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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- The Healing Power Of Jigsaw Puzzles - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Trish BarkerJigsaw puzzles are hardly new. They’ve been around since the 1700s, and have evolved from hand-cut wooden educational tools to a huge industry targeting children and adults alike. They have certainly stood the test of time, providing education and hours of peaceful time passed. What studies ...
Views: 22550(1 vote) - Benefits of Wearing One Mukhi Rudraksha Beads - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from vishal kapurBenefits of Wearing One Mukhi Rudraksha Beads A One Mukhi Rudraksha can bring you immense power, wealth, luxuries, fame, massive confidence boost and spiritual enrichment. The Vaastu of this bead often carries an auspicious sign of signifying a connection with Lord Shiva. This is the best ...
Views: 20734 - The Endless Knot - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from sylvia smelcerThe Endless, or Eternity Knot is one of the “Eight Auspicious Symbols” of Buddhism. The other seven symbols include the: Conch Shell, Lotus, Parasol, Pair of Golden Fishes, Victory Banner, and Treasure Vase. The Tibetan phrase for Endless Knot is dpal be'u, and its Sanskrit name is shrivatsa. ...
Views: 19383 - Most Powerful Mantra For Opening Third Eye Chakra - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Anmol MehtaNot only Kundalini Yoga, but all of yoga is really based on the seven chakra system. In this system there are seven chakra points that lie along the spine, from the base to the crown of the head, and each of these chakra points is responsible for the organs and glands situation in it's region. ...
Views: 17827(1 vote) - What is the Difference Between Meditation and Yoga? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from harry williomsAs defined by the respected sage Patanjali, Yoga is 'Chitta Vriti Nirodhah', that is, facilitating the harmony of body and mind and envisages wellness of human beings at physical, mental and spiritual level. The eight steps of yoga consist of Yama, Niyama, Aasana, Pranayama, Pratyahar, Dhyana, ...
Views: 11083(1 vote) - How to Create and Use a Mindfulness Journal - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Ronald AlexanderOne of the concerns about meditating that my clients often have is the fear that if they quiet down, a great idea will come to them and they’ll have no way of capturing it before it leaves their consciousness. I suggest you create and work with a mindfulness journal, a blank book that you can ...
Views: 10942(1 vote) - Affirmations for Letting Go of the Past and Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from Gwen PhillipsHolding resentments against others is like swallowing poison and expecting the other person to get sick. We are only hurting ourselves. Often we hold resentments because we don't think the other person "deserves" to be forgiven. We seem to have the mistaken belief that somehow by holding ...
Views: 10675(2 votes) - Benefits of Wearing two Mukhi Rudraksha Beads - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from vishal kapurBenefits of Wearing Two Mukhi Rudraksha Beads It is the representation of the Ardhnarishwara. The Lord Shiva envisaged in Goddess Parvati, i.e. half Lord Shiva and half Goddess Parvati. The result which one can get by worshipping or by wearing the two faced Rudraksha is happy married & ...
Views: 10530 - Connecting with the Divine Feminine Energy Within - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Michael HoareSo what does Divine Feminine Energy mean? What is it? What does it look like? How does it feel? The answers will be different for each of us, of course. But there are also similar characteristics that we will all experience. In a general sense, I want to share with you the answers to ...
Views: 10090(2 votes) - Kundalini Healing - how to deal with the symptoms of kundalini awakening - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Tara SpringettKundalini symptoms are a natural by-product when people awaken the kundalini in their body and mind. The word ‘kundalini’ comes from the Hindu tradition and is used to describe a form of mysterious energy that lies dormant in all of us at the foot of our spine. When awakened this energy rises up ...
Views: 9937 - The Kalachakra Mantra - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from sylvia smelcerThe Kalachakra Mantra symbol of Buddhism is complex and comprehensive. It is also referred to as the “Tenfold Powerful One”. It is thus named because it consists of ten different parts. This ancient symbol is made up of a mantra of seven syllables surrounded by a ring of fire. Above and to ...
Views: 9720 - You Can Experience Enlightenment Using This "No Mind" Meditation Technique - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Kip MazuyYou can learn how to attain the state of no mind in meditation by learning and practicing this simple meditation technique. No mind, mind of no mind, meditation technique, meditation, zen, enlightenment, Before we get into the meditation technique, first let’s talk about what is termed ...
Views: 9273(2 votes) - Australian Aborigines Deep Trance Meditation - by A secret practice developed by Aboriginal tribes almost 40,000 years ago, will take you to states of extremely deep and serene meditation. This method of deep contemplation can help you unlock the process of creating new energy pathways between the right and left hemispheres of your brain ...
Views: 8978 - The Importance of Being Calm - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Willie HortonFor those of us who live in these times – where economic adversity continues to be the order of the day, where extremism simmers in various quarters from Al-Qaida to Yemen, to Plains, Georgia where an effigy of President Obama was found hanging recently, to the ongoing political upheaval in Iran ...
Views: 8746(2 votes) - How To Calm Down Easily: Some Zen Steps - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2008 from Brenda ShoshannaNo matter what is happening around us, we do not have to react impulsively, but can learn to respond. Giving into automatic negative reactions can become addictive and it’s important to learn how to diffuse them. The steps offered here are simple, but powerful. The more we ... No ...
Views: 8651 - Why Is Mindfulness Meditation Gaining So Much Popularity in the West? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Charles FrancisIf you're new to meditation, you know how hard it is to learn how to meditate properly. With all the different forms of meditation and books on the market, it's almost impossible for the beginner to figure out where to start. In this article, we're going to look at why mindfulness meditation has ...
Views: 8057(1 vote) - Transcendental Meditation and Mindfulness - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Gary Kaplan"What's the difference between Transcendental Meditation and mindfulness meditation?" This frequently asked question arises out of the growing popularity of these two mainstream meditation practices. Due to requirements of time and tuition for learning the Transcendental Meditation technique, ...
Views: 8055(2 votes) - ***Vipassana vs. Zen Meditation - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Steven SashenWhich is better: Zen meditation or Vipassana meditation? I’m regularly asked this question because new students often have some friends who are into Zen meditation retreats and other friends suggesting they try Vipassana meditation retreats. Or they check the bookstore and discover that, in ...
Views: 7970(3 votes) - Today Is The First Day Of The Rest Of Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from GS VirkWhat do you understand in the heart -- "Today is the first day of the rest of your life?" Is if your lifestyle of sensual enjoyment or spirituality. Freedom of thought is your conscience, your real life and the power of the mind and always refreshing. When you live with thoughts that today is ...
Views: 7862(1 vote) - Primordial Wuji Qigong - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Michael RinaldiniOne of my favorite qigong forms is Primordial Wuji Qigong. The form I practice is technically mine in origins, but the philosophy behind it belongs to a long tradition of qigong cultivation. I became interested in it during the early 2000’s. At that time, I was studying the writings of a ...
Views: 7804(2 votes) - Quantum Physics on Manifestation and Creating Your Reality with the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Conrad RawThoughts are things waiting to materialize. If you know much about physics, you recognize that matter can neither be created nor destroyed. It simply changes from a solid form to energy and visa-versa. This brings us to the concept that our thoughts create our reality. Taken on a purely non ...
Views: 7800 - The Tangible Miracles Of Gayatri Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaGayatri, Gita, Ganga and Gau (cow) are the 4 pillars of Indian culture. Amongst these Gayatri reigns supreme. All Hindu scriptures, sects, Rishis etc proclaim in unison that Gayatri has a deep import and message for world humanity. In Atharva Veda (19/71/1) Gayatri has been eulogized wherein it ...
Views: 7564 - You Need to Get in Touch with Reality! - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Willie HortonFor the vast majority of our adult lives, we live in a world of make-believe. However, as most of us know, it’s no fairy story – most normal lives are a mundane up and down affair that never really goes anywhere – more like a second-rate soap opera. However, in stark contrast to our personal ...
Views: 7422(4 votes) - Can Meditation Have Negative Effects? - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Margo BastosIs meditation always good or you? When is meditation not calming? Everyone knows that meditation is always good for you, right? Wrong! Negative effects from meditation are not all that uncommon. In a 1992 study, Dean Shapiro, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry and human behaviour at ...
Views: 7306(1 vote) - How To Meditate: Transcendental Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2009 from Michael PierceThere are many meditation techniques. These vary from watching the breath to staring at a candle to concentrating on a thought. Some are easier than others. Many are frustrating to do. Some will even give you a headache. However there is one meditation technique which has stood the test of time, ...
Views: 7165 - A Seaglass Color Healing Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Eleyne-Mari Austen SharpImagine sitting on a beautiful white sandy beach. The sun is directly overhead and its rays are brilliant and warm as they flow from the top of your head and throughout your body. Let your toes feel the cool, turquoise blue water. See yourself staring out to sea, mesmerized by the dancing ...
Views: 7092 - What Is Meditation - A Brief Exploratory Essay About Meditation And Its Benefits - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Neeraj SharmaEveryone is aware of some aspects of what is meditation even though they are not aware of or have no enthusiasm to understand. Nevertheless, a high percentage of the world populace now has a new interest in meditation because they need a result-oriented method to end their depression and stress ...
Views: 6960(1 vote) - Kundalini: Touch of Divine Fire - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Erika GinnisKundalini is a very powerful, transformative energy that has been used for centuries for growth, enlightenment, sexual enhancement and healing. Sometimes pictured as a snake rising up the spine (like the medical symbol used in Western medicine), it has been referred to as a divine fire. You ...
Views: 6957 - Del Duncan, Certified Hypnotherapist - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Del DuncanUnderstanding Hypnosis All mammals (including humans) have a mammalian brain. In this brain there is also the reptilian brain. The reptilian brain is located in the Brain Stem, or the upper part of the spine into the back of he head. It is ancient, even before eye development. This is where ...
Views: 6877(1 vote) - Del Duncan, Certified Hypnotherapist - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Del DuncanUnderstanding Hypnosis All mammals (including humans) have a mammalian brain. In this brain there is also the reptilian brain. The reptilian brain is located in the Brain Stem, or the upper part of the spine into the back of he head. It is ancient, even before eye development. This is where ...
Views: 6877(1 vote) - Del Duncan, Certified Hypnotherapist - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Del DuncanUnderstanding Hypnosis All mammals (including humans) have a mammalian brain. In this brain there is also the reptilian brain. The reptilian brain is located in the Brain Stem, or the upper part of the spine into the back of he head. It is ancient, even before eye development. This is where ...
Views: 6877(1 vote) - Del Duncan, Certified Hypnotherapist - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Del DuncanUnderstanding Hypnosis All mammals (including humans) have a mammalian brain. In this brain there is also the reptilian brain. The reptilian brain is located in the Brain Stem, or the upper part of the spine into the back of he head. It is ancient, even before eye development. This is where ...
Views: 6877(1 vote) - 6 Biggest Obstacles to Meditation (And How to Overcome Them) - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Lisa HepnerI’ve struggled with meditation most of my life. Over a span of 15 years, I purchased meditation CD’s, attended meditation classes and read books on meditation, yet was still unable to incorporate it into my daily life. The meditation CD’s usually put me to sleep and the classes and books made ...
Views: 6873 - 9 Causes of Feeling Spiritually Disconnected - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Scott & Stephen PetulloWe believe everyone has at least one spirit guide whose main role is to encourage you to make the most appropriate choices in order to learn, grow and accomplish the goals you incarnated for this time. But sometimes when life isn’t going well, it may seem like you’re severely lacking in ...
Views: 6837(1 vote) - Feel the magic of switch words - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Laura SilvaTill now, we have seen the power of daily affirmations and how they work in our life miraculously in manifesting our desires. Daily affirmation is usually a positive sentence clearly stating your goal spoken or written. Repetition of these affirmations on a daily basis brings its importance to ...
Views: 6824(2 votes) - Swaying During Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have been wanting to ask this for a long time but didn't want to bother you until had exhausted other sources. Anyhow, for the past year and half have been experiencing something that I haven't been able to find an explanation for. When sitting in meditation (i was doing ...
Views: 6817(1 vote) - How to Awaken Supernatural Powers through Yoga or Taoism - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Conrad RawYour mind is a valuable tool that most people don't use to its fullest. If everyone used it to the maximum capability, there would be no more war, illness or anger. We simply access a small portion. This is not true of every civilization or person. Some use means to increase their awareness and ...
Views: 6810(1 vote) - The Infinity Symbol and Learning to Receive Messages from Spirit - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Mandy GatlinWhen you look at an infinity symbol, what do you see? If you take your index finger and draw an infinity symbol, basically you are taking two wave patterns and CONNECTING them. When your finger goes one direction, the finger draws a loop and then it comes back to a center point and continues to ...
Views: 6745 - Freedom from Self-Harm: Urge Surfing - A Mindfulness Skill to Cope with Urges - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsFind a quiet place where you will be relatively free from distractions and unlikely to be bothered by anyone. Sit in a comfortable position. Write down how strong your urge is on a scale from 0 (no urge at all) to 10 (the strongest urge you’ve ever had). Then, write down how much you feel as if ...
Views: 6729 - The Benefits of Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Belinda DalyApart from the self-realization you get from having a spiritual awakening, there are other benefits that you can get out of experience. Personality awakening and self-transformation leads to a well-adjusted existence. Ultimately, the same stable life will lead you to a blissful and content life. ...
Views: 6692 - Mentalism Secrets And Tricks: How To Use Mentalism To Get Into Someone’s Mind - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Michael LeeThere’s a form of magic that is more amazing than simply making bunnies jump out of magician hats or making your assistant levitate. And it’s even based on science. It’s called mentalism. Serious mentalism secrets and tricks involve reading minds, understanding behavior and predicting outcomes. ...
Views: 6670(2 votes) - Maharishi and the Beatles: What really happened? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Tom BallThe Beatles discovered Maharishi in 1968 and spent a few weeks studying meditation with him in Rishikesh. Much has been made in the news media and blogosphere of the Beatle's association with Maharishi and the rise of popularity that followed for Maharishi and his form of meditation. Yet many ...
Views: 6269 - Ascending Beyond Enlightenment - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2002 from Gary SmithAll prayers and meditations lead to God. However, the usual prayers and meditations offer a slow and methodical way for an individual to reach Enlightenment. It usually takes many lifetimes to attain the radiance of Enlightenment and Ascend to the higher dimensional levels of Creation. There are ...
Views: 6224(2 votes) - Daoist Zuowang Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Michael RinaldiniThe following article is a shortened version of my original article on Daoist meditation. Contact me for a free full version of this article. Daoist Zuowang Meditation Just watch out that Above the concentrated mind Everything is free and open and coverless, Beneath the concentrated ...
Views: 6214(2 votes) - The Power of Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Jayne MorrisDo you find yourself saying that you would like to try meditation, take a yoga class, go for a walk after lunch, but that you’re just too busy? The most common block to having a spiritual practice is busy-ness. We women who do too much try multitasking so many things each day that we end up ...
Views: 6123(14 votes) - Manifest your desires using switch words - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Laura SilvaIf you are interested in developing mind skills like meditation and daily affirmations, then switch words are definitely your cup of tea! What are they, exactly? Switch words are like a magic baton used for fulfillment of your wishes! They are specific words used to bypass the active or the ...
Views: 6042(1 vote) - Can Meditation Make You Lucky? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2007 from Hollis PolkAre you lucky? Really, do you feel like you’re a lucky person? Not lucky in the sense that you have a good, or even a great, life, but lucky in the sense that things just seem to fall into your lap? Whether you are lucky or not, you probably think that luck is just random, ...
Views: 6009 - ***The 6 Steps to Design Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2017 from Leo RichardHere is a simple, effective, easy to follow 6-step process so that you can design your life with greater trust and accuracy. After a thorough research process, I’ve uncovered 6 key steps that unfold during the process of creating your dream life. The research came from a compilation of data ...
Views: 5974 - Easy Energy Meditation to Find Your Center - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Rebecca SheldonEverything in this world is made of energy. The computer in front of you, the chair you are sitting on, your very own body are all examples of energy. In our western society, we are often not taught about our system, let alone how to work with it for our own well-being. This easy energy exercise ...
Views: 5936 - Manifest Your Destiny Using Remote Influence - by Close to a decade ago, I got to identify
with a mega-mighty spirit that manifested
my life in the most catalytic way.
Even the most unrealistic wishes turned
as of magic to reality as I reborned with
a totally new mindset that breakthroughs
every single day of my life.
I have manifested ...
Views: 5922 - Meditation According to Your Zodiac Sign - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2009 from Shela SkarpWhenever someone asks me how to start meditating, the first question I ask them is, "What's your zodiac sign?" That may sound like a cheesy pick up line but, in my experience, I've found that people have an easier time beginning a meditation routine if they work *with* the element of their ...
Views: 5775(9 votes) - Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Michael WestbrookWhy meditate? Despite the profound knowledge of meditation benefits that has only increased over hundreds of years, thousands of skeptics remain worldwide – still asking: Why should I meditate? The honest truth is: There are true miracles that occur in life as a result of meditation that ...
Views: 5754(1 vote) - How To Clear Past Life Karma - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Liz McCaugheyWe have many past lives and one of the purposes, in our present lifetime, is to clear the Karma associated with these past lives. Generally, ‘symptoms’ or ‘events’ in our life will signify a specific past life that is presenting - to be cleared. If you choose you can highlight this past life ...
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