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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- The World Exists Because We Do: Changing How We Perceive the World and Ourselves - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffSome questions we need to ask ourselves when finding out who we are and how to live in the world in an enlightened way include: “What are the various states of being in which we exist?” and “What ultimately is our true, primordial, foundational state of being?” As human beings we exist in ...
Views: 1037(2 votes) - 2 Wrong Beliefs About Being Wealthy - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Rishan BYou you would have an easier time working on being wealthy if you just observe the information mentioned in this particular article. Nonetheless, you would actually have a difficult time working on being wealthy when you follow the guidelines of these wrong beliefs. In my personal ...
Views: 1036(2 votes) - Awakening the Energies Through Chakra Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe human body, often thought of as a microcosm of the universe has been the object of scrupulous curiosity and studies. Although having physical limits, it has been said that the resources of a human being is boundless once the mind is tapped. One such means of tapping into the inner self to ...
Views: 1036 - The reason why we need to meditate - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Julian SirianDo you really want to manifest your desires? Is it really that difficult? You hear this so many times when it comes to the law of attraction but when it comes to manifestation, do you really know what to do to manifest your desired outcome? Is there no easier way? These are questions that ...
Views: 1036 - Mediation Can Assist Worker Reintegration Following Long-Term Illness - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from Francis PortisfordReturning to work following long-term sick leave can be a daunting experience. Not only do you have to quickly re-familiarise yourself with day-to-day tasks and company procedures but there is also the matter of workplace relationships to rebuild. There is a possibility that colleagues who have ...
Views: 1035(1 vote) - Reaching The Depths of Consciousness in Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"In meditation you are not moving in a linear line going from one place to another. Rather you are moving deeper into this moment. So the most important part of meditation, if you are practicing the path of awareness is to allow yourself to rest in this moment. To allow ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - Yoga and the Mind - Process of Yoga - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2019 from akhilash PYoga, A Way of Life! Yoga, derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, means union of the individual consciousness or soul with the Universal Consciousness or Spirit. Yoga is a 5000 year old Indian body of knowledge. Though many think of yoga only as a physical exercise where people twist, turn, ...
Views: 1033 - How Meditation Has Changed My Life - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Karen Hood Caddy“Tomorrow’s victory is today’s practice.” ~ Chris Bradford. The Way of the Warrior Of all the things I’ve done to grow myself and evolve myself, having a daily practice has been the most significant. For years, I’d wanted to do some sort of ‘practice’ every day, some meditation, perhaps ...
Views: 1031 - Meditation Not Your Thing? Debunking the Myths - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Donna CardilloA regular meditation practice has been shown to calm the body and mind, increase mental clarity and focus, increase vitality, assist in becoming more attuned to your own inner wisdom, and allow you to tap into universal energy – all very desirable outcomes! And as if all that isn’t enough, ...
Views: 1030 - Meditation: Not Just For Buddhist Monks! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Carolyn CooperMeditation is like learning a musical instrument - you're not going to play Mozart your first time sitting down at the piano. It takes practice and commitment to reap the benefits of this ancient discipline. This means you'll need to make time for it every day. To get the most from meditation ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - 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: 1028 - 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: 1027 - Attract Wealth - Tips on How to Attract Wealth In 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Rishan BEveryone must be able to attract wealth at will. In this text I'll share 3 simple steps which make this process as simple and natural as it should be. Going along with the steps outlined beneath will eventually make people wealthy. You can expect to see true world, actual outcomes within ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Mindful Meditation, All About Your Practice - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Julia GriffinMeditation is part of my life. I make time for it every day because it changes my life. My practice brings calm and happiness. I see "the light" when I meditate, and I often see images or color. Meditation is also a good tool for imagining a better life or seeing life from a different ...
Views: 1025 - Meditation: Life's Immutable Paradigm - by Most of what affects us and disrupts every area of our life cannot be seen. For example, the unseen limitations of thought, belief and knowledge creates an infinite number of obstacles that prevent us from obtaining what we want. Although we cannot see these things, we can observe how they ...
Views: 1024 - Benefits of Starting Meditation - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Kevin WoodStarting meditation can be a confusing process. With all the different techniques and styles available it can be hard to know where to start. How do I know this? Because I've been in that exact same position, and I know how overwhelming all the information can be. I want to help you sort through ...
Views: 1022 - Important Facts About Yoga Jewelry - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from Lora DavisHave you seen a child who just discovered a new toy; this is the kind of reaction you will see when a person discovers the world of yoga jewelry. There are many yoga lovers who actually don’t know what exists in the world of yoga jewelry; most of them know everything else about yoga mats, yoga ...
Views: 1022 - Mindfulness Meditation: Cheap Techniques to Beat Stress (But Less Than 10% Ever Do It) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrIn this day and age we are all trying to find fulfillment, which in other words means happiness. Every day of our lives we are taught to think that inner peace, joy, and happiness will only come when we are in good health, rich, in strong relationships, and are very successful. Every day we make ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - The History of Aromatherapy - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2022 from Joseph RatmonThe ancient history of aromatherapy is very interesting. Contrary to popular conception, aromatherapy is not a modern concept; rather, it is just that the term has only recently been formed in the 20th century, though the history of aromatherapy, in fact, goes way back in time. According to ...
Views: 1020 - Easy Meditation For The Heart And Soul - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Joy IdriesMeditation is an excellent way to relax your mind and body Yet, if you are not accustomed to meditation you will need to learn a few basics steps and get a basic understanding of what it is all about to help you on your way. Basically it is about relaxing. Usually it is a good idea to start by ...
Views: 1018 - 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: 1018 - Meditation Made Easy - Binaural Beats - Come on Down to Strawberry Fields! - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Jonathan RoachHave you tried meditation in order to reach a relaxed state and to help you cope with the stress and demand in your life? Have you tried to clear your mind and focus upon your breathing to help you detach and find some peace? How difficult is that when routine thoughts keep popping into your ...
Views: 1018 - Finding the Best Meditation Techniques for You - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraCertain benefits have already been discovered and explored by people who use meditation techniques. Now, there are various kinds of meditation techniques an individual could use in order to experience tranquility and peace. However, regardless of the fact that these technique has now becoming ...
Views: 1017 - Learning about Health Benefits of Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Neeraj SharmaThe health benefits of meditation are something that could make anyone interested about it. But people take up a meditation course London because of various reasons. Meditation for beginners teaches its learners the fundamental practices that form its very foundation until such time the learner ...
Views: 1017 - Discovering What Comfort Really Means - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Thadddeus FergusonNotice the comfortable warmth of your body and as you do so begin to become aware of the fact that comfort means so much more than the simple ease that a recliner has to offer or your pair of favorite slippers on a cool morning. It might be good to remember that comfort is the ease of Spirit ...
Views: 1016 - Journeys of Ascension - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2007 from Llewellin JegelsJOURNEYS OF ASCENSION Across the ages many wise men have explained what life is about. There are as many explanations as there are wise men. I submit that you cannot know what life is unless you understand what the universe is. We humans define life from a very narrow point of view. Our ...
Views: 1016 - Religious and Healing Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Anna WehrMeditation has been used in various forms by people all around the world for thousands of years. Some use it in a religious context, for others it is a way to reach a spiritual goal and still others use it for purely for its physical benefits. Whatever the reason behind using it, no one can deny ...
Views: 1016 - 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: 1014 - What You Focus On Relaxes - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Christopher EdgarA common idea in personal development circles is that “what you focus on expands.” For instance, if you’re feeling sad, focusing your attention on your sadness will only make you sadder. Instead, you need to distract yourself from your sadness by visualizing rainbows, playing with your cat, or ...
Views: 1014 - Meditation Timers: Why Does it Pay to Have One? I'll Share With You Why It's My Favorite Tool - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrThere are many reasons why it is helpful to use a meditation timer. For those who are learning the art of relaxation and letting all the thoughts go, it helps to have a reminder of when to begin and to bring one back into focus when the session is done. There are many forms of this device. Some ...
Views: 1013 - Seven Pounds of Alchemy - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA story that has deeply moved me already some years ago and every time since I read it since, is the one of the shepherd Santiago who sets out to literally follow his dreams. I can truly say that I owe Santiago. Or better, I owe the author of his story, Paulo Coelho, who wrote “The ...
Views: 1013 - Mummies in the Sand - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMaybe the Egyptians had it right: Spend your entire life preparing for the life to come—the afterlife. Build a magnificent tomb in which to spend eternity. Stock it with food and wine, gold and chariots. After all, you're going to be dead a lot longer than you're going to be alive. But pharaohs ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - Roving Mind Got the Best of You? Here’s The Antidote - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhether you’re a first-time or seasoned meditator, chances are high—about 100%— that when you start to meditate, you will be subject to what appears to be an actual, incessant, and absolutely uncontrollable stream of thought. In the Zen meditation tradition, this is called “watching the ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - Meditation Secrets Insight Meditation Summary - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2020 from Bert LuchjenbroersInsight Meditation summary is a complete record; of all the essential features. Which the newly meditating practitioner needs to know beforehand. When practicing insight meditation for the first time; it is easier to gain a solid start by participating within a group. This insight meditation ...
Views: 1008 - Taking Apart The Mind in Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"In meditation, if you observe the process of identifying with thoughts, you will find that there is a pleasure in identifying with that thought. And what I mean by identifying is you grab hold of that thought, you make that thought you, it becomes your identity. So say a ...
Views: 1007 - Knowing the Yoga Benefits for Women - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Neeraj SharmaYoga benefits for women come in a long list. Although most of us may thing that most people wish to learn how to meditate and do yoga in order to lose weight, there is far more than just looking physically good that this ancient practice has to offer. Perhaps in this time, most of think of yoga ...
Views: 1005 - Benefits Of Meditation For Our Wellness - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2006 from Greg CulverThere is no question that the modern western lifestyle is becoming increasingly responsible for many life threatening diseases including stroke and heart attack. Longer working hours combined with fast food, lack of exercise and dysfunctional households are all common characteristics of our ...
Views: 1003 - Finding Our True Selves: Our Small, Still Voice - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2006 from Annette ColbyOne very powerful way of reaching the still, small voice of our soul is through the practice of mediation. Before you run off, meditation simply means familiarizing ourselves with our mind, with our thoughts and with our emotions. It is learning what happens between thoughts. Meditation means ...
Views: 1002 - Are You Really Sitting Still? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Sarah McLeanAs I write this a woman from Tucson is meditating for the first time in her life. The red rocks now aglow from the light of the sun as it begins to set. What will she see when she opens her eyes? What will she remember when she thinks back to her first meditation? When I think back… I remember ...
Views: 1001 - Loving-Kindness Toward Difficult Emotions: Be Still - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from New Harbinger PublicationsIf you’re restless and don’t know what to do with yourself, stay where you are. Just be still, be quiet. Let the eagerness to do something cool down. Let the pull of the outside world release its grip on you. Just as the sediment in a bottle settles to the bottom, so will your ...
Views: 1001 - “Authentic Marketing,” Part 5: A Personal Share - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Christopher Edgar“I teach people how to use mindfulness practices, like meditation and yoga, to focus while they work. I help them bring these practices into their in-the-moment experience of working — to go beyond just using them on the yoga mat or the meditation cushion.” This is a correct description of ...
Views: 1001(3 votes) - Tips for Meditation - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Kevin SinclairIf you want to clear your mind and get rid of the stress that plagues your daily life, meditation is definitely the way to go for a number of reasons. Keep in mind that even if you're not familiar with the concept of mediation, you'll discover that with practice, anything is possible. In other ...
Views: 1000 - Meditation Jaap Mala Spirituality Amethyst Beads Malas - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Divya MantraA Japa Mala is perhaps one of the most important elements of meditation. Basically, it’s a string with prayer beads that are used to count the repetitions of mantras in the sets of 27, 54 or 108. It has a start and end point which keeps one focused on the mantra and its repetitions. The beads of ...
Views: 999 - Principles of Raja Meditation - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Walker SharpeFunny story actually, one night I had this really overly intense dream about being in a forest, and coming to this giant oak tree. The top of the tree turned into a three-headed dragon, and I had to battle with it. Some days later I was walking through Barnes and Noble and came across a ...
Views: 999 - A Simple Guided Meditation Technique to Combat Stress - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Suzanne EltinkStress is inevitable. Everyday, there are just enough stressful activities and thoughts that cannot be avoided. Stress therefore is a part of life. However, the condition will not be able to influence or alter the overall state of being and lifestyle if it will not be allowed to manifest its ...
Views: 998 - Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from tara sukhuArticle Insight On Meditation Student - Can the state of meditation be reached only through the practice of Raja Yoga, while sitting down in an erect posture? Can it also be experienced through the practice of the different systems of Yoga, such as Hatha or Nada Yoga, while doing Asana, ...
Views: 998 - Three reasons why meditation is good for you - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Julian SirianYou often hear that meditation is the key to success. You often hear from people, especially the top athletes or the top professionals in their own industry, say that without a form of meditation, they would not be where they are now. Its seems to be that history has recorded that the most ...
Views: 998 - Pregnancy’s Gift~ For All of Us - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Ann O`BrienIn the first few months of pregnancy, I crashed on the couch by 7 pm many nights. I used to be called “the energizer bunny”— I could work, cook, exercise, socialize, do chores, and sing and dance from morning until night. But suddenly, so much of that energy was needed to literally build a body ...
Views: 997 - Psychic Variations Part 1 - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Jackie Wiliams BrockertAs we browse The internet, metaphysical bookstores and listings for spiritual advisers, we get confronted with a lot of terms explaining spiritual advisory perform. Many people lump them all into the exact same category and a few individuals who use the phrases for on their own aren't ...
Views: 997 - Understanding Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2007 from Gabriel FosterMeditation has been around for many thousands of years. It is a technique geared towards inner discovery and enlightenment. Its' also used for deep relaxation, freedom from thoughts and inner peace. There are many forms and techniques of meditating, varying from silent motionless techniques to ...
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