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Meditation Tools
"The peace and contentment you seek cannot be found outside yourself. They are not found in material things or in another person. They are, have always been and will always be, found within you. Learn to go within to find them."
excerpted from Kay Proudfoot Inspirational Cards
WHAT IS MEDITATION?
Meditation is a word that is used all the time these days and there is much confusion over the meaning. Meditation is the the process of being still and turning your attention inwards. It is the art of retraining the mind to be still by focusing on one thing.
Meditation has nothing to do with religion or sitting in some contorted position. It comes from the Latin word "mederi" which means to heal. By quieting the mind, it gives the body a chance to recharge and heal itself.
Many stress related illnesses are caused by the continous mental chatter, which drains our energy. This mental chatter is usually about either the past or the future and it is not usually positive. We have around 60,000 thoughts a day and it has been shown that 98% of them are useless and repetitive. So it is like a tape recorder that keeps repeating the same thoughts over and over again. This drains our energy.
It is essential to take time each day to be still, to go to that special quiet place within. This, in turn, allows you to tune into your inner self, the authentic you, your soul, spirit, essence. You discover that your true nature is actually one of peace, love and joy, one that is strong and wise.
Meditating teaches you to be in the present moment and we only have the present moment. The past is gone and the future is not yet here. We create our future with our present thoughts, words and actions, of which most people are not aware of.
Due to our programming and conditioning we are taught to focus on what is not working and this is then what we create. There is a universal law called The Law Of Attraction which states that whatever you focus on you manifest. So if you are not aware of your thoughts, that mental chatter, and your life is not how you would like it to be, unless you change, you are going to continue to get more of the same.
Meditation helps to break the chain of thoughts, helps you to become aware of your programming, your patterns and habits. Once you are aware of them you can change them. It also helps you to calm down, to centre yourself and with that comes clarity, solutions. You will find that you see things from a different perspective. It helps you to reconnect with yourself again, your Higher or authentic self, which is your connection to Source, God, Creator. When you are tuned in, you are open to receiving guidance. So you can see how powerful a tool meditation is in setting yourself free.
There are many forms of meditation, such as observing the breath or a candle, scanning the body, movement as in walking in nature, tai chi, yoga or chi kung and chanting or toning. All of these require focus and it is this focusing that silences the mental chatter, allows the body to recharge and the listener to tap into that deep well of inner peace that resides within. It is important to find what resonates with you, what you enjoy. It is an art, so practice and patience are required.
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BENEFITS OF MEDITATION ...
In addition to healing and awakening spirituality, there are many other benefits to meditation .....
- Balances and unites body, mind and spirit
- Deep relaxation
- Calms the nervous system
- Alleviates or reduces pain
- Provides mental clarity
- Connection to inner self
- Promotes feelings of well being, peace and serenity
- Increases energy levels
- Heals the body and mind
- Lowers blood pressure
- Alleviates stress
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