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Just like anything we learn, the more we practice, the more we gain from it. The same is for the gentle Art of Meditation. We call it an 'Art' because we must practice it.
If you are a dancer, poet, athlete, chef or practice any skill that has you slowing your mind by focusing on a simple action, you can relate to the Art of Meditation.
In Meditation we don't try to quiet the mind, but rather, a quiet mind will be the result. The result of stillness in the body, of mindful breathing, of observing your thoughts as they float through your mindscape. Contrary to popular belief, there is no need to control the mind and no need to stop thought. Thought will slow automatically as a result of simple, practiced stillness over time. The more you practice, the better it gets!
If you are finding yourself stuck or suffering in any area of your life, finding a mindful practice can move you through the healing that you are needing by connecting you to your higher thought and purpose. You may even develop new ways of being, have better relationships and gain your own 'in-sights'.
There are many ways to discover meditation. Whether it's guided, self taught or one of many traditional methods, there is something out there for everyone. Any artist, sports person or performer can speak of a feeling of being 'in the flow' or a trance like state where thought ceases and our actions are propelled by a sense of grace, a sense of simply 'being'. People who use prayer/chant or practice affirmations/visioning, understand the power of stillness. All of these examples relate to a meditative state. If you've ever tried meditation and felt you were unable to achieve this elusive state, it may be that you are still looking for the right method for you. Once you find it, you will know!
It does not matter if you are advanced in your spiritual life or you are a complete beginner, having a daily practice will bring you significantly closer to your higher being. The most important part is to get started, get committed to yourself. Even if it’s only 10 minutes you have spare. Find a sacred space each day, settle into stillness and move through that urge to get up and tend to life. Give yourself the gift of Connectedness through Meditation.
We have all heard of the saying ‘mind, body and soul’. It is very easy to find information and things that stimulate the mind and nourish the physical body, but what is your soul and how do you connect with it?
You are more than your physical body, your soul is your higher self, a beautiful being of light, the God force of who you are. By meditating you are communicating with your soul, the highest vibration of unconditional love, you will learn to access your own innate knowledge and wisdom. Your soul knows no bounds so can solve any problem, give you a different perspective and help you create and manifest anything that you desire.
If you wish to discover who you are - you as a soul - then the simplest way is to learn to meditate. Meditation simply means quieting the mind so you can receive from your God-self/higher self/soul whatever you need to know that will empower you or bring you benefit in some way.
Find a time and a quiet place where you can be alone with your thoughts. The easiest way to get into a meditative state is through your breath. Think loving thoughts. What is your happiest memory? What makes you smile? Choose a colour like a soft gentle pink and imagine your breath being connected to your heart space. Concentrate on getting a rhythm going with your breath. Breathe in counting to seven... breathe out counting to nine until you feel your body starting to relax.
When you are in a relaxed state of mind, imagine that you are aligned to the highest vibration of who you are and whatever you receive will be for your highest good and highest growth. At first you may not receive anything or your everyday thoughts will keep distracting you. That is fine, the more you practice meditation the more you will peel back the layers of those thoughts and the easier it will become.
By making a conscious effort to meditate on a regular basis, you will find you will become more receptive to the higher frequencies or aspects of you. Allow whatever comes up for you to come up - even the bad stuff because this means the physical body or ego-self feels safe enough to bring this up so it can be acknowledged, healed and released.
A guided meditation (there are many available on the internet) will take you on a journey or visualisation so that you can be shown what you need to know. The guided meditation may allow you to meet someone like a guide, an angel, an animal totem, or give you a symbol or a sign that is relevant to your predicament or problem. There is no limitation when it comes to imagination or meditation.
When meditating everyone has a unique experience. You are the one thinking your thoughts, everything must come through your own filters and beliefs. Do not compare yourself with others as this is your own personal experience and for your own personal learning. Meditation is important because it connects you with Source, takes you well beyond the five normal senses of perception and taps you into the deepest, wisest, most beautiful, most abundant, most creative aspects of who you are.
Written by Verna
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