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Welcome to Meditate With Me
This scenario can be true for some people, but for the most part, we are all very busy and do not have the time for silk pillows and incense. The journey toward self-fulfillment and self-improvement does not need to be painful or time-consuming. EVERY SINGLE PERSON MEDITATES whether they realize it or not. Reflecting inward, thinking about the day you just experienced or just staring at the wall are all instances of meditation. It does not have to be a 1970's zen-type experience. Traditionally meditation was [and still is] used for spiritual growth. More recently, however, meditation has become a valuable tool for finding a peaceful oasis of relaxation and stress relief in a demanding, fast-paced world. Other uses include: Manifesting change People meditate for many different reasons and in many different ways. Which type of meditation do you practice? There are silent, moving or guided meditations, as well as fluid and visual meditations. There are numerous types of meditations, so you just need to find the one that resonates with you. Many people claim to have never meditated; however, even standing in the shower can be a form of meditation. It can be a simple meditation to release stress or it can be a long, inward journey. It can even be a mixture of different types of meditations. Whatever works best for you is the process you want to apply to your meditation session. Everyone has their own belief system. I refer to prayer and God and the spiritual realm; however, these terms can be interchangeable with your belief system. I do not believe that meditation has to be a religious thing - it is absolutely a personal thing. Whatever higher power you may believe in, it is much more important that you believe in yourself!! Meditation is an extremely valuable and life-changing skill. It is a powerful technique to gain mastery over your life, and to become more conscious of your true self. All change begins within yourself and by meditating you will be able to shift your consciousness from the outer world to your own personal inner world. Consciously connect with your inner power by quieting your mind and going inward. Whether you meditate for 50 seconds or 50 minutes, regular meditation will bring you an abundance of tranquility and inner harmony. "Rome wasn't built in a day," and likewise you can't make miraculous changes in your personality or in your spiritual life by meditating once. We have become a society of desiring instant gratification - but the key with meditation is Persistence, Patience and Practice. Psychologists estimate that it takes 21 to 30 days to establish a new pattern in your brain. Don't be discouraged if you feel that nothing is happening --- something is happening!! It takes varying amounts of time to see results. Our prayers are always answered, but not always in the way we expect. The answer may come in the form of guidance to do something that will help you achieve what you have prayed for. Or it may come in the form of comfort and understanding to someone burdened by an illness, though that illness may not be cured. It could be that the person you’re praying for has an important lesson to learn by bearing the burden of the illness. So always ask for your prayers to be adjusted to God’s will and trust that God knows what is best for us at all times. When praying for good health and healing for yourself, or someone you know, you will give an enormous amount of power to your session by sending energy to every person on the planet that is burdened by the same affliction. Be very specific in stating your desires - whatever they may be. It is not enough to say "I want a new car." The new car you receive may end up with many mechanical problems or may not be the make or color you would like. So it would be much better to say, "I desire to bring into my reality a 2008 red Ford Mustang that is in perfect working condition NOW." Or "I wish to bring into my reality NOW more than enough money to cover my living expenses each month." Well - you get the idea. It is important to state that you want your desires to be brought into your reality "NOW" because time is not the same in the spiritual realm. It is also important to be repetitive with your prayers. In the East, people repeat their mantras hundreds or thousands of times a day. Mandala Beads are a way for them to keep their entire concentration upon their mantra and still repeat their desire many times -- 108 times to be exact. The more energy and attention you give to your prayer - the more successful you will be with manifesting that which you desire. Visualization increases the effectiveness of your meditation. In fact, the mind's ability to visualize has been shown to enhance achievement in any area. Visualization has become a training technique for sports enthusiasts, dramatists and presenters, among others. University studies have proven that the human mind makes no distinction between mental visualization and actual physical activity. Athletes who visualize themselves perfectly performing their chosen sport are more successful when they compete. There may always be hindrances to your meditation. Here are a few more tips to help you: If you are feeling sleepy, let your whole body fill with bright light and don't focus on a particular object. I usually visualize red light for energy but you should use the color that best works for you. If you are distracted, visualize something that promotes stillness. If it is words that keep coming to your mind, imagine those words traced on water and watch them disappear. Or use any other 'mental' technique to remove them from your meditation. Take advantage of a simple psychological truth: When you enjoy something, your mind doesn't wander. Don't just notice your breathing; enjoy it. Meditation is not a magic pill. It should be considered an essential part of your day, but should not be the only thing you do to create the reality you desire. How you live the rest of your life is also important. Your thoughts and actions should be healthy in nature. Positive thoughts bring positive actions. Negative thoughts will likewise produce negative. If you repeatedly tell yourself that you can never do something - that is the reality you will be creating. Change negative behavior and thought patterns and you will see a marked difference in your reality. Finally, if you are meditating to solve a problem, please realize that you may learn much more from living through the experience than you could from avoiding it. Every situation is brought into your circle for a reason. Learn what you need from it and then release it. Please read through the website and discover what works best for you. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact me. We also have our meditations available on CDs in our on-line shop. Go there now! |
Purposes and Effects of Meditation |
The
word "meditation" can be very daunting to many people.
They believe that there has to be some 'trick' to it and only
certain people will be able to accomplish a successful meditation
session. They imagine a person sitting cross-legged, surrounded
by enormous silk pillows and burning incense and uttering 
