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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- Seven Indicators That Meditation Is About To Go Mainstream - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockAlthough meditation is thousands of years old, it is relatively new in the west. Here in America, new ideas seem to introduce themselves at three levels. First, a new idea is viewed as threatening and it is feared. Later, it is made fun of, ridiculed and laughed at. And finally, it is accepted ...
Views: 697 - Meditating as part of your Game Plan - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Karen StHilaire"Don't get so caught up in the Game that you don't have time for meditation and prayer." Karen St. Hilaire A popular answer to 'how's work' or 'how's life' is usually something in the area of- “I'm in the game or I'm in the fight.” In the song 'Upgrade You', Beyonce’ sings "... Focus on your ...
Views: 694(2 votes) - Meditation Fears - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I took the primordial sound meditation teaching with one of your instructors and they explained my personal mantra as the sound that was made at the time of my birth. Since I studied with the instructor I have become afraid of it. This morning I had a deep, spiritual dream that ...
Views: 694(2 votes) - Doing Service vs. Cultivating Prosperity - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I so appreciate the wisdom you share with the world, and I loved "Renewal Weekend" in Colorado. I also went to see Amma last year (the "hugging saint" from India), and have been reading works by her. There's a difference in your two outlooks and I wonder if you could talk about ...
Views: 692(3 votes) - How to Move Beyond the Feeling of Resistance in Meditation - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Kip Mazuy"If you meditate for a long enough period of time, you come to the point where you feel edgy. You might call the feeling boredom or antsy like you have had too much coffee to sit still. A large part of meditation is to go beyond this feeling of resistance. To continue to ...
Views: 691 - Replenish Your Spirit With These Meditation Aids - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2020 from Lizzie WeakleyAs you work through the process of meditation, you'll naturally begin to wonder if there are ways for you to improve the process. You might need help letting go of your worries, slipping into a meditative state, or even avoiding outside distractions. If your desire is to improve your daily ...
Views: 690 - Samadhi and the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2021 from santosh krinskyTraditional paths of yoga, and in particular the yoga practice organised and codified by Patanjali, hold Samadhi as an ultimate state of consciousness that puts the seeker into a state of superconscious reality that effectively links him to the Divine reality and purpose of existence. Swami ...
Views: 689 - Top Benefits of Meditation - by Submitted on May 09, 2021 from Sri Tulasi“Benefits of Meditation” Anapanasati Meditation alone gives spiritual health to a person. Spiritual Health is the root and physical health is the fruit. Meditation is the greatest gift given by our own efforts to our own lives. We can give so much to ourselves. In Meditation: Diseases get ...
Views: 689(1 vote) - Meditation: Spending time with the Divine - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Tanisha Snipes-DixonToday’s message from Spirit is to find time to breathe and relax your mind, body, and soul. I know sometimes this is hard to do with so many things on your plate, taking care of your responsibilities, but it is necessary that we take out personal time for ourselves. Meditation is a great way to ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - Achieve Daily Peace with Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. We all live in a very hectic world. Everything is in a fast-paced motion it’s so impossible to immediately find the peace you’ve wanted. However, you should learn how to get it. That is the only way how you can relieve yourself of the stress and ...
Views: 686 - Ashram learn Insight Meditation Enlightenment - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2020 from Bert LuchjenbroersAn Ashram is a spiritual hermitage or monastery. It is where one goes for spiritual instruction. Ashram learn about insight meditation and how life works. This is in addition to learning about how to practice serious meditation, which is insight meditation. Serious disciplined meditation ...
Views: 686 - How to Dissolve Inner Conflict in Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"Any inner pain or inner conflict can be dissolved simply by feeling the sensations that are present. No analysis, no fixing, no figuring it out and no trying to control it. All of these things keep you from feeling the sensations, keep you avoiding what is here in the ...
Views: 686 - Meditating to Awaken - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLast week, I had the pleasure of meeting meditation teacher, David Harshada Wagner at East West Books in New York City to celebrate the release of his new meditation CD called “Meditation for Everyone.” Although his name was new to me, something drew me to the invitation in my e-mail inbox, ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF YOGA EXPLAINED – KRANTI YOGA SCHOOL - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from kranti yogaYoga means union. The union of movement and breath, of breath and body, of body and spirit, and any other union you can think of. This idea of union is the essence of all yoga practices, but that's not to say that yoga is all the same. In fact, there are so many different types of yoga. From the ...
Views: 685 - What a Binaural Beats Frequency Entrainment CD is Good For and Why They Really Do Work in Relaxation - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2021 from Leon EdwardBinaural Beats CD - Are They Effective? Binaural beats or tones, happen to be part of an interesting technology today that includes trying to affect the mind by listening to various frequencies of sound waves. However, you may wonder if a binaural beats entrainment CD can really work as ...
Views: 684 - 3 Golden steps for Meditation beginners - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2021 from Sri TulasiStep 1 — Maha Rudra Kriya and effortlessness meditations both are very simple and easy to follow methods to relax your mind. Anyone can listen to these and you can share them with your family & friends safely. I still use these audios often to relax my mind. Step 2 — Go deeper guided ...
Views: 683(1 vote) - People Ask Me, "Why Do You Meditate?" - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThe mind is a curious thing. Oddly enough, it seeks security in such silly concepts as the past. But what if the mind learned not to do that? What if the mind trained itself not to seek security in the past and only focused on what was happening in the present? What would happen then? That, ...
Views: 683 - A Beginner's Guide to Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Renso RyokanMeditation is elusive for many and I have been asked many times on where and how to begin. Common issues range from distraction, discomfort, fear, falling asleep, or just not being able to stop the mind from racing and random thought. These problems are what cause many to give up on meditation ...
Views: 680(1 vote) - How to Be Just Like Me - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAfter my last brutally honest note to the Tribe, I received A LOT of emails asking about how I could be so open and vulnerable in these letters to you while still remaining strong in my self..... and the answer to that question is one of my greatest secrets. Want to hear it? Cool, here's my ...
Views: 680 - Achieving Silence in the Mind - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2021 from santosh krinskyWhichever method one chooses to begin the practice, eventually the seeker finds that mental control is not going to achieve the result on its own. There comes a time when the recognition comes that active intervention cannot achieve what an opening or receptivity to the higher Force can provide. ...
Views: 679 - Great Benefits from Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. There are millions of people who enjoy meditating even for just a few minutes every day. In fact, it has grown so popular since its inception thousands of years ago many religions and organizations adhere to it. Meditation is so famous for its ...
Views: 679 - Yoga Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Nick SmithYoga Meditation In recent years the asanas (postures & stretches) of Hatha Yoga have become extremely popular in the West as a form of physical exercise. There are tremendous benefits to adding this aspect of yoga into your lifestyle. However many of its practitioners don’t realize that the ...
Views: 679 - Fasting Fundamentals - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPeople choose to abstain from food for a variety of reasons: as a rite of spiritual purification, penitence and purification, communion with God, or to enhance healing. For fasting to be a catalyst for spiritual transformation—rather than an experience of discomfort or anxiety—it’s a good idea ...
Views: 677 - The Process of Concentration in Yoga, Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from santosh krinskyConcentration of various sorts is a part of yogic development generally. In most cases, particular paths recommend very specific forms of concentration, whether it be visualisation, recitation of mantras, or specific devotional exercises. The integral yoga also utilizes concentration, but does ...
Views: 677 - Neutrality of the Mantra - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: In your reply about accessing the higher self you wrote: " If you use a mantra in meditation, the mantra allows the mind to be undirected and neutral. This state permits the inherent attraction of the one’s inner nature of silence, joy and knowledge to draw the mind to the higher ...
Views: 676(3 votes) - Meditation - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Maureen Brennan MercierMeditation is a powerful jewel for self discovery. It is the first step in your spiritual quest for God consciousness. Through simple meditation techniques you can learn to get centered and let go of your thoughts and worries. In doing so you tap into your own spirit, energy and awareness of ...
Views: 674 - Change your life! - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Alvin MendozaLearn the Secrets of the Buddha… The Law of Attraction: The Secret to Fulfilling Your Heart’s Desires Without Ever Leaving the Privacy of Your Own Mind Exclusive Offer! For Your Eyes Only! Never Before Revealed Information! 1:48 PM Monday Afternoon Dear Friend, Have you ever ...
Views: 673 - 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: 673 - The Light of Love - by THE LIGHT OF LOVE: Creating a powerful spiritual experience--an attunement adapted by Ron Scolastico, taught by the Guides:
In my many years of teaching individuals how to have a profound spiritual experience, I have found that the greatest obstacle for most people is the distraction of the ...
Views: 673 - How to meditate properly? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2020 from Sri TulasiWho am I – Where did I come from – What is my life’s purpose - Where am I going. We spend almost every waking moment seeking the answers from outside of ourselves. The cacophony of answers from outside can confuse and may even at times overwhelm us. Meditation allows us to go within ...
Views: 672 - The Essence of Meditation Revealed - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Kip MazuyNo matter which spiritual techniques you practice, it all really comes down to attention. Whether you are watching your breath or repeating the name of a Guru or God, or are asking "who am I" or witnessing or surrendering, they all require your complete ...
Views: 672(2 votes) - 3 Inventory Management Best Practices to Follow in 2019 - by Submitted on May 09, 2019 from Maulik ShahYou go out to buy a pair of black heels the night before you need them because your old pair is in unwearable conditions. But none of the stores has what you want, until, the absolute last store that you get to. But... they are not in your size. The store has failed you as a customer. To the ...
Views: 670 - Coping with a Serious Illness through Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. To be ill is one thing; to find out it’s life threatening is another. Yet millions of people are dying every day as diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders start to take charge of their lives. There’s no doubt that ...
Views: 669 - What is Meant by the Term ‘Meditation’? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2021 from santosh krinskyWe are asked to meditate and for most, the question arises, what is meditation? How do i do it and what is supposed to happen when I meditate. Those with an active or highly devotional nature may find it difficult to sit for formal meditation, but for those who have a developed mental process, ...
Views: 669 - Get Out of Your Burnout State with Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Do you know that one of the foremost reasons why employees just suddenly decide to drop out from work or absent all the time is burnout? It happens when the stress levels become too high, and every aspect of a person’s being no longer ...
Views: 665 - Meditation Practice – Managing the Insights and Energy - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockA common mistake made by new and intermediate meditators is the frittering away of the insights and energy that result naturally from meditation practice. Unless a meditator knows how to manage this energy and insight, he or she will fall into the trap of a premature re-embracing of the world. ...
Views: 664 - Beginners: Techniques on Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Why should you meditate? The benefits can be pretty endless; but to sum them up, meditation is good for the body, mind, and soul. If meditation doesn’t work, it should have died several years ago. This practice has been around for several ...
Views: 663 - Common Misconception and Myths About Yoga Teacher Training in Goa - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2021 from rishiguna yogashalaOne must know that the word Yoga means to join, unite, or link, and this unison can be interpreted differently; the unison of mind, body, and Spirituality lying within oneself or the unison with much a bigger power or spiritual force. Yoga is actually a holistic approach towards a happy and ...
Views: 663 - Three Easy Meditation Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Steve GillmanWhy look for easy meditation techniques? After all, doesn't good meditation practice take time and effort and self discipline? Perhaps, but before a person is ready to make that commitment he or she may want to have a little taste of what the results might be. In other words, start with one of ...
Views: 661 - Book Review: Meditation and Its Practice - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Meditation. Meditation is the practice of focusing and turning attention inward to the mind. Jeanie Marshall is the Official Guide to Meditation. Meditation and Its Practice, by Rama, is a valuable resource for people interested ...
Views: 660 - Why Meditate - Three Reasons - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Steve GillmanWhy meditate? You may already understand that it is very relaxing. In fact, try the simple meditation in this article and you'll feel more relaxed in just a few minutes. But there are other good reasons to meditate as well. Here are three of them. Stress Reduction The relaxation effect of ...
Views: 659 - Concentration in the Mental Centre to Achieve the Realisation of the Divine Presence in the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2021 from santosh krinskyTraditional yogic disciplines advise the seeker to concentrate between the eyebrows, chanting OM and focusing on the Divine Will. Sri Aurobindo notes this practice, and develops it to provide access to the higher ranges of consciousness above the mental level. The Isha Upanishad notes that there ...
Views: 657 - Looking for Life Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I am newly starting my spiritual journey and I have to say it has been quite a ride! As I read books and search the net for food to appease my spiritual appetite, I have suddenly become over whelmed with which steps to take rather than jumping all over the place. Right now I’m ...
Views: 656(1 vote) - The Process of Concentration in Yoga, Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2021 from santosh krinskyIt is likely that most people have experienced a state of concentration at some point in their lives, whether it is focusing on a specific project they are involved with, preparing for an examination, or playing some game of sport that involves focus on a consistent basis. Many people report ...
Views: 656 - Meditation — 11 Reasons Why People Begin - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockMen and women, seeking spiritual answers they can't seem to find in Western culture or traditional religious pathways, are trying meditation. A large (and growing) number of people are taking up the practice, including open-minded Christians and undocumented millions of seekers who are ...
Views: 655 - Recovery is Possible: Treatment for Opioid Addiction : Rehab Center For Addiction In Pune - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2022 from Calida RehabOpioid addiction is a chronic medical illness that affects millions of Indians every year. Anyone, regardless of age and race, can develop opioid use disorder (OUD). Like other addictions, the treatment for opioids is possible. Given the right help and proper treatment, it is possible to help ...
Views: 655 - 25 Positive Affirmations That Works Wonders in Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2021 from Noah St JohnPositive affirmations can make us feel several things, most of which are good ones. In this world full of negativity, suffering, and hardships, it can be particularly hard for people to believe in the power of positivity. Some people see positivity as toxic because we still have to remember that ...
Views: 654 - A Brief History of Transcendental Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Penelope MarshallTranscendental meditation is a relatively new form of meditating in comparison with Yoga and Buddhist meditation. It was developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1957 as a way of developing the mind so that a person can rise above, or “transcend”, beyond the noise and stress of daily life. ...
Views: 652(1 vote) - 7 Tips For Setting Up Your Meditation Practice - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Julie ZipperGreetings! Below you will find 7 tips, created by me, for setting up one's meditation practice. I am not a guru, a sage, or a monk. Feel free to take what works for you and create the rest on your own. The most important part of any journey is to begin. Here's to beginning! 1.) Create the ...
Views: 651 - Distinguishing the Location of the Conscious Awareness from the Object of Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2021 from santosh krinskyIt is a somewhat frequent occurrence that the instruction to meditate on the space behind the heart, or between the eyebrows is taken to be the meditation itself. There is a difference between where one “seats” one’s consciousness during meditation and the object of the meditation. Sri Aurobindo ...
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