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Jun 11

With some regular sessions, and the right approach, anyone and everyone can learn to meditate.. With these examples I can explain how to get rolling and prepare yourself to begin the journey of understanding how to meditate, and help you visualize the process and any problems you may come across along the way.

Preparation of Place

There’s no end of places you can meditate. It depends entirely on what is available in your preferred location. All you need is a tranquil place without interruptions. Your selected room could the modest spare room at home, which is perfectly adequate. Or your bedroom. Or living room. Or even the en-suite. It is not the place itself that’s important but what you are able to bring to it. With practice, determination and focus you will be able to meditate anywhere that you want. Whichever place you finally decide on, it should be a location that you have access to easily. Using the same place for your meditation can create an empowering effect, as it will act as a trigger to entering a meditative state of mind. Minimize likely distractions as far as possible; take the phone off the hook or it is bound to ring.

Burning some incense or lighting a candle is a popular method of preparing to meditate. Anything like this that you can do easily to enhance the ambiance of the room are very precious. Your meditation period can also be subtly started and brought to an end using these techniques. If this approach appeals to you, feel free to use it all the time. Using props can really help empower your meditation. They are great at helping set the mood. You should always put them away after each session though, as you can become accustomed to them being around. However, you should think about their real benefit if you have a hard time meditating without them.

Whichever meditation techniques you use when first starting off, and especially as you learn to meditate on a much deeper level, you’ll quickly realize that your props only serve to help enter the right state of mind. They are not essential, and should never be viewed as such. As you get better and more accustomed to meditation, it’s likely you’ll realize they are surplus to requirements. The simple act of entering the room where you meditate will be enough to trigger your desired state of mind.

Meditation is a state of mind that you can enter into wherever you are. There is a great deal to be said for sometimes moving outside when possible to meditate in the lap of nature. It opens up the possibility of meditating upon your surroundings and participating into the natural rhythm of the landscape.

Meditation is a private thing. Don’t let it intrude into your family’s private space. Respect their privacy as they respect yours.. It’s possible that other family members may not be appreciative of your new venture. It is much simpler to retire quietly to your room with as little fuss as possible rather than draw attention to yourself with billowing clouds of incense and sounding gongs.

A popular way of learning meditation is through a coaching session or meditation class. What better way to learn to meditate than with an expert in the field following their guided meditation techniques. Your teacher will take you through the various stages and techniques to fully relax and focus your thoughts. One of the main benefits is learning different ways to prepare for each meditation session.

Preparing Yourself

Your internal preparation is more important than any time spent preparing your place of meditation. It’s important to spend some time preparing yourself. In the same way that many religions throughout the world take off their shoes as they are about to cross the threshold from the mundane to the sacred, so we need to remind ourselves of the same thing. Washing as a ritual act is also used to separate the physical and the metaphysical. For our own purposes, washing hands and face can serve as suitable preparation for our meditation session. What matters is that there should be some acknowledgement of crossing a boundary from one state to another. Your normal state can be forgotten once you move to your inner state.

Meditation is like following a new route through your life to a new beginning. Everything in meditation begins with relaxation. Master this skill and you’re off to a great start. Eventually, relaxing becomes second nature. But at least to begin, it needs to be practiced regularly. Your first goal for meditation is to fully relax on a physical level yet create a single point of mental focus. This is also the time to shed any tensions of the day, especially over-burdening emotional stress. You can learn to relax quite simply by going through the meditative process. Look on meditation as having both mental and physical aspects and benefits. You must ensure that the body experiences the feeling aspect of the process.

 

Jun 7

Meditation has been practiced in the East even in ancient times.  Ancient seals excavated from Harappa, which was part of what is now known as the Indus Valley Civilization, show a male figure in a classic meditation pose.

Eastern societies have recognized the benefits of meditation for centuries. As meditation has come to the West along with Eastern traditions like Yoga, there has been increasing attention from the scientific community on the potential health and lifestyle benefits of meditation

The physiological effects of meditation

A wide range of physiological benefits have been reported in scientific studies on the benefits of meditation:

  • lower pulse rate
  • lower blood pressure
  • increase in alpha rhythms
  • theta activity
  • hemispheric synchronization
  • decreased cortisol and andrenal hormones
  • decrease in serum cholesterol levels
  • reduced muscular tension
  • reduced oxygen and energy consumption

The psychological and behavioral effects of meditation

Scientific studies on meditation benefits also show a host of psychological and behavioral effects of meditation :

  • improved visual perception
  • improved memory and recall
  • improvements in learning ability and intelligence
  • reduction in acute and chronic anxiety
  • relief from addictions, neurosis, obesity, claustrophobia, headache, and other forms of distress

Other effects of meditation

Scientific studies are begininng to show proof of a spectrum of effects that go beyond the physiological and psychological benefits of meditation cataloged above.   These include:

  • equanimity
  • ineffability
  • detachment
  • bliss
  • higher levels of energy and excitement
  • altered body image and ego boundaries
  • dreams
  • extrasensory experiences etc.

Kinds of meditation studied

The benefits of meditation reported by scientific studies span a number of different meditation techniques, indicating that meditation as a practice, no matter which method or technique is used, seems to have a range of benefits.

Transcendental meditation or TM is one of the widely researched meditation techniques.  One of the most widely researched meditation techniques in Transcendental Meditation, or TM, as it is widely known.  Over 200 scientific published studies show that this technique reduces stress, boosts learning ability and creativity, and improves brain functioning.

Zen meditation has also be the subject of various scientific studies. Beyond cataloging the benefits of mindfulness that comes from meditation, some of these studies explore questions such as whether the brain is hardwired for mystical experiences that are often reported from meditation practices.

Vipassana meditation, a technique that emerged in India 2500 years ago, has also been studied closely.  Some of these studies from reputed research institutions like Harvard, Yale and MIT have reported on how meditation can actually alter the structure of our brains.

Tibetan meditation is now increasingly studied by scientists through the ongoing work of the Dalai Lama with the scientific community.  The Mind and Life Institute catalogs these studies and their results.

A plethora of meditation techniques exist such as Osho Active Meditation, Sahaja Meditation, and various kinds of Buddhist Meditation.  All of these are also subject of various research studies, each showing something promising about the role and value of meditation in our lives.

Summary of Meditation Benefits

Science is only at the very early stage of examining meditation, but these early research studies are incredibly promising already. 

If just the relaxation and stress relief benefits of meditation weren’t enough, these research programs have already found that meditation can result in improved physiological functioning, development of mental potential, improved academic performance, better health and prevention of disease, reversal of the aging process, reduced anxiety, reduced drug and alcohol use, enhanced job performance and job satisfaction, decreased urban crime, and even help creating world peace.

Given the growing scientific proof of the spectrum of benefits of meditation, It may be time that meditation is more widely taught and embraced in various settings.

 

Jun 6

The law of attraction is an out come of new generation thinking school, they claim based on studies that our thoughts and desires in conscious and unconscious mind can influence the chances in our life. When Shakespeare says character shapes destiny, the same thoughts emerges in to scientific truth after centuries. Law of attraction says we can change things happening around us by applying some law of attraction. We can influence our own thoughts not just by motivation but by other way too.

 

The talk and experiments over this got wider attention when the Australian writer turned producer Ronda Byrne produced a movie “The Secret” regarding the subject. People’s quest for much information about this characteristic of human mind turned them to pay keen attention to national and international debates and park them before internet. People turned to different ways of practicing law of attraction. So how can we practice law of attraction? That is the question of the hour. Here you have a few simple thoughts that will help you to practice law of attraction in our life and make your life beautiful

 

The most important concept of law of attraction is ‘you get what you desire”. If you desire much, you will get as much as you can. If you desire less you will get as less as you could. It may capital, name, career. You are getting proportionate to your desires. So desire much and gain much. Humanity always reflects our attitude. Didn’t you see some people with attractive personality gain a lot of friends where ever they are? They develop a set of attitudes and this will emit appositive aura around them. This aura has the capacity to attract people to them. If you are positive and progressive world will gather around you. So try to be the best among your peers. If you want to be the best you can sure be the best by through desire for the best

 

Just a fancy wish is not enough. A scattered idea about your wanting can’t help. Think about what is so deep in your mind. What you lack the most. Nothing can prevent you from gaining some of your extreme desires. Be focus on your desires.

 

Brush up your mind. When your mind is full of positivism ask deep questions to mind, ask yourself how you can gain your wishes, how to make yourself attractive, what are your strongest desires, and focus on your desires. You’re free and auspicious mind will reply truly to your questions. Spend time every day to practice this meditation and find answer from your own soul.

 

Value the spirit of others and respect yourself. Don’t miserly while you appreciate others achievements. While you appreciate others, a kind of positive feeling will arouse in your mind and that will help your mind to reach in to yours desires.

 

Start simple: start with something very small and simple that you wish to possess intensely in your mind; for example, a little guitar. Picture what you want in your mind, visualize its specific features in your mind, its color size attractive shape and write it in a paper in distinguishing words in. Spend a little time everyday to recollect the image your lovely guitar and try to remember it in your mind with its smallest details.

 

May 27

At sometime or another, almost everyone will experience a panic attack. Panic is a natural reaction usually triggered when the mind believes that there is a threat. While most everyone has or will experience panic at least once in their lives, some people experience them on a regular basis and are unable to get rid of them. Some of the most common situations can trigger panic attacks and leave the individual suffering and scared to live a normal life.

Whenever panic attacks are repeated, it is referred to as anxiety condition. People who have a family history of other mental disorders such as depressive disorder and bipolar disorder usually have a higher chance of developing panic disorder. Most panic attacks last anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, but can last much longer. Panic symptoms reach their peak just about 10 minutes and can leave the individual feeling tired, drained, and disoriented.

Common symptoms associated with panic attacks include dizziness, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, a feeling that one is losing control, racing thoughts, nervousness, and nausea. The literal attack itself is a result of the body’s natural defense mechanism, named the fight-or-flight reaction. Normally, a panic will only occur when there is a real sense of danger. People who suffer with extreme anxiety will experience attacks when there is nothing to be afraid of.

There are a lot of individuals who encounter these terrible symptoms every day. Sometimes, a person will encounter an attack in fear of having an additional attack. Signs and symptoms can also show up when an individual is out browsing or around a large group of people. Just the thought of doing something uncomfortable can also be enough to bring on an attack. Some people have complained about having attacks when being alone in fear that something terrible will happen.

Regular attacks can very easily interfere with a person’s ability to live a regular life. People have quit their jobs, ended relationships, and put their dreams aside because of panic attacks. Fortunately, the symptoms are harmless and can be easily treated. One form of treatment method involves therapy with a therapist. In therapy, a series of concerns will be resolved in order to get to the base of the cause why the anxiety attacks are being encountered. Therapy can also help the individual better understand why the attacks are occurring, so that they can address the root of the problem.

Reading self-help books is another helpful form of attack panic treatment. There are a lot of anxiety workbooks that include small exercises to help the individual overcome symptoms. Paying attention to diet is an effective way to treat panic attacks. Way too much sugar and caffeine causes mood swings and can produce feelings of anxiousness. The ideal way to control attacks is by eating more wholesome foods that are higher in protein and dietary fiber, instead of sugars and carbs. Caffeine should also be cut down to a minimum. Some people have found that forcing themselves into uncomfortable situations (such as going out with a few friends to a place where there will be a lot of people) helps them to overcome panic by confronting the symptoms head on.

May 27

We are so happy to dream beautiful things, but unfortunately we are often dream some other thing which we don’t wish to see. To avoid this you should try to practice lucid dreaming techniques. But what is lucid dreaming? The most appropriate definition about lucid dreaming is being aware that you are dreaming. Yes you can be aware of your dream and at the same time you can control and even decide what you should dream. How is it? Feel wonderful? The person in this condition is called a lucid dreamer.

The lucidity has different stages base on the intensity of your awareness of dream. In its primary level lucid can be aware of it but able to be so rational but in its extreme state lucid can well aware of it and even control the actions taking place in dream.

As the first step to practice lucid dreaming you need set up a good mental foundation and a deep awareness about your believes because while you are dreaming you will directly interact with your belief systems. It is very crucial you gain the ability to manage your thoughts. Before you practice to have lucid dreams you should ask some questions to your mind such as are you able to dream? Do you think lucid dreaming is very important and what do you want to visualize in your dream? Apart from asking this question, develop a strong positive belief about all these things. By asking these questions you can develop a kind of positive mental attitude towards lucid dreaming.

The very next step to attain lucid dreaming is when you started dreaming try to memories it every day. You may be the luckiest person that you can recall your dream, if you are not, don’t be discouraged there are a lot of tips that help you to increase your capacity to recall your dreams. First you need to specify that whether you are subconsciously blocking the recall of dreaming because that may afraid you for being dreaming unwanted things. If that makes you reluctant to recall your dreams convince your mind that you want to recall your dream do develop lucidity.

Certain steps will help you to develop that memorizing skills. Wake motionlessly while you are awakening and without open your eyes try to recall your dream. Wake slowly and allow your mind to drift, once you get ay image of your dream try to focus on that and try hard to recollect it completely. Practice these methods every day then you will be able to recollect your dream.

An alarm clock will help you to increase your capacity to recall your dream. Schedule it to ring at early morning, probably that is the best time of dreaming. Once you disturbed slightly while your dream by the alarm clock you can easily recollect the broken dreams.

Once you attained the recalling ability scribble it in a diary every day. After a while look at the diary then you can feel the resemblance of each other and you may the hero or central character in the dream at either in your office of home.

While you recollect your dream scribble the abstract images that come to your mind on your dream journal. These help you to memorize your dream correctly. Once you are able to recollect your dreams you can gain control over your dream and start lucid dreaming.

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