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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- Meditation & Being Present - The Art of Paying Attention - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2007 from Curtis G. SchmittFor many of us, the phrase "pay attention" conjures up memories of parents, teachers, and maybe even bosses who would scold us for not being focused on what they felt we "should" be focused on. But paying attention has a much deeper and fundamental meaning. Paying attention is the equivalent of ...
Views: 2603 - Meditation & Enlightenment: Freedom From Position - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Kip Mazuy"The moment you have a position, there is conflict. The moment you know something you have to defend it. We believe we know so much but the truth is if we really look we know nothing. And because we are afraid to know nothing we give things names and definitions and ...
Views: 583 - Meditation & Society - by Submitted on May 21, 2007 from Robert NajemyMEDITATION & SOCIETY All indications and logical deductions point to the belief that meditation on the part of large numbers of people in our society will have a very positive effect. Let us consider in the light of what we have already learned about the benefits of meditation, how meditation ...
Views: 736 - Meditation & Thinking - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Debra HardingMeditation and Thinking Over the years I have learned one thing for sure about meditation, and that is that everyone’s experience is their experience. In other words, never compare your experience with someone else’s. Your experience is as valid as anyone else’s. Meditation is a form of self ...
Views: 2114 - Meditation - A Area of Our General Health Management - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Martin JamesMeditation is an essential part of one's overall health and wellness. After all, we live in a world which is in fact requiring more and more from us all, given the time saving discoveries the majority of us have access to such as personal computers and also communications. In fact, with so much ...
Views: 698 - Meditation - A Waste of Time? - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Gene AngerMany would say yes, meditation is a waste of time! Time is one of the few commodities we cannot save or store. Everyone is allotted 24 hours in a day and most of us have busy lifestyles with little time to lose. It would appear spending ½ to one hour sitting perfectly still doing nothing might ...
Views: 3828 - Meditation - Benefits Of Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Peter samsThe word meditation, is derived from two Latin words: meditari(to think, to dwell upon, to exercise the mind) and mederi (to heal). Its Sanskrit derivation 'medha' means wisdom. Meditation is not a technique but a way of life. Meditation means 'a cessation of the thought process’. It ...
Views: 905 - Meditation - Change Your Life One Breath At A Time - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Greg de VriesAre you feeling stressed-out? Do you feel like something is missing but you don’t know what? Do you have trouble concentrating? Then perhaps it is time for you to consider an ancient practice with modern scientific proof of results: MEDITATION Is meditation for me? To evaluate whether you ...
Views: 1394 - Meditation - Having More Fun - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Steve GillmanThere are a lot very good reasons for developing a meditation practice. You are likely to be healthy both physically and mentally. You’ll have less stress. You might gain some insight into the workings of your own mind. Your friends may find that you are easier to be around. Then there are ...
Views: 1282 - Meditation - Healing for the Mind and Body - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2007 from David LaurieEast Meets West Meditation of one style or another can be found in most of the major religions, including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam. Eastern religions tend to concentrate on Meditation as a means of developing spiritual enlightenment and as a pathway to experiencing ultimate ...
Views: 1273 - MEDITATION - The Art of Dehypnotization - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2006 from Ah Chin Ah Song (Bobby)It has become an established yet erroneous belief around the world and most particularly in the West that meditation is synonymous with hypnotism. Ironical as it may seem, the science of Yoga on its side asserts that man is already under the spell of hypnotism and compares our actual state to ...
Views: 1649 - MEDITATION - THE ESSENCE OF DHYANA - by THE MEANING OF DHYANA:- The real menaing of dhyana is to turn your inner senses on the right tract, to become stable in your nature and not to indulge in excesses.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL MECHANISM OF DHYANA:- The first and foremost thing in dhyana is to be cautious, not to let it deivate from the ...
Views: 1140 - Meditation - the key to Wellness and Healing - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from David LauriePower of the Mind The medical profession has long recognised the power of the mind over the body, and whilst everyone acknowledges the fact, the vast majority of people still haven't put two and two together, and figured out that you can make yourself a whole lot healthier, by using your own ...
Views: 1165 - Meditation -The Deeper Aspects - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWhen we begin meditation, we might begin with a mantra, or a word, or perhaps concentration on the breath. We do this to replace the never ending cycle of thoughts and emotions that circle round us day and night. We replace our everyday thoughts with one new thought so that we can break this ...
Views: 724 - Meditation 101 - by Modern Day Goddess Inner-Wisdom Realization
You can experience an inner-peace, self-love and outer glow by awakening yourself through meditation.
Dear Diary:
I’ve realized my daily meditations have become an inner spa for my body, mind & soul. The other day, a friend I hadn’t talked in a few ...
Views: 966 - Meditation 101 - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Marcy NeumannThe benefits of meditation have long been recognized by both the religious and metaphysical sects of the world as a life-enhancing process that enables an alignment of the body/mind/spirit phenomenon. These many benefits include, but are not limited to: physical, mental and spiritual health, ...
Views: 1001 - Meditation Advancements - The Natural Evolution of Mankind - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Ed McDonoughWilliam James, psychologist, author and founder of the first American psychology laboratory said: "There is a law in psychology that if you form a picture in your mind of what you would like to be, and you keep and hold that picture there for long enough, you will soon become exactly as you have ...
Views: 1201 - Meditation And Brain Wave States - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Conrad RawMost people know that there are different brain wave states that the brain can be in at different times. The beta state is what we are normally in when we are completely awake and focused, while the alpha state is reached through daydreaming and meditation, theta is the dream state and delta is ...
Views: 915 - Meditation and Depression - Meditation is One of the Most Prescribed Remedies For Depression - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Dusty AlanYou hear a lot today about meditation and depression. Meditation, if practiced correctly, can really help you reduce the severity of your depression, or even eliminate it all together. I can honestly say that meditation has helped me cope with depression in the past. While meditation is ...
Views: 2610 - Meditation and extrasensory perception - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Laura SilvaThe best way to go for the extrasensory perception is to go for meditation and to keep oneself fully relaxed in the sense that one should keep their mind as well as body fully relaxed so that one can instruct the mind and can set some condition for the body to re-sensitize itself so that it can ...
Views: 1671 - Meditation and Managing Stress - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from odette worrellStress. Just the word makes us edgy. Many of us start the day with it, and too many of us are living with it as our closest companion. It peaks and valleys given what we are dealing with in our careers, our personal lives and within our lifestyles choices. When the body experiences sustained ...
Views: 1199 - Meditation and Mind-Wandering - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Katherine C. H. E.Meditation and Mind-Wandering I've been meditating off and on since I was about 13, and I have read tons and practiced ALL SORTS of different kinds of meditations. My conclusion: there is no one right way or wrong way to meditate. It can be helpful to have different approaches to use at ...
Views: 1032 - Meditation and Music - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2006 from richard PettingerMeditation is silence ineffable. In real meditation the thoughts of the mind come to an end, this allows the peace of the soul to come to the fore. We can escape the domain of thoughts by leaving the mind and entering into the heart. It is in the heart where our soul resides. It is also in the ...
Views: 889 - Meditation and Near Death Experience - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion:Sorry, I do not speak English. The text below was written in Portuguese and translated by Google. But I need this much response. I am a 55 year old Brazilian studying and practicing self-taught meditation for 20 years. I am a great admirer of his work. Have read several of his books, ...
Views: 873 - Meditation and Present Moment Awareness - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2013 from Dr. Jain WellsPresent moment awareness is being present with your own consciousness, in the living moment called now. Not ‘a second ago’, or ‘in a second’. Now. You are alive, and you acknowledge that. You are breathing, and you acknowledge that. You are aware of yourself right now without the distraction ...
Views: 1021 - Meditation and Relaxation - by Our lives are full of stresses and pressures, some we create ourselves, others we cannot control. Coping with the stresses of modern life is an essential skill and there are many techniques available to us, techniques with a long history. Within the pages of this site you will find courses and ...
Views: 821 - Meditation and Self Realization in Busy Life - by Submitted on May 11, 2011 from Jeyaprakash MariaWe lead a busy life in this world. To become a successful person in this planet, we struggle hard to keep up in this competitive market. In this struggle, we nearly forget our real identity or who we are. It is because of this, our whole attention goes towards name and fame and we truly ...
Views: 1061 - Meditation And Yoga In a Personal Development Program - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from GS VirkWhat is the Difference between Meditation and Yoga? Meditation in yoga program is defined by Patanjali as "Chitta Vriti Nirodhah. It means a personal development program that establishes the harmony of body and mind and considering the development of humans on the physical, mental and ...
Views: 1218 - Meditation as a Lifestyle - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2006 from Vishal RaoMeditation begins as postures and breath control and mantras. But it expands, just as the mind expands when we empty it of clutter and stretch it with hope and awareness. The more aware we become, the larger the capacity of the mind becomes, and the more we are able to meditate. The more we ...
Views: 1178 - Meditation as a Special Tool in Bio-Energy Healing - by There is a special tool which may promote the development and mastery of a special mind state and bio-energetic ability to feel and assess human energy - meditation.
Healers achieve a special state of consciousness, spiritual knowledge, and self-realization through meditation. Eastern mystics ...
Views: 806 - Meditation Basics - Learning How to Listen to That Silence Within - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonIt truly is amazing how every Spiritual book you read can be broken down into simply saying be still within. No doubt about it be still within can be experienced through the practice of meditation and learning how to listen to that silence within. In the Bible, it speaks of how God is always ...
Views: 2417 - Meditation Brings Many Benefits - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Christine ConveryMEDITATION BRINGS MANY BENEFITS Most people are astounded to discover the many benefits of practising meditation every day. Before embarking on this journey of discovery, the practice can be viewed as a waste of time. However, as you read this article you will begin to understand why ...
Views: 1022 - Meditation Can Help You Look and Feel Younger - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2006 from Deborah SandellaDo you sometimes wish for a magic wand to whisk away your worries and your wrinkles, too? Or does it sound impossible? Meditation could be just the magic wand that you’ve been looking for. Research suggests that women who meditate daily for more than five years cut back their biological ...
Views: 1372 - Meditation CDs for Power Naps - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Steve GillmanIt used to be that meditation CDs were just pleasant music and perhaps some “sounds of nature” thrown in. There is nothing wrong with that. They were relaxing and could help you get into a meditative state. But the newest recordings use more than just a light tune and the sound of rain or waves. ...
Views: 1560 - Meditation Explained - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2007 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/Why Meditate? Scientists and doctors study meditation and recommend it. Meditation is now proven to be more than just a ‘warm and fuzzy’ feeling. It works. So there are many reasons why people begin to meditate. Some learn meditation to become more relaxed, for improvement in ...
Views: 1142 - Meditation for a Busy Life - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Cheryl MayMost of us lead busy lives, running from meeting to meeting, picking up children or answering emails. But for a few minutes a day, we can actually still our thoughts and enter into the ancient practice of meditation. Meditation is the process of stilling our minds and focusing on one thing or ...
Views: 918 - Meditation For All - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from shiva KumarMeditation does not discriminate between Religion, Race, Age, Status and Intelligence of the person. Meditation equally belongs to everyone. But one should be ready to lose Misery, Shallowness, Jealousy and Hatred as the price of admission in world of meditation. Meditation is not meant only ...
Views: 1056 - Meditation for an Alpha Mind State - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from rachel annMeditation for an Alpha Mind State Alpha mind state comes in relation to meditation. Many alpha mind state materials on sale on the internet assist in beginning this form of meditation. The truth about the materials is that they put an individual in the alpha mind state where the subconscious ...
Views: 2107 - Meditation For Beginners - Streamline The Process With Brain Entrainment Technology - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from francesco costabileMy latest article is geared towards those who have little or no experience within the field of meditation. After explaining what meditation is, I will present the possible use of brain entrainment as an aid in training your mind to reach altered states. Meditation can be described as a ...
Views: 1434 - Meditation For Busy People - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Kathryn Watson“I know I should meditate. I know all the reasons that I should just sit”, Amy sighed “But I just don’t have the extra time. I’m busy” she cried. I had heard it before. Amy led a very busy life. She was a professional executive for a large company with many demands. On top of that she had a ...
Views: 897 - Meditation for Health and Wholeness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Ib'nallah KaziA healthy lifestyle addresses all of the aspects of our lives that contribute to our ability to thrive physically, socially and psychologically. No stone should be left unturned. These three components of our lives are integrated. They support each other, inform each other and work together as ...
Views: 1088 - Meditation for People Who Don’t Like to Meditate - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Deborah Olenev CCH RSHom (NA)When you think of meditation what comes to your mind’s eye. An image that comes to mine is the Buddha sculptures showing the Buddha sitting cross legged or in lotus position on a lotus flower, his hands laying one on top of another with the thumbs touching on his lap, his eyes half closed ...
Views: 555 - Meditation For Personal Transformation - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Lynn GardnerMeditation for personal transformation - Coming into Purpose and Keeping the Flow of Living Life as we Age! - By Lynn Gardner 8/08/2008 The oldest baby boomer is approaching 65 years of age and the majority expected to live well into their 90”s. We have not yet reached this age groups ...
Views: 1293 - Meditation for Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2019 from amanda hadleyMeditation for Positive Thinking This is a short, easy to follow meditation for positive thinking that can help you to re-programme your mind to focus on the good things in life and in turn attract more of those things to you. Our minds are constantly bombarded by thoughts, experiences, ...
Views: 956 - Meditation For Self Discovery - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Lailah MoridPractice meditation for self discovery when in search of an answer related to your life. This meditation is useful for figuring out your next path in life, when you’re at a crossroads, or to tap into your inner self. Don’t become discouraged if you don’t receive an answer. Be ...
Views: 998 - Meditation for Self-knowledge - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have been exploring way to "inner knowing the self"... I have done significant recovery around childhood trauma and am still recovering from a Dissociative Disorder. The greatest challenge for me is to truly know my self, as this is often clouded. I am considering meditation. ...
Views: 877 - Meditation for the Holidays - Relax With God - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2020 from Griff WilliamsMeditation is a spiritual journey, a journey of self-discovery. It is an activity that is undertaken to find peace amid the distractions and worries of our busy lives. The good meditation practice involves deep breathing, relaxed posture, centered awareness, and calm body awareness. The key to ...
Views: 600 - Meditation Forms And Types - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Peter samsThe word meditation comes from the Latin meditatio, which originally indicated every type of physical or intellectual exercise, then later evolved into the more specific meaning "contemplation Meditation is a discipline in which the mind is focused on an object of thought or awareness. It ...
Views: 613 - Meditation Guide: How To Meditate On Self Control - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Randolph DirectoHow to relax and focus instantly in any situation Natural deep breathing opens your higher consciousness Remain cool and calm in any crisis Simple step by step guide I've listened to a lot of people concerning meditation. First, let's recognize that there are all kinds of meditation. The ...
Views: 5656 - Meditation in a Relationship - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Jeff CannonMindful Meditation in Relationships Relationships aren’t destroyed by cataclysmic arguments. They are eroded by the little things that happen over time. We’re all excited when a relationship starts. We watch what we do. We edit our actions and mind our words. We gloss over the details ...
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