meditation Can Reduce the Intensity of Pain: Medication or Meditation? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffRecently my daughter slammed her hand in the door and it was very painful for her. I had done a similar thing many years ago and initially it was a very painful experience for about maybe ten seconds. I started to breathe slowly and deeply and the pain went away quickly. There still remained ...
Views: 1109(2 votes) - MEDITATION: A TIME FOR LOVE - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from joseph namzoffBy Mother Clare Watts Though many people every day all over the world sit on floors, on cushions, on their heels or on chairs in an attempt to enter into some level of inner stillness or broadened consciousness, very few actually ever manage to go very far into that sought-after state. Most ...
Views: 1109(3 votes) - The Power of Ritual - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2005 from Reginald JohnsonAs humans, we are the species that operate with symbols. Other animals use familiar signs, landmarks and gestures given by us, or act purely on instinct. Like humans, they too have rituals of gathering food, procreation and even death rituals. Our normal day-to-day rituals include a shower, ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - ***Meditation and Yoga - Pathways to Inner Peace? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Steven SashenThere must be something wrong with the way I talk. I decided this must be the case because when I say I teach meditation, people frequently say, "Oh, you do yoga?" Meditation… yoga… I don’t think they sound like the same words – do you? Many people, however, seem to think they are ...
Views: 1108(3 votes) - Spiritual Living with a Baby on the Way - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Ann O`BrienLast week, it probably looked like I was talking to myself in the grocery store. But at 8 months pregnant, I was talking to the little girl in my belly. This has been happening for months. I’ll hear a clear message, like a thought in my head that I know is not mine: “Mommy, don’t buy those ...
Views: 1106 - Discovering the Presence of Spirit in our Lives - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Jane Booth RobertsonHow has Spirit has revealed itself to you? As a young child I always felt and often saw what I called “angels’. I felt like I was always being observed. I didn’t feel alone. Later on, as I learned to meditate, I really began to connect deeply with Spirit and an intimate relationship developed ...
Views: 1104 - The Fundamentals of Meditation - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"The reason why you suffer is because you unconsciously avoid this moment. You are unconsciously but constantly resisting this moment; separating yourself from this moment. So the path of awareness in meditation is to get you back to this moment. And the first part of ...
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