Mindfulness is truly being in the now. Huffington Post contributor writer Sarah Rudell Beach says it best: “It’s the Year of Mindful Living, the age of the Mindful Revolution!” From clinical and therapeutic settings to entering classrooms, boardrooms, congressional offices and military bases, mindfulness is branching out! “Each day, scientific research confirms the physical, cognitive and emotional benefits of a mindfulness practice,” …
For beginners, it’s said that the traditional cross-legged meditation posture is too difficult. Here, Huffington Post contributor writer Hwansan Sunim explains to readers on how to practice meditation while sitting in a chair. “We’ll learn correct meditation posture, a cleansing exercise, and proper breathing technique,” says Sunim. Here we go >>
Do you feel lost? Sometimes the world can have so much influence and bearing on your life, it makes it difficult to know what is true for you. It is easy to be influenced by others, by stressful situations, and especially by what is expected of you. It can leave you feeling off track or …
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Along with helping you to become more attentive and focused, the practice of meditation comes with a long list of major physical and mental health benefits. “Although a great number of people try meditation at some point in their lives, only a small percentage actually stick with it for the long-term. This is unfortunate, and …
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With our stress levels creeping higher than ever before, we could all stand to reap the benefits of meditation. Sure, meditation may not be for everyone, but this age old technique can quiet the mind and does wonders to help people manage their stressful lives. However, sometimes sitting still, all alone with your thoughts is the worst …
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If we are in a routine in our lives, it might be challenging to find the creative energy to get our dreams in motion. It might be particularly hard if those dreams are big, compelling, and will demand our fullest selves. However, getting motivated and in gear is no different than to get your creative …
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Did you know that up to 80% of American breast cancer patients will undergo complementary therapies to manage anxiety and stress after they receive a diagnosis? ”Non-invasive alternative therapies can clear an anxious mind,” says TIME.com writer Alexandra Sifferlin. ”Though there’s no clear consensus on which integrative and alternative therapies work and which are ineffective, more and more medical …
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Spiritual union, as it’s being discussed here, is the experience of uniting with oneself, which ultimately means uniting with the divinity within. Of course, there are many spiritual traditions that teach methods and practices for reaching spiritual union. There are practices such as meditation, yoga, selfless service, and devotional chanting that can facilitate removing the …
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Just like the priest or rabbi who wears religious clothing, the Robe is an external symbol of spiritual potency, the outward and visible shape of the inner being. Wearing a Robe, like the blue robe of the High Priestess or the orange tunic of the Tibetan Monk or the white dress of the Pope, has …
There may be times in your life where you experience a deep need to retreat. Perhaps stress is high. You’ve got work and family responsibilities that are barely giving you time to breathe. You’ve got projects in your mind that you want to fulfill and you’ve been meaning to go through your old business receipts …
Like most things, as PCMag.com writer Chandra Steele says, “meditation is best learned with expert guidance along the way. But not everyone has the time or money to track down their own personal meditation guru. There is a solution much closer at hand, though. One that’s probably in your hand right now.” That’s right – meditation …
The practice in which people train to be more aware of their every moment is known as mindfulness exercises — “mindfulness” ahead of “meditation.” MedicalDaily.com writer Stephanie Castillo says that, “Mindfulness meditation has been linked to lower emotional and chemical stress levels; the ability to ease depression and anxiety; and reduced arthritis pain, asthma, risk of …
Katie O’Brien’s daughter was only 11 months old when she realized it had been exactly eleven months since she had consistently meditated. She grew disappointed for falling into the whole “motherhood won’t let me” trap, as she has always been a big believer in the many benefits of meditation. “I hit a big fat brick …
During his trial in which Socrates made the noble choice to die versus being exiled from Athens, he said, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” And this quote became the title of my first journal in 1997. Although I had written poetry and prose before, that year I made writing a means for self-exploration …
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At the peak of orgasm, we pierce through the illusion of fragmentation and separation, and glimpse the unity and interconnectedness of all beings. – Margot Anand Sacred sexuality is none other than recognizing that sexual energy is life energy. At a fundamental level, they are one. Sacred sexuality is waking up to the wisdom …
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In this busy world of ours, ,most of us don’t have five minutes to sit down and relax, let alone 30 minutes or more to meditate! Everyday, our mind gets pulled from one place to the next, scattering thoughts everywhere and leaving us stressed, highly-strung, and often anxious. However, www.healthline.com says: “it’s essential for our well-being …
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These days, the practice of meditation has become as popular in the workplace as weekly meetings. And, there couldn’t be greater reasons for it! Alongside of having a pyramid of physical and mental health benefits, recent research suggests that meditation can help boost focus, lower one’s stress levels, and even make us more compassionate. However, “despite the …
There are many types of meditation; however, the one that’s encouraged in the Creation Meditation community is learning how to focus all of your attention on one object. When you’re meditating, if you’re intensely focused on one thing that object of focus can feel like it is the only thing that exists. That’s how concentrated …
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The wonderful poem by Mary Oliver called “The Journey” beautifully describes the inner intelligence that guides and leads our lives. “One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began,” reads the first line. And what we have to do often feels incongruent with what is around us – there might be all …
Most people know of the Hero’s Journey, described in detail by mythologist Joseph Campbell and seen again and again in coming-of-age type movies and television shows. The Hero achieves spiritual union by diving into the world within. He leaves the physical world and faces various figures and faces within. He fights and defeats his inner …
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The image of the Castle, often buried deep in the psyche, is a holy place. If you were to shine the great light of your attention inward and simultaneously, feel the beauty of the heart, the image of the Castle may appear. Before reaching this royal place, however, you may have to traverse the inner …
Images are the universal language. Despite our unique conditioning, culture, upbringing, perspective, and life experiences, an image communicates to all human beings. However, not everyone will receive the same message. We will experience an image on the level we are able to receive its meaning. Images are the language of the unconscious. Each possesses an …
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Every now and then, when life feels overwhelming, remember that you have the power to step back, take a deep breath, and pause. What better time than to be in the now and enjoy the calmness without anxiety, worry, and urgency? Follow along with the guided meditation below, which brings you to a mental place of peace, …
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Always Remember: “Any question that makes you think is worth asking, and asking the right questions is the answer.” All thought question comments are welcome!
If you’re looking for a way to experience spiritual union, that beautiful sense of wholeness and integrity, turn your creativity into a spiritual practice. Doing so is a bit like practicing Tantra. Often when people hear or read Tantra, they think of sexuality. Sex can be a means to practice Tantra, though the yogic practice …
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There are numerous and various benefits of meditation, both mentally and physically. For Andy Puddicombe, founder of the Headspace meditation app, the ancient mindfulness exercises of meditation helped him battle testicular cancer. “Although meditation, of course, can’t change the uncertainty of situations, Puddicombe explains that it helps provide valuable perspective,” says Huffington Post.
You’ve experienced it, I’m sure. The symphony of sunset colors reflecting on the mountainside. The mountain itself is on fire with light and Life. The reds, the pinks, and purples are speaking your language – Love. And as Nature reveals Her Glory, you feel your soul go beyond your skin. Resting in expansion time and …
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Alchemically, gold is a symbol of transformation. The ultimate human quest, say the alchemists, is to transform the darker emotions into love, compassion, and joy. This journey is beautifully described by the metaphor of the philosopher’s stone. At first deemed unfit to be used in any part of the building, it becomes the keystone, the …
Need a boost? Sometimes, a little encouragement of words is all it takes! Find 10 of these reminders in the inspirational quotes below. Enjoy!
There’s no coincidence that in the word heart is ART. In order to be creative, in order to genuinely bring something that once did not exist into existence, we need to listen to an inner intelligence, a voice that guides the poem or painting. You might say the heart is the muse. Others would say the …
Although it’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of life, although it’s so simple to get carried away with the to-do lists and life’s responsibilities, at the core of this life is absolute holiness. The essence of this existence beckons nothing but reverence. The very fabric of this reality is woven with …
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How much time should you be setting aside to meditate each day? Are there different times during the day that call for a better meditation experience? In this short video, meditation guru Deepak Chopra answers our top FAQs on Oprah and provides views with his top eight meditation tips of all time. Enjoy!
There’s energy behind thought. It moves and animates. It’s alive and powerful. It has momentum and a compulsion to keep moving. Like a snowball rolling downhill, thought takes counter-energy to stop it. Thought requires opposing power, like presence, to finally bring its momentum to a standstill. One of the great benefits of meditation is its …
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Straighten the serpent and it is a sword, a lingam, a line. It is power. As a line, it extends into infinity on both sides and has neither beginning nor end. It is infinity made finite, the sacred made manifest. The serpent, which we see, is an extension of the invisible. It is the expression …
“Writing, which is my form of celebration and prayer,” wrote Diane Ackerman, “is also my form of inquiry.” In this quote, Ackerman, author of A Natural History of the Senses and An Alchemy of Mind, describes how writing is an activity where one can find connection, inner peace, and healing. Here are eight steps, meditation …
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Creation Meditation is a practice that cultivates: 1. Presence Creative energy and Creation itself is being born right now. Here and now is the point of power, the point through which all of life is born. What is spirituality? It’s the ability to be with what is arising right now in this moment. The author …
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Do you appreciate resting attention inward and becoming ever more aware of who you are? “Meditation,” wrote Swami Sivananda, “is the dissolution of thoughts in Eternal Awareness.” Creation Meditation is a spiritual practice of cultivating this kind of awareness. First, in silent meditation, you can cultivate the ability to be a detached observer of all …
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Being creative can bring many spiritual benefits because to do so requires going inward, listening for the next piece of creative direction, and following the lead of intuition and imagination. I know I’ve said this before that when I speak about creativity, I am not necessarily honing your ability to be creative, per se, but …
The key is a profound image. It holds so much power. Although you might imagine using a key to unlock a treasure chest or Pandora’s Box, the key – especially now at this point in human history – is meant to open the heart. Indeed, the heart needs to be opened with a key, with …
I never thought I was being creative. I wanted to be a writer and the instructions were clear: To be successful, make writing your great Love affair! So, I filled hundreds of notebooks – simply giving outer expression to my inner experience. Meanwhile, as I continued to meditate and as I continued to direct my …
Always Remember: “Any question that makes you think is worth asking, and asking the right questions is the answer.”
One of the greatest paths in life is exploring humanity’s last frontier: the inner landscape! The turning of attention inward is the grand shift of direction anyone can make. Yet, just like Lewis and Clark, who faced great unknowns and dark challenges, the path inward isn’t easy. For most of us, the mind is filled …
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Being creative immediately puts you into a state of union. By bringing your attention inward, by giving expression to the inner experience, by connecting to the creative ideas and images within, you connect human and divine. Have you ever noticed that by going inward you suddenly become available to the feelings, thoughts, and images that …
Need a boost? Sometimes, a simple reminder that you’re in control — of your happiness, that is — is all it takes. Find 16 of these reminders below. Enjoy!
Along the spiritual path, especially on the path inward, the path of introversion and descent, there must be surrender. And an inner surrender is best cultivated through mindfulness. When we begin to incorporate mindfulness exercises into our day, that’s when a growing inner surrender will take place. Surrender is necessary for the boundaries of the …
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Antonia Blumberg of Huffington Post Religion says it the best: “We all need help maintaining our personal spiritual practice.” In an effort to waken the spirituality in one’s life, she offers a daily dose of meditation prayers and mindful awareness exercises. Today’s meditation features one from The Chopra Well YouTube channel. Here, Chopra recites the Last Curtain by Rabindranath …
Do you hear that “meditation improves creative thinking, energy, stress levels, and success” as much as I do? From prestigious business people to politicians and prominent artists all over the world, the practice of meditation has become more than just a phenomenon — it has truly become a way of life. “It did to my …
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I’m sure you’ve heard that we create our reality through the confines of our beliefs. As a beloved soul mentioned to me this weekend: belief = be lived. Belief too is a way of seeing; belief is an image, the way we hold or compose the world from the inside. And through this particular …
Sure, entering the darkness might feel dangerous, especially when it’s the darkness of you. You might see your own worms and warts and decay. You might see the rotten Earth of yourself. Yet, shining the light of awareness inward is the most compassionate, the most loving, most Christ-like thing you can do. As you go …
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