Among the most common questions asked about the art and science of meditation would be what is it? Such a question is not always easy to answer. While meditation is a relatively simple process in concept, there are still great complexities which lie under the surface. Granted, the simple process of listening to Osho music while allowing your mind to drift into emptiness can help you gain all the valuable benefits from meditation without having to...more
It is important first to start removing stress and improve thinking. Improve thinking stimulates parts of the brains thatmany are left unused for by blurring of stress in life that everyone will face in his or her life. Stress acts as an invisibleblack veil that really must be removed to most aspects of any form of meditation with the best results and to carrythings and situations in a positive to be able to see change. Buddhists practicing this...more
I received a question the other day from a pastor. He has been teaching about how to hear the voice of God, which includes using ones imagination to visualize. However, he had received questions from several in his congregation asking where in the Bible we are told to picture or visualize Jesus. After all, there are verses in the New Testament which say that we dont see Jesus (2 Cor 5:6-7, 1 Peter 1:7-8). I know a lot of people who have read about how to hear the voice of God have this same question. So, where does the Bible tell us to visualize Jesus?Seeing Inwardly Versus Seeing OutwardlyAs you read the context of 2 Corinthians 5:6-7 and 1 Peter 1:7-8, you will note they are both talking about PHYSICALLY SEEING. When it comes to seeing with the eyes of our hearts, Paul tells us to look and see the glory of the Lord in the "unseen" world (2 Cor. 3:18; 4:18) and Hebrews 12:2 tells us we are to be fixing our eyes on Jesus. And seeing with our hearts is what we are really talking about when we speak about visualization.Paul tells us that we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as...more
Be it as simple as tea, coffee or as deadly as alcohol or drug, a person could become addicted to any of these things. Though, addiction doesnt happen overnight, it takes over your life. The roots of addiction take shape in the mind and then take over the body. However, if you wish to solve your addiction problem, you got to confront it...more
Counseling for couples is a necessity today before and after marriage. Married couples on the verge of a divorce can receive immediate therapy & meditation couples counseling. A certified and experienced counselor in Seattle, Washington is offering a one half hour session.The divorce rate in the United States has risen over the last twelve years....more
Though there are number of ways by which we can reduce our stress. But out of all meditation is a good way for getting rid of stress. But it may be challenging for number of people when it comes to meditation. But one should keep in mind that meditation is good way for reducing stress and that to without any side effect. With the help of meditation you can get rid of anxiety, stress, headache etc. On the other hand with the help of meditation you can make your immune system strong and healthy.Meditation helps reducing your stress response and protects you from effects of chronic stress.Now lets understand benefit of practicing meditation:-1. It controls your breath and heart beats.2. Meditation helps controlling your blood pressure and makes us use oxygen more effectively.3. It clears negative aspects from our mind.4. It helps in improving our immune system.5. It helps in controlling our cholesterol level.Lets understand how meditation works:-Its important that one should take at least 5 to 20 distraction free minutes. Its important to that one should find a quite place for doing meditation. After finding quiet place sit in a relaxed position, clear your mind and focus on some...more
There is one day that I can never forget. The Rodney King trial and the Los Angeles race riots that soon followed. I can still see the image of Channel Six News helicopters scurrying the area, taking shots of a city in peril. Thousands of people were...more
Meditation is a natural and completely effortless process, bringing you both peace and silence in your mind, body, and spirit. It provides you a perfect way to understand your own life, fitness, and well-being. Nowadays, with the hectic pace and...more
If you've already tried your hand at yoga, then you may also have dipped your toe into the world of meditation. It's powerful stuff and not just for people who grow pot and eat nothing but raw fruits. It's something that I try to do everyday as it's...more
Many people also get frustrated with meditation or simply have no idea where to start. Meditation is meant to be enjoyable and relaxing. According to Father Thomas Keating, meditation is like sitting down in the lap of G-d and being with the divine...more
Meditation brings a wave of change in people who practice this art. It helps people to overcome stress and tensions of life and concentrate better in their work. It is not so easy to execute the meditation process as it requires lot of concentration...more
We are in a fast-paced world with a great deal of emotional, mental and physical strain. Lots of people who consider themselves to be healthy are not as healthy as they assume. A few of today's lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease can...more