Objective Meditations: What is Reality?
Is reality a projection from within the mind, or is it an "altered lens" into the outside world? Let's look at the altered lens theory first. Obviously, we are not all looking at the world with the same lens or viewpoint. If that were possible, and we had a consistent moral code of ethics, we would have world peace. Imagine no wars, conflict, divorce, or crime. It does make you think that John Lennon might have been thousands of years ahead of his time, when he wrote the lyrics for his song, "Imagine." Although, we may not agree with every word, the thought of global harmony captivates the mind. Is this a reality? At this moment in time, it doesn't look possible. Peace agreements seem so close, and then, an assassination, or a suicide bomb, changes everything. Why is this world not ready for a Mahatma Gandhi,
Anwar Sadat, or Martin Luther King, Jr.? Do we, as a species, need to grow, and mature a little more, or can we make small changes in this world now? You can make small changes by bringing out the inner calm you have developed through meditation practice. If you are still not sure how to proceed, demonstrating acts of kindness to everyone you meet, will do. At the very least, following the Golden Rule is good for you, and everyone you come into contact with. Remember, "Do unto others as you would have them do to you". - Luke 6:31. This action will bring your lens into focus. On the other hand, a projection is a creation from within the mind's eye. This, in turn, gets impressions by receiving images from outside the body, and judges everything. This classification, and judgment, creates a biased frame of mind that reacts to a world created by the same mind. The problem is - these judgments solidify into concrete beliefs, resulting in a reality of pre-conceived notions. I refer to this as, The Cycle of Judgment Theory, and hope that you clearly understand the cycle. The result of the cycle of judgment is dangerous, as there is no room for objective viewpoints. Everything is classified as black or white, and there is no room for a "gray area." This particular viewpoint, with concrete beliefs, has no room for change and will not negotiate. So both realities exist - creating more realities with potential opposites. This explains why we see people justify atrocities. Whenever you meditate, and are able to find objective viewpoints that are good for your mental health, always beware of judgmental people who have no ability to reason or open their mind. Paul Jerard is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training at: Aura Wellness Center, in North Providence, RI. He has been a certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of martial arts, with multiple Black Belts, four martial arts teaching credentials, and was recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children, adults, and seniors in the greater Providence area. Recently he wrote: Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be considering a new career as a Yoga teacher. http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html
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History of Meditation
History of Meditation
Feel Good with Guided Meditation for Self Development
There are times when we all need to find ourselves in order to feel good about how we succeed and become successful in what ever we want to do. Meditating will help us feel better about how we succeed with everyday life to make better decisions.When we meditate, our bodies become relaxed but our minds stay alert to what is happening around us or in our imagination. Focus our minds with one thing or using our imagination will lead us to guided meditation for self-development.Guided meditation is a form of relaxation to finding our inner self to become the person we always wanted to be. Learn to meditate for relaxation to improve or maintain good self-development skills.Meditating to relaxation lets our mind wander yet we stay alert to succee...
Reflections, Meditations, and Inspirations from Maggie Oman Shannon
"Prayers for Hope and Comfort" by Maggie Oman Shannon, (Conari Press, July 2008) covers issues facing individuals (illness, addiction); those challenged in relationships (aging parents, divorce); local communities (natural disasters, unemployment); the larger world (poverty, hunger, war); and creation itself (loss of rainforests, species extinction, global warming).
Meditation For Memory
Meditation helps the body relax. Through concentration and breathing, stress can be released and this allows a person to be more receptive and open. Meditation can be beneficial to memory too. If a person is relaxed their memory will improve.
Top 7 Meditation Tips
People think that meditation is hard and that you need to be a full time monk to be able to meditate properly.
Benefits Of Meditation For Individuals And For Society As A Whole
How is Meditation Used Today?
Meditation Tools Enhance State of Mind for Yoga Practitioners
Yoga is one of the most popular ways of combining meditation and exercise. A new trend in meditation tools offers yoga practitioners a new way of attaining the experiential meditation state they're accustomed to.
Four Meditation Techniques New Meditators Should Know to Help Their Meditation Voyage
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Mindfulness trainer Maya Frost offers help--and hope--to the 95% of the population that just isn't into meditation. She concentrates on providing eyes-wide-open ways to develop awareness and
enhance creativity. Her company, Real-World Mindfulness Training?, focuses on developing tools for those who want to practice paying attention while doing the things they do anyway. A teacher and mother of four with her own 30-year meditation practice, she zeroes in on two key elements: motivation and relevant learning style.
Meditation Tool Creator Discusses How Meditation Can Increase Body Control
Even though most people won't be able to raise their body temperature without years of meditation training, simple meditation techniques can help them master their bodies. According to Laurie Desjardins, meditation expert and creator of the Zen Stick meditation tool, this mind-body mastery could help reduce stress and strengthen immune systems.
Benefits of Meditation and Spiritual Awakening
The practice of meditation is no longer considered to be a far eastern mystical practice where you sit in an uncomfortable position, surrounded by candles and chanting mantras Mainstream culture has recognized the benefits of meditation and you will find people of all ages and walks of life using this ritual to relieve stress, awaken the spirit, heal the body and unlock the mind to the limitless potential we possess
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.
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