Besides being a fantastic read, the interesting thing
about Meditations for me is, they were written while MArcus held dopwn had a very demanding day job i.e. he wrote them in his military tent at night, while campaigning against the Goths.
As a meditation teacher, I have taught over 5,000 students in - person and online at Ziva Meditation, where we are all
about meditation for better performance.
Not exact matches
In case you haven't heard enough
about how beneficial
meditation can be, here's another way researchers have found that it helps: Family members who meditated
for as little as 12 minutes a day
for two months while caring
for a relative with dementia improved their telomere maintenance.
If you're anything like the typical entrepreneur you'd be hard pressed to find the time and energy
for something like that, no matter how intrigued you were
about meditation and its many benefits (which include lower stress and higher profits — really!
While in ministry, I was quite intentional
about time away
for reflection /
meditation.
That moment can be filled individually with a prayer of any faith, with true silence
for the
meditation people, with nothing in particular
for the atheists, or with thoughts
about how you are going to remodel your kitchen next week
for those who really have no idea
about it.
but fortunately there are psychologists, mental health practitioners and others who do and I have benefitted greatly from their work, personal testimonies and the various articles / publications which they have produced --(
for example, The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology; The Religious & Spiritual Problems category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM - IV) published by the American Psychiatric Association; The US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health PubMed.gov database of healthcare and scientific literature)--
about the adverse psychological effects which can arise when persons engage in intense / deep spiritual practices such as intense / deep prayer, fasting and
meditation which alter their state of consciousness.
We should be unapologetic
about providing people with both time and space
for reflection,
meditation and, yes, prayer.
From these he put together a theory of contemplative prayer: That as person becomes increasingly contemplative in his prayer, he will move from «
meditation» (thinking
about or imagining Our Lord,
for example) to a place where
meditation, affections, and thinking ceases and are replaced by what seems to be an experience of nothing, but is closer union with God.
The programs taught me
about (1) admitting I was beat, (2) coming to believe in something greater than myself (eventually a higher power)(many evolutions and concepts of HP, all of these at one time or another: nature, the 12 steps, creator, Love, spiritual principles)(Step 3) applying my low self worth and gigantic Ego to these spiritual principles (4) write down my liabilities and assets (5) share them with another and my higher power (6 & 7) ask
for the liabilites to be removed and be patient with the process (8) Make a list of all that were harmed by me (9) make amends to such folks except whn to do so would injure them or myself (10) take a daily inventory of my day, checking
for snafus, mean temperment, arrogance etc (11)
meditation and prayer to communicate to my higher power and quiet reflection to listen
for the Truth (12) after having a spiritual awakening as a result of working these steps, help others if they wish
for help because now I am in the position to assist.
Viewers of the available video can make up their own minds
about Godard's achievement;
for me, Hail Mary prompted
meditations that we do not usually consider at Advent.
In his
meditation on «Thou shalt love thy neighbour» he writes in the spirit of the Reformers as he tells us not to give up love of wives and children but «preserve in your earthly love and friendship your love
for your neighbour».17 Certainly the suspicion
about the earthly loves remains, and Kierkegaard rightly brings it into the open.
Various forms of
meditation are of value, but they do not bring
about faith, and none are required
for faith to arise.
Some of it was
about Sufi like teachings on
meditation and going only within and I will have to admit it was borderline a bit too mystical
for me to understand... but then I tried to picture how they may have been influenced by Eastern
meditation and that not by having the knowledge we have today, perhaps that made more sense then and perhaps even
for some people it makes sense today.
And
meditation can be a very powerful force
for good or evil, so... I'm not sure
about «teaching it» in school, but I guess it wouldn't be too bad.
Fields Of Study — currently participating in this four day online
meditation workshop
for anxiety and stress, and can't say enough
about it.
I really like the audiobook «Mindfulness: The Eight - Week
Meditation Programme
for a Frantic World» and have written a bit
about it on my blog: https://knowingyouronions.wordpress.com/books-apps-and-more/
In this interview, Amanda tells us
about striving to practice
meditation in action, leaning on real, whole foods
for simplicity in her diet, skincare, and lifestyle, gratitude as a means
for staying on track with her self - care, how she approaches raising her kids on plant - based whole foods, as well as exercise, stress, and much more.
The teachers have been practicing yoga,
meditation, chanting and Ayurvedic cooking
for many years and had a wealth of knowledge to share
about this lifestyle.
In addition to medication (Zoloft and very occasionally 1/2 of a Xanax), the laundry list of things that are helping me recover (in no particular order) includes: sleep, finding more time
for myself, yoga, exercise, abdominal breathing, progressive muscle relaxation,
meditation, educating myself by reading books and web sites
about anxiety disorder — what causes it, who it often affects, how to deal with it, etc., seeing a therapist on a regular basis, reiki, taking vitamins and supplements, and reducing my commitments.
For easier pumping, try these tips for before pumping: Relax as much as you can Massage your breasts Gently rub your nipples Visualize the milk flowing down Think about your baby — bring a photo of your baby, or a blanket or item of clothing that smells like your baby Put in the earbuds and listen to music that helps you to relax Quick meditation to help you relax It may take a few days of pumping at work for you to begin to rel
For easier pumping, try these tips
for before pumping: Relax as much as you can Massage your breasts Gently rub your nipples Visualize the milk flowing down Think about your baby — bring a photo of your baby, or a blanket or item of clothing that smells like your baby Put in the earbuds and listen to music that helps you to relax Quick meditation to help you relax It may take a few days of pumping at work for you to begin to rel
for before pumping: Relax as much as you can Massage your breasts Gently rub your nipples Visualize the milk flowing down Think
about your baby — bring a photo of your baby, or a blanket or item of clothing that smells like your baby Put in the earbuds and listen to music that helps you to relax Quick
meditation to help you relax It may take a few days of pumping at work
for you to begin to rel
for you to begin to relax.
About taking the time each day to take care of me - even if it's just making time
for meditation and prayer alone, doing my makeup or taking a shower.
«When the baby wakes up in the middle of the night «
for no good reason»... rather than worrying
about how tired I'll be the next day or get frustrated that he isn't sleeping through the night, I choose to practice my «middle of the night» walking
meditation.
Creating
meditations that incorporate family members» interests will keep them interesting and fun, so listen
for clues
about what might work.
Johnson suggests setting aside just 10 minutes
for the actual
meditation and another 10
for discussion, drawing or writing
about the experience.
There is nothing wrong or any need
for guilt
about taking a girl's night out, taking a
meditation retreat, or indulging in the things that only a mom can do without a little one being around.
The practice is
about meditation and visualization, and like the others, finding the way that works best
for the individual is
about feeling confident and comfortable.
Learn
about yoga, breathing techniques
for lowering stress, aromatherapy,
meditation methods, and relaxation tapes and music.
He's talking
about the importance of the body in understanding consciousness, and somehow we've slipped into what might pass
for an impromptu
meditation session.
They attended group
meditation sessions twice a day and engaged in individual practice
for about six hours a day.
After selling his home and packing all his belongings in storage, he traveled to the small rural community of Barre, Mass.,
about 100 kilometers west of Boston, where every year people congregate
for a three - month - long «
meditation marathon.»
In fact, the great thing
about Light Watkins is that he's been in the
meditation world
for almost 20 years but maintains a lifestyle that elegantly integrates ancient wisdom from his teachers with the pace of modern life.
Remember, when you enter into
meditation with the spirit of curiosity, exploration, and allowing, I suspect
meditation for you will no longer
about being «good» or «bad.»
Designed by Harvard psychologist Yunha Kim, Simple Habit is all
about forming a habit surrounding
meditation by giving users five - minute daily
meditations for specific situations in their lives, from their commute to a tough day at work.
I don't recommend
meditation apps
for sleep (see the above rant
about getting the phone out of the bedroom!).
To be honest, I don't remember much
about those early
meditations — but I do know they were a comfort
for many years.
Through guided
meditations, energy work like reiki, journaling, walks in nature, reading and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle, I've learned to forgive myself
for negative self - talk and others
for the unkind things they say
about my body or body type.
You should practice being completely unconcerned
about the quality of your
meditations and instead strive
for quantity.
MS: I'm excited
for people to start talking more
about lifestyles that hinge on balance rather than rigor (no dairy, no refined sugars, 100 percent raw,
meditation and yoga every single day, etc.).
Start today with affirmations, journaling, exercise, self - encouragement,
meditation, yoga, walking, cooking right, and all the self - care routines that make you feel good
about you,
for you.
Since our bonds with mom, are
about love, a heart - centered
meditation is perfect thing to share
for Mother's Day.
David Lynch - Not only has he been meditating
for over thirty - five years but he's also written a book
about it, Catching the Big Fish:
Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity.
Claire Austen blogs
about yoga,
meditation and healthy living
for a modern lifestyle at eyogaforbeginners.com.
Ally Bogard just recorded several great
meditations for a new month - long program we put together
for Sakara that's all
about the power of creating rituals
for wellness and balance.
His passion
for TM (transcendental
meditation) oozes through him as he delivers one enthusiastic soundbite after another — you can feel him light up when he talks
about the practice.
About half were assigned to engage in weekly 90 - minute sessions of mindful
meditation for eight weeks.
When asked
about his own personal
meditation practice, he speaks enthusiastically, saying he's meditated «every day, twice a day,
for 37 years.»
And
meditation for about the same.
This is why I suggest specific
meditation practices
for just
about every patient.
Every morning, start your day with a simple gratitude
meditation about 3 - 10 things you are grateful
for both big and small.