07.19.09
Posted in Meditation at 7:32 pm by Meditation
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This meditation technique is quite different from thje conventional meditation techniques. This technique is actually a contemplation exercise and involves thinking over life. Though people of all age can try this technique, it is basically suitable for people with mature age (I mean 18 & above). The reason is that only those who have lived a certain (substantial) duration of life can reflect back on their past. Very young people who are still in the initial phase of their life are less likely (though not impossible) to analyze their life from the angle which this meditation demands. Nevertheless, this meditation technique is very useful for knowing our true self.
Method:
First read this thought provoking story.
Once a king called upon all of his wise men and asked them,
” Is there a mantra or suggestion which works in every situation, in every circumstances, in every place and in every time. Something which can help me when none of you is available to advise me. Tell me is there any mantra?”
All wise men got puzzled by King’s question. One answer for all question? Something that works everywhere, in every situation? In every joy every sorrow, every defeat and every victory? They thought and thought. After a lengthy discussion, an old man suggested something which appeal to all of them. They went to king and gave him something written on paper. But the condition was that king was not to see it out of curiosity. Only in extreme danger, when the King finds himself alone and there seems to be no way, only then he’ll have to see it. The King put the papers under his Diamond ring.
After a few days, the neighbors attack the Kingdom. It was a collective surprise attack of King’s enemies. King and his army fought bravely but lost the battle. King had to fled on his horse. The enemies were following him. His horse took him far away in Jungle. He could hear many troops of horses were following him and the noise was coming closer and closer. Suddenly the King found himself standing in the end of the road – that road was not going anywhere. Underneath there was a rocky valley thousand feet deep. If he jumped into it, he would be finished…and he could not return because it was a small road…From back the sound of enemy’s horses was approaching fast. King became restless. There seemed to be no way.
Then suddenly he saw the Diamond in his ring shining in the sun, and he remembered the message hidden in the ring. He opened the diamond and read the message. The message was very small but very great.
The message was – ” This too will pass.”
The King read it . Again read it. Suddenly something strike in his mind- Yes ! it too will pass. Only a few days ago, I was enjoying my kingdom. I was the mightiest of all the Kings. Yet today, the Kingdom and all his pleasure have gone. I am here trying to escape from enemies. However when those days of luxuries have gone, this day of danger too will pass. A calm come on his face. He kept standing there. The place where he was standing was full of natural beauty. He had never known that such a beautiful place was also a part of his Kingdom. The revelation of message had a great effect on him. He relaxed and forget about those following him. After a few minute he realized that the noise of the horses and the enemy coming was receding. They moved into some other part of the mountains and were not on that path.
The King was very brave. He reorganized his army and fought again. He defeated the enemy and regain his lost empire. When he returned to his empire after victory, he was received with much fan fare at the door. The whole capital was rejoicing in the victory. Everyone was in a festive mood. Flowers were being thrown on King from every house, from every corner. People were dancing and singing. For a moment King said to himself,” I am one of the bravest and greatest King. It is not easy to defeat me.: With all the reception and celebration he saw an ego emerging in him.
Suddenly the Diamond of his ring flashed in the sunlight and reminded him of the message. He open it and read it again: “This too will pass”
He became silent. His face went through a total change -from the egoist he moved to a state of utter humbleness.
If this too is going to pass, it is not yours.
The defeat was not yours, the victory is not yours.
You are just a watcher. Everything passes by
We are witness of all this. We are the perceiver. Life come and go. Happiness come and go. Sorrow come and go.
Now as you have read this story, just sit silently and evaluate your own life. This too will pass. Think of the moments of joy and victory in your life. Think of the moment of Sorrow and defeat. Are they permanent. They all come and pass away. Life just passes away.
There were friends in past. They all have gone.
There are friends today. They too will go.
There will be new friends tomorrow. They too will go.
There were enemies in past. They have gone.
There may be enemy in present. They too will go.
There will be new enemies tomorrow and……they too will go.
There is nothing permanent in this world. Every thing changes except the law of change. Think over it from your own perspective. You have seen all the changes. You have survived all setbacks , all defeats and all sorrows. All have passed away. If there are problems in the present, they too will pass away. Because nothing remains forever. Joy and sorrow are the two faces of the same coin. They both will pass away. Who are you in reality? Know your real face. Your face is not your true face. It will change with the time. However, there is something in you, which will not change. It will remain unchanged. What is that unchangeable ? It is nothing but your true self.
You are just a witness of change. Experience it, understand it.
Everyday for 10-15 minutes sit in silence. Just think over the sentence, ” This too will pass.” Pondering over your own life will make you realize the true meaning of this sentence. Everything passes yet your real identity remains the same. That real you is your true self. To know that self is true meditation.
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07.15.09
Posted in Meditation at 7:18 pm by Meditation
Balancing the 7 chakra energy centres within will bring considerable heath benefits both mental and physical, this fact has long been established by yogis and meditation masters. Meditate for only 30 minutes per day every day and you will soon be rewarded with peace and tranquility.
Your mind and spirit will feel refreshed and cleansed as blockages and impediments from past trauma and upset are gently soothed away by regular chakra meditation. Read the rest of this entry »
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07.07.09
Posted in Meditation at 7:20 am by Meditation
Do you wish to learn how to do yoga meditation poses? A yoga meditation DVD can help you. You’ll find no shortage of such DVDs in the market today. These DVDs teach people how to perform the various yoga meditation poses that are appropriate for their body and provide benefits to their overall wellness. Read the rest of this entry »
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07.06.09
Posted in Meditation at 9:32 pm by Meditation
Your life can be more productive with a strong mind. You can use it to get what you want and is your most valuable asset when used properly. Here are a few tips to help you develop your mind and how to utilize it to get the most from all facets of your life.
If you have determined goals for what you want to accomplish out of living then you are on your way to getting there. Making a plan is the start and from here you can develop your way of thinking to your benefit and discover how to intend your path to wining.spiritual healing
Visualization is the most powerful tool of your mind, when used correctly it helps you to see the final result of your desires and how it feels to have achieved it. To start the visualization routine you start by clearly viewing your goals as a clear image in your head.
Your imagination can be developed with a little exercise and you can gain the ability to hold pictures that seem realistic, whenever you wish. To start with it may be simpler if you visualize only for short time periods, simply because it will require repitition keeping your thoughts in one spot.energy healing
Of the numerous tools used to gain success in life, having motivation can be the most important. In order to succeed and get ahead you have to have the will to make it happen. Visualization can be used as a great motivational device by seeing clearly what changes you would wish and what gains you see that these changes will make in your life.
Another great tool to employ either by itself or with visualizations are affirmations. It is important to remember that positive words are very powerful and can be an aid to help you accomplish your goals.spiritual healer
One way of changing your thinking from negative to positive is through the use of affirmations. The reason that affirmations work so well is that they generate a positive mind-set on life.
Along with thinking, you have to believe. Thinking alone is not sufficient to make changes, eventhough it is very helpful. The real secret to having all this work is really believing that visualizations and affirmation will work. To repeat myself, belief creates a positive attitude. If your mind is constantly filled will disbelief, the unhappy result will be failure.
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07.05.09
Posted in Meditation at 4:40 pm by Meditation
Psychologists estimate that our mental capacity is limited to 5 – 15%. Unbelievable. Would we be happy if our computers functioned at this capacity? Probably not. So why should we accept such a restricted functionality from our own brains? This is where Transcendental Meditation Woodbridge (TM) comes in.
TM, a simple technique, was brought to the west by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1950s. It is practiced by sitting comfortably with the eyes closed, for 15 to 20 minutes.
It’s packed with many benefits for the practitioner’s mind, body and behaviour – there are even societal benefits (but that’s another article altogether!). These benefits – which are immediate and increase over time – have been verified by over 600 research studies, appearing in many leading, peer-reviewed scientific journals.
But back to that unused 85-90% of our brain. With TM we can come into direct contact with this untapped potential. And with regular practice, it can become readily available to us in daily life.
So how does it work? According to the main TM organisation website it works, “…by strengthening the communication between the brain’s prefrontal cortex and different areas of the brain. This develops total brain functioning…”
It goes on to state: “As a result, the TM practitioner displays stronger executive functions, with more purposeful thinking and farsighted decision-making.”
It’s hardly surprising then, that tapping into this potential, leads to increased intelligence. It has been found that students can get better grades if they start doing TM. And that the speed in which people solve problems accurately, accelerates.
Benefits abound outside of the realm of study too. It has also been shown that TM betters job performance, increases job satisfaction and improves relationships with colleagues. And happily for your boss: increases productivity!
And what of anxiety? TM has been shown to produce a cumulative decrease in anxiety. And as anxiety can cause major havoc on lives this is indeed a profound benefit.
Naturally , these benefits enter the realm of your personal life too: better communication, a sense of purpose, more focus, more energy, increased self-esteem, more openness, and an increased capacity to give and receive love.
Again, this is all backed by research studies.
On a physical level, TM gives your nervous system a profound level of rest. It is a rest far deeper than that derived from sleep and is great for stress-reduction.
In fact, Transcendental Meditation Ipswich has been found to be the most effective meditation technique for reducing stress and stress-related disorders: hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and atherosclerosis. It has also been shown to reduce high blood pressure a huge killer in the west.
It improves disease resistance, increases cardiovascular efficiency, improves athletic ability and is able to bring weight problems under control. It has also been shown to increase the stable functioning of the body’s physiological processes: stabilising brain rhythms and balancing brain activity.
In short, Transcendental Meditation Suffolk produces many benefits – both mentally and physically. You’ll experience expansion, evolution, increased intelligence, energy, creativity and happiness. And increased beauty: healthy hair, skin and nails.
And the best thing about Transcendental Meditation Ipswich? You can do it without having to wear weird clothes, live off cashew butter on rice cakes, or change your lifestyle in any way whatsoever.
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07.02.09
Posted in Meditation at 10:14 pm by Meditation
When most people think about meditation, they simply think of monks that live in caves and monasteries, spending their time sitting cross-legged on the floor. Even in today’s day and age a lot of people don’t know about all the benefits of meditation and never think to try it for themselves.
The fact is, meditation is not just for monks and gurus. Every person can learn how to meditate and enjoy all the benefits it has to offer. For thousands of years many different type of people have used meditation to reach their goals and improve their general feelings of well being. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted in Meditation at 4:03 pm by Meditation
Tip 1: Choose a certain time to do the meditation every day. Always do the meditation at the same time, this will set you up mentally and thus you will be more likely to get into a meditative state faster. I personally recommend setting aside a at least 30 minutes everyday.
Most meditation techniques will give you a certain time during which it is said that the meditation will be of most benefit. However it must be remembered that using the stated times is not nessecarry. Remember that almost all meditation techniques will need to be revised more or less to meet the ways of the person doing the meditation (That means you). This also includes changing the time stated if that time does not work for you, or you are buzy at that time or you simply hate that time.
Tip 2: Choose a room in which you can remain undisturbed for the duration of your meditation. The location you choose should also be as noise free as possible. If you cannot find a noise free place you may consider investing in some noise canceling headphones. If you have family or friends or someone living with you, you may want to tell them that you are not to be disturbed during that time and to make as less noise as possible. Having a certain time also helps your family members remember the time they are not supposed to disturb you.
Tip 3: Develop a meditation technique and stick to it. Sticking to one technique will help you to adapt to that technique so that it will become easier with practice not to mention take far less time to get to the meditative state. Remember from tip1 that most meditation techniques need to be changed somewhat, so do not be afraid to change the details of the meditation technique you choose so that it suites you.
Tip 4: Do NOT Stress. If you are a beginner with meditation you may find that this is the most important tip you could ever have. If you stress you will not be able to relax. Its the complete opposite from what you are trying to do. Do not be nervous (or at least try) during meditation. And even more important is that you do not get frustrated after the meditation, specially if you do not see any changes. Learn to take note of small changes and improvements caused by your meditations because focusing on those changes will cause more positive changes, however being angry may cause the changes to instead slow down.
Tip5: Meditate with Purpose. Despite what you may read, meditation is actually an active thing that you need to do. It will not suffice to just sit there and assume that the meditation will do itself. rather it is something that you actually need to take active action to do it.
Bonus tip: Stretch out before beginning. It is not a requirement to do the streches, but it helps during meditation by helping you to relax.
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07.01.09
Posted in Meditation at 3:33 pm by Meditation
Although people have been practicing meditation for thousands of years, today’s practitioners have a great advantage, because they have access to many types of tools and resources to help them get the most out of their meditation sessions. New Age meditation is accessible to just about anyone regardless of their personal background or philosphical proclivities. Read the rest of this entry »
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