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"Meditation is not to escape from society, but to come back to ourselves and see what is going on. Once there is seeing, there must be acting. With mindfulness, we know what to do and what not to do to help." - Thich Nhat Hanh
Have a favorite meditation...share it with us here! |
| Posted by Jennifer on 06/17/2008 11:31 AM
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I love that and so, so true. Meditation is one of the most important practices I have. I just simply clear out my mind and wait, it is amazing what comes to you and the places you go.
During my meditation today I held two pieces of Tumbled Hematite one in each hand. I like to use stones with Meditation sometimes.
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| posted by Megan on 06/19/2008 12:22 AM
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How To Meditate (taken from project-meditation.org)
If you lead anything even close to a normal life, things are no doubt pretty hectic for you on a daily basis. Between working, the children, and your social life, it is easy for stress levels to get pretty high, and this is okay for a short period of time. Stress is a natural response to things that are occurring in your environment. It is your body's way of telling you that you have something in your life that needs to be taken care of. Sometimes, stress can get the best of you and that is when it is important to find a way to cope with your stress before it starts to mess with your life.
Has meditation ever crossed your mind? Meditation is becoming one of the most common methods that people are using to alleviate some of the stresses that occurs in everyday life. It isn’t difficult to meditate, but it most certainly requires a few elements that are required to maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to meditation. Here are a few tips that will help you to learn to meditate, and to do it the right way from the start.
1. Creating a Peaceful Atmosphere
Creating a peaceful atmosphere is a critical and one of the most essential components of your meditation experience. Do whatever it takes to create as calm an atmosphere as you can, through whatever measures possible. Pack the children off to the babysitter, tell your husband go play poker with his buddies, and make sure your phone is silenced. Turn down the lights low and if you want put on whatever music makes you feel serene and peaceful. Choose the type of music that creates a sense of calm in you. Music can set the mood for reflection and contemplation.
2. Prepare & Set Up Your Props
Whilst you are creating your peaceful atmosphere, there may be certain “props” to help you meditate. It isn’t required that you have any, but yoga mats or cushions are great seating arenas for meditation or you may simply sit on a dining chair or easy chair. To put it frankly, if your rear end is killing you, you may not be able to focus as intensely on your meditation, cusions are very helpful. Also, things that help you relax are also good to have in your environment during your meditation. Many people like to have the small running water fountains as the sound of running water is very soothing; lighting the room with a few candles is also an effective way of ‘setting the mood’ for your meditation time.
3. Wear Comfortable And Easy Clothing
When it comes to your meditation, leave the stilettos and the diamonds at home please! Strangely, many people even choose to meditate in the buff, as it provides less of a distraction by the every day world.
If you haven’t seriously given the idea of meditation your deliberation you should soon, while you can still save your sanity!
Here's the link for more great information:
'http://www.project-meditation.org/how_to_meditate.html'>How To Meditate |
| posted by Jennifer on 07/19/2008 06:37 PM
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Here's a link to a meditation for self acceptance by M. Shaw:
http://cid-549e019683ce431d.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Meditations%20for%20Busy%20people/SelfAcceptance.WMA |
| posted by Jennifer on 08/15/2008 03:10 AM
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