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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The art of meditation: how easy is it?
- Meditation is a form of relaxing and a method to spiritual enlightenment that has been around for centuries. Yet with all the different types of meditation as well as the varied methods, how do you know you are truly meditating? Which one is right for you?We are often told that to meditate is to think of nothing and clear your mind, which to me is impossible. Our minds do not stop even when...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Enlightenment through meditation
- Helping the broadest range of people attain enlightenment through meditation is my lifelong preoccupation. I have more than 20 years of daily interaction with people helping them meditate and encouraging them to set high goals and use meditation as a tool for attaining inspiration, precious insights, enlightenment and other benefits that come along with it. In order to practice meditation...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Experiencing peace as you would imagine peace to be
- Peace can mean quiet, tranquility, serenity, peace of mind, mental calmness, friendliness, no wars, civil disorders or strife. Sometimes a word makes sense and other times there is no reference for it.From my own experience I had no reference for the word 'happy'. Logically I knew what it was supposed to mean, however I couldn't relate to it. On the other hand I knew and experienced what 'c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fitness workout - exercising the present moment!
- The following exercise program has been designed to get the mind firmly in the present, not yesterday or tomorrow but right here, right now. It's a particularly great exercise to become familiar with because it helps during times when you need to totally concentrate on an important task. There have been many times in the past when I've been overwhelmed by the many different tasks on my 'to do list...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Meditation - easy tools for success
- Do you want to learn how to meditate? Have you tried to meditate but you keep falling asleep? Or you're not sure you are doing it right? Do you keep thinking about other things while you are trying to "clear your mind"?First you need to decide what type of meditation you want to do. There are basically two types of meditation - active and passive. Passive meditation is clearing ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An algorithm to remove ?hurt? from pain
- The behavior of pain was enigmatic. Its responses were strange. It was only a pin prick, but the surrounding skin reddened and the child cried out in pain. Yet, the caress of a gentle finger around the injury subdued that pain. A person suffering from the agony of chronic pain reported no pain at all, while focused on painting a canvas. Again, hypnosis caused a patient to report that his pain did ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mindfulness and eating: divine desk dining
- Are you stuck eating lunch at your desk again?Lucky you.You see, staying put can be surprisingly soothing compared to making a mad dash to the cafe for a sandwich and running back to your office, all the while worried that you'll miss an important call.If you feel chained to your desk, try viewing it instead as a powerful anchor that keeps you from drifting mindlessly.D...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The brain scrub for druids
- The Brain Scrub is designed to help you overcome the "monkey mind" which leaps and bounces around from subject to subject in an uncontrolled manner. After mastering this exercise you'll be able to instantly clear and calm your mind in any situation, allowing you to focus completely on any subject.Sit on the floor "Indian style". Don't worry about trying to sit in any particular po...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Druids and meditation
- It's pretty obvious that the ancient Druids used several forms of meditation. That the Druids were able to still and control their minds is unquestioned, but the techniques they used have apparently been lost to the ravages of time and the lack of written records.As with much of the re-creation of the Druid paths, we find ourselves turning to other cultures and methodologies to fill in the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Meditation: how to enter a deep state of relaxation
- There are many methods of meditation that can lead to channeling, mediumship, or simply a greater spiritual awareness. Here is the method I use: Find a comfortable position, either sitting or lying down. Close your eyes.Take three or four deep breaths, inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth.Concentrate on your body and mentally tell each part o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lighthearted meditation: playing with mindfulness
- I often meet people who say things like, "I've been working on mindfulness for over twenty years."My response is always this: "Oh, you poor thing! Have you tried *playing* with mindfulness? It's very effective, and much more fun!"They tend to look at me like I'm some kind of kook, and then ask the million-dollar question: "How can you play with mindfulness?" Glad you asked.......
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Scientific research on transcendental meditation (tm)
- Scientific research has shown that the most beneficial meditation technique is Transcendental Meditation (TM). The striking reduction of stress and anxiety caused by TM are 3 times greater than the effect caused by most meditation and relaxation techniques.Transcendental Meditation has been taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi since 1958. The first articles about the beneficial effects of...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Whats the point of meditating?
- What are you likely to gain from meditating?Simple:? It improves the power of your concentration.? Calms you down.? And enables you to know what you want out of life and how to achieve it.In our experience, we each have two sides of us, two YOUS if you prefer.ONE YOU: wants to be successful and has the ability of giving you all the help and encouragement y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Parapsychology: harnessing your etheric energy
- It is an unfortunate reality that society has inadvertently categorized the natural abilities associated with bio-etheric energy as a form of entertainment.Classifying skills such as precognitive event recognition alongside amusement attractions such as stage illusion have undermined the acknowledgement of etheric energy itself, impeding the acceptance of a wide spectrum of very natural, ve...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A one minute meditation
- Maybe learning to meditate intimidates you, and in any case it's tough to find the time for daily meditation. The solution to both problems is an easy meditation you can learn right now, that will only take a minute to do each day.An Easy Meditation TechniqueBreathing through your mouth expands your chest, but if you breath through your nose you'll notice how your abdomen exte...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Basic meditation exercises
- (Authors Note: Before reading this you should see my other articles on Breathing and Full Body Awareness)Now that you've begun to develop the ability to move energy around in your body there are some things that you can do with it. The following exercises range from pretty simple to pretty complicated, but as you develop your abilities you'll eventually find that you can do them all at once...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Quieting the mind opening the heart
- To put it simply, the act of meditation involves quieting the mind so you can open the heart. That's it in a nutshell.We often believe our hearts are open and we can feel much of what is going on in our lives. Yet to truly open the heart means we have to stop the thinking, the judging, the opinions, the analyzing, the questioning, the doubting, and just love. It's all that unconditional stu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to train your brain to keep you healthy and happy
- When you are unhappy what do you do? Do you go out for a meal? Go to the cinema? The theatre, perhaps? Do you go shopping? Perhaps you like a drink to overcome your unhappiness. Or do you get a buzz from jogging or going to the gym?Whatever it is scientist are in the process of proving that internal change is the only thing that can give you health and happiness. Everything else is an illus...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Relax into health
- I'd like to share a little secret about relaxation techniques for athletes (or health-minded people that workout) and anyone that wants to feel more focused, calm, healthy and peaceful.But first, let's define relaxation techniques, or more specifically, meditation. To begin, it's not necessary to be a Zen master to learn meditation. Anyone can jump-in at any time and start meditating. You s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Active meditation for surges in energy levels!
- When I first started learning about deep breathing exercises and meditation I had this pre-conceived notion of sitting very still for long periods of time, my body like a statue, my breathing hardly discernable to an onlooker.Little did I know that this was not the only way to achieve a meditative experience.In my discussions with people they often deem meditation an activity for 'hi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Meditation is not just for men with white beards
- What kind of picture comes to mind when someone mention the word "meditation?"I don't know about you, but for me, I use to get a picture of some real, health food nut, with a white beard, sitting Indian style with his eyes closed, palms facing up and making weird sounds. Didn't seem like anything I thought I'd ever do. In fact, they looked sort of crazy to me and I didn't really u...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Breathing
- Breathe in through your nose and draw your breath down into the area just below your navel, allowing your stomach to expand as you breathe (Baby Breath) and filling your lungs entirely with each breath before exhaling through your nose. Breathing is the most important part of meditation and Kundalini Awakening.From our birth until death we breathe more or less continually, yet for the most ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Full body awareness
- Now that you're comfortable working with your breath it's time to bring the rest of the body in. Continue breathing as I've outlined in my article on Breathing. Now in addition to feeling your breath flow and your stomach and ribs expand, I want you to feel the energy that flows into your body with each breath. For me it feels like a lightness, or a very light feeling. It may feel different for yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Establishing a daily meditation practice
- It's important to establish a daily practice and then stick to it. This doesn't mean dedicating 12 hours a day to meditation, it just means creating a space in your home where you can take a few minutes and meditate and do the exercises. I advise people to start with some of the basic exercises and devote 10 -20 minutes a day as they develop their physical and mental abilities. Many people quite s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Past life regression - without trance or hypnosis!
- Instant Past Life Regression - No Trance RequiredI was in the employ of a UK adult education college at one time and was asked to do a course on Hypnosis ? BUT I was not to do any hypnosis with anyone, nor hypnotise anyone because that was too dangerous and they didn't want to take the risk. It was also something to do with the very strange regulations that exist in the UK for the use of pu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stevia 100% natural herbal sweetener
- Artificial sweeteners are developed in organic chemistry labs. Stevia grows wild in the rain forests.Finally, a sweetener that I think has yet to show any real toxicity. It has been used for centuries by the Guarani Indians both as a sweetener and a medicinal. It does not have any calories, is suitable for diabetics and does not cause cavities. It is obtained from the leaves of the stevia s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips for better meditation
- Meditation students often come to me and ask what they can do to improve their meditation. Success in meditation is not the result of any one single factor but depends on sustained and systematic effort over a period of time. However, there are a few tips for meditation, that will help you to improve your performance, regardless of the meditation method that you follow.1. Prepare your body ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What would plato think of prozac?
- Each person is unique and it is that individuality that we as a whole draw strength from. We should use such advantages to our benefit. Plato often wrote about this in The Republic, that each member of a society ought to do what they are best at and be alleviated from responsibility of those things they are not good at, which can be done by others. The individual and the society gain the most usin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Meditation is a dinner party
- Try Not To Force Things Too MuchOften, when meditating, we try too hard to force a certain state of mind that we think we should have. We try hard to suppress thoughts, for example. This is just another thought, of course, and another obstacle to the peaceful state we are hoping for.So how do you make things happen that can't be forced? The question itself shows the need for a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Stress: guilty as charged
- How To Defend YourselfDo you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed? Do you sometimes feel like you just have too much to think about? Does it make you tired, irritable, or even depressed? What can you do about it?People rarely go to the doctor to say "I think I have stress," and yet the National Institutes of Health say that 80% of illnesses are caused by stress, directly or ...
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