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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- SOLAR BASED SPIRITUAL PRACTICES GIVE A DIVINELY SHARP POTENT INTELLECT - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaJust as the flame is a symbol of wisdom, national flag that of patriotism and image that of deity similarly the sun which renders the sky brilliant ceaselessly is looked upon as the symbol of radiant God and Savita. While chanting the Gayatri Mantra Savita deity is meditated upon. Savita is the ...
Views: 1346 - Some Dhamma Questions & Answers - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Michael KewleyThese are real questions asked in various forms on retreats or seminars. Perhaps some are your questions also ............... Question: Why is it that I seem to have such a problem with anger? Answer: It's interesting to notice the words we use to describe certain things, because it is our ...
Views: 1199 - Something in the Mist - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Meghan GehanA major shift is happening; I can feel it within and see it throughout my reality. Seems everyone is fighting with all they have to hold on to stuff that just doesn’t fit anymore. I notice the turmoil as they fight their negative ego’s voice, telling them fight harder or you will lose ...
Views: 1326 - SONG OF MEDITATION - An Inner-view with Giten - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Giten Swami DhyanThe inner journey Can you say something about your own inner journey? Life is like playing hide the key with God. God has hidden the key and now it is up to us to find the key again. It also takes us a while to realize that the key is hidden in our own heart. The heart is the door to ...
Views: 1615 - Soul Freedom Exercise (1): Grounding - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandGROUNDING Grounding is a simple yet powerful energy connection exercise. Through it you connect your individual energy flow to the energy flow of Mother Earth. As you tap into this great force of life, you will become calm and revitalized. Time for Exercise: 10 minutes Properties Required: ...
Views: 653 - Soul Freedom Exercise (4): Floating On Clouds - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandThis simple meditation brings tranquility, healing, and balance as you direct golden energy through the channels of your body, from your head to your feet and back again. Time for Exercise: five to 10 minutes Properties Required: none Steps: Sit comfortably with closed eyes, straight ...
Views: 693 - Soul Uplift and Advancement Via Gayatri Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe supreme energy or power of the entire cosmos is ones soul force. On the one hand at the worldly level everyone thinks that wealth is our supreme need of the hour and yet if we think deeply wealth is definitely inert and material in nature. By itself it has no energy or force of its own and ...
Views: 1601 - Sourcing Your Own Abundance - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2016 from Christy WhitmanHere’s a quick 30-second experiment in increasing your capacity for abundance: Just for a moment, allow yourself to silently acknowledge everyone and everything you feel genuinely blessed to have manifested in your life – your kids; your community; your health, your possessions; your home…. ...
Views: 4837 - Spiritual Awareness Through Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Anna WehrIs a Spiritual Awakening Possible? Many people wonder how they can renew their lives and have more awareness where spiritual matters are concerned. For some, the term psychic isn't necessarily something that is used, as opposed to the natural awareness that almost everyone has. It is thought ...
Views: 929 - Spiritual Freedom – It Yours to Discover - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Jane Booth RobertsonThe word ‘freedom’ takes on different meanings to each of us. We can think of the freedom we have in our countries or in our daily lives. We can think of our freedom to create the kind of life we want. We can think of the freedom to make choices. There are many reasons we want freedom in our ...
Views: 1371 - Spiritual Growth - To Understand, Meditation On It - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from GS VirkSpiritual growth takes us away from the physical world of thought and things. Spiritual growth leads to internal autonomy beyond this physical life and connects to the conscience and the Lord, the unity of God. Many researchers consider the growth of our wisdom of thought is our spiritual ...
Views: 1097 - Spiritual healing and meditation - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Laura SilvaSpiritual healing is a way in which one can create a happy and purposeful life by using techniques to strengthen the spirit. It would be hardly fair to call spiritual healing as a new or upcoming technique. These methods have been around since very long time and there are many examples and ...
Views: 984 - Spiritual Life Coaching for Discovering Your True Self - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from jason gonceIrrespective of the country or background you come from, the meaning of life is definitely one of the hardest answers to find. People accomplish every materialistic luxury they may use and yet they don’t feel the contentment needed for complete peace of mind. Their thoughts always wander around ...
Views: 750 - 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: 1105 - Spiritual Meditation is the Road to Serenity - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from jason gonceIn a world full of materialistic wonders, it is usually a challenge for people to maintain a harmony between what they need and what they do. Most of us spend our entire lives chasing things that are just ‘wants’, while believing them to be the ‘needs’ of living. Though there is no denying that ...
Views: 947 - SPIRITUAL NARCISSISM - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2020 from Yogasth Vidya RishikeshSPIRITUAL NARCISSISM by “Aatmanum” Okay! Let me start with literal meanings of Narcissism and Spiritual. Narcissism implies “having or showing an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one’s physical appearance.” And Spiritual stands for something “relating to or affecting ...
Views: 1188 - Spiritual Practice: Read, Write, Listen, Sit - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2014 from Lorna Sophia LevyMystics from all ages have talked about spiritual practice as a doorway to greater experience; a doorway that leads us to a deeper understanding of the unseen. Yet, for most of us, the idea of spiritual practice just feels like adding another burden to our already busy lives. We don't have a ...
Views: 1332 - Spiritual reality & fantasy - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Michael KewleyAt one time many years ago, I had a female student who came to learn Vipassana meditation with me. After some weeks she was met by a friend who also claimed a meditation practice. ‘How long have you been learning?’ asked the friend. ‘Oh, for about six weeks now,’ my student replied. ‘Are you ...
Views: 1363 - Spiritual Reflections - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from John CarisThe 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 - Spiritual Saying-- For Spiritual Living and Spiritual Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from GS VirkThe acquisition of the famous saying spiritual needs of others in your memory, without the understanding and experience of the spirituality of it in your life is mere perception. How do you use the word famous spiritual is more important than the memory and continue to include in your ...
Views: 1805 - Spirituality, What Is It? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Ton PascalLittle did I know when I first wrote an article on forgiveness based on my own experience, that I had just opened the door to a new dimension of my Self. On the other hand from the immense email response I got, for others I had opened the Pandora's box. Some would say, “I forgave but I can’t ...
Views: 1224 - Spirituality--What You Need to Know About Enlightenment - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Scott & Stephen PetulloAcross the globe, it’s very common for spiritual seekers of all types to believe that enlightenment is something that you find through painstaking searching and sacrifice. Tales of magicians and gurus in distant lands such as Tibet and India entice aspirants to travel abroad for a ...
Views: 979 - Spiritualization and extrasensory perception - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Laura SilvaMany people have the fore feeling of some event or something before something is going to happen which one never expect to occur or happen and this type of feeling is known as extrasensory perception. This type of extrasensory perception happens to everyone but most of the people try to over ...
Views: 1190 - Spring Clean Your Inner Critic - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Intent.com Authors"Whatever derogatory things you are saying to yourself: Stop it." This is a quote from Jane Roberts, the author of the Seth Material during the 1970s and 80s. It bears repeating as we approach fresh spring plans. One of the most damaging things we do to ourselves spiritually and energetically is ...
Views: 710 - Stages and Forms of Meditation and Contemplation (Dhyana) - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2023 from santosh krinskyThere is considerable confusion about what exactly meditation is. This is compounded by the fact that there are numerous different techniques that are taught as meditation, ranging from practices that are called ‘mindfulness’ to those that include detailed visualisations Sri Aurobindo provides ...
Views: 365 - Start your day the right way. Quick morning meditation. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2006 from Penny ClarkWhat is meditation? Basicly, it is a quieting of the mind to ground the body. Meditation can help us to handle things in a more rational, calmer way. It can also help us to focus better on the world and issues around us thus helping us to make better choices. You are reading this and thinking ...
Views: 1866 - Starting a Spiritual Journey - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Karen de GrenierWhen starting a spiritual journey it is normal to have many questions and too little information. The best source of information that you will ever find lies within your heart. Deep introspection is the best way to find your inner self and the answer to any question you can think of. ...
Views: 1307 - Starting Over: A Moment to Moment Mindfulness Practice - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Carrie DinowThere is a wonderful scene in the movie Starting Over, in which Burt Reynolds is in the furniture section of a big department store with his girlfriend (Jill Clayburgh) when she proceeds to have an anxiety attack right there in the store. She is moving in with him and this transition is bringing ...
Views: 1902 - Starting with Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from samir kunvaria“I mean the whole thing about meditation is about connecting to the higher part of yourself, and then seeing that every living thing is connected in some way.” Gillian Anderson Meditation can be a life changing experience. It can give you peace of mind, which you are searching from long time. ...
Views: 1322 - statue of buddha is associated with good health and prosperity - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2016 from Divya MantraBuddhism is one of the prevalent religions of the world. Hence, a figurine of Gautam Buddha can be seen in many places that we visit. Nowadays, people do not look into the significance of a specific posture of the Buddha before purchasing it. Hence, the statue fails to serve the intended ...
Views: 773 - Stereographic Focal Meditation. Visualization of a Hyperspace. - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Andrei BannikovTerm Hyperspace often used in science fiction to define multidimensional base for our space-time continium or space with non-Euclidean geometry. Hyperspace may also refer to Zero point Field. In my understanding this terms abstract formulation can be explained with the fact that very few people ...
Views: 1453 - Steroids for meditation: 3 secrets to soothing a crazy mind - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMeditation. You might be one of the few who can actually sit quietly, close your eyes, and find the zone. But for most people, like me, meditation is impossible. The above video shares a story of my going to meditation camp several years ago. As you’ll see, back in the day, I was pretty ...
Views: 868 - Still Small Voice - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe still small voice is within us always there, ready to be of service to us in the moment. God/Goddess guides us to truth, to what is best for us through that inner voice. Ask for what you want with passion. Be quiet as you listen within for the answer from the still small voice. We need to ...
Views: 1487 - Stillness Is The Question And The Answer - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Paula GregorowiczNot that long ago I finished reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestselling book "Eat, Pray, Love". I had first stumbled upon it in the tiny (and only) café store on Monhegan Island this summer. It sounded intriguing but when I went back to purchase it there were none left. I didn’t ...
Views: 1039 - Stirring Up Mud - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockConcentration calms the mind, but concentration alone will not grant the freedom we are looking for. Concentration is crucial in establishing the next step, however. Something needs to stir up the calm mind that we have developed similar to stirring up mud on the bottom of a pond so that we ...
Views: 911 - Stop these 8 harmful eating habits to lose weight - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2017 from Anton ChuaModern living has replaced important rituals that were observed keenly and devoutly in the past. Before, eating is too important an activity to be taken for granted. Cultures and religions around the world put extra emphasis on mealtime—especially dinner. Even in American culture, most ...
Views: 1838 - Stopping Stigma in Its Tracks - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2015 from Pouria MoNo one should feel ashamed of who they are and how they are feeling. Whether it be based on appearance, age, ethnicity or background, individuals should embrace their flaws and humble their strengths. Unfortunately, dozens of people mentally suffer from the judgments of spectators. In response, ...
Views: 856 - Stress and meditation techniques - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Laura SilvaBefore starting on meditation techniques for stress, you should be aware of the stress factor. Stress is an emotional strain which caused by tension, over load of physical work, or irritability. You can get headache, high blood pressure, and anxiety due to long period of stress. Although it in ...
Views: 1081 - Stress Meditation - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2005 from Steve GillmanToo much stress? You need a simple stress meditation. Of course, learning to meditate might intimidate you, and it's tough to find the time for daily meditation. A solution to both problems is a meditation you can learn right now, that will take a minute to do each day. An Easy Stress ...
Views: 820 - Study Finds Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Loneliness - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Charles FrancisLoneliness is a widespread problem in Western society, especially among older adults, which doesn’t seem to get enough attention. As adults grow older, there is a tendency for them to become more isolated from their families and society in general. A study published recently in a scientific ...
Views: 1370 - Subliminal Message and Meditation – Get Maximum Benefits with this Powerful Combination - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Are you satisfied with the benefits of subliminal messages in your life, or do you want more from them? If you want to make your subliminal messages more effective, why don’t you try using meditation along with them? Studies on subliminal ...
Views: 717 - Subliminal Messages and Meditation: How They Go Together - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Is there a relationship between subliminal messages and meditation? How can they work together? Most of all, how can one person benefit from them? Learning More about Meditation There are millions of people all over the world who practice ...
Views: 571 - Subliminal Messages and Meditation: Their Importance - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. It doesn’t matter what religion you’re practicing—or whether you’re religious or not—you always tend to ask the cosmos for answers for a lot of questions. However, you feel it doesn’t answer you back, so you blame it for the problems you find ...
Views: 537 - Suggestion – “Self-delusion, Reality and Storytelling” - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Dr. Linda GadboisAll experience is ultimately a form of creative composition that is a natural function of the mind. The minds most natural way of creating experience as reality is by telling a story that gives what is in fact a neutral set of circumstances, meaning of some kind. The meaning we give things ...
Views: 1805 - SUPER ENERGY GAYATRI’S DEITY IS SAVITA OR THE BRILLIANT SUN - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIt is understood that Gayatri meditation and worship is a must righteous duty of every Indian. On the basis of measure of Prana gathered via this meditation and utility of it in daily social living the tradition of community management is designed. Due to proximity of divine consciousness, ...
Views: 1638 - SUPER POWER GAYATRI MEDITATION-DIVINE LIGHT BASED SPIRITUAL PRACTICE - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaIn spiritual science one finds discussion in so many places regarding spiritual practice based on divine light and a yearning too for this light. This light is certainly not related to bulbs, tube lights, sunshine, moon shine etc but that it is a supreme light which by becoming an aura of ...
Views: 1756 - Surprising Scientific Findings on Meditation - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloOne of the best ways to get centered is through meditation. The feel-good state of meditation directly combats stress and anxiety, and helps to improve your overall outlook on life. Besides the many scientifically documented benefits (some of which we document below), meditation helps you ...
Views: 584 - Sweating it out: Experiencing the Temezcal - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Halle EavelynI’m in Hacienda El Carmen, a delightful old Spanish estate that has been turned into the kind of hotel that is both wedding destination and respite from the everyday world — you can walk the restored rooms full of antiques, inside walls over a foot thick, and imagine the footsteps of the ...
Views: 1355 - Take A Break And Meditate!© - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2007 from Reverend Barbara RogoskiA down-to-earth look at the benefits of meditation and how to bring some simple, calming practices into your busy life. The art and practice of meditation has been in transition over the last few years. Twenty years ago, meditation was primarily for the person searching for enlightenment or ...
Views: 1316 - Take A Breath - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Pam WhiteIf you could take away all the suffering in the world, taking it in with just a single breath, and have it go away, would you hesitate? Is that fair? Couldn’t you just donate a few dollars to CARE and have that be enough? Could whatever you are doing now count? In speaking with clients I ...
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