tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44394481786590094792024-02-08T09:49:22.381+00:00The Great MeditationThe master Meditation site, offering everything in MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-68237754582226307822009-05-03T16:33:00.001+00:002009-05-03T16:35:24.068+00:00My Walking Meditation as a Modern Way to a Healthier LifeMy Walking Meditation as a Modern Way to a Healthier Life<br /><br /> <br /><br />Meditation has always been associated with solitude, tranquility, and physical inactivity. When one talks of meditation, you may usually come up with a scenario in which a person finds a secluded area, closes his eyes in silence, and rests his body while working his mind out. Does meditation always have to be like this? <br /><br />Meditation is an art. A method. A skill. A process. <br /><br />It is the art of keeping in touch with yourself, of discovering your entirety and the many facets of your being. It is also a skill that must be developed. <br /><br />It requires discipline and right mindset. <br /><br />You cannot simply think that you will meditate and expect to achieve a result right after. <br /><br />This requires the tuning of one's consciousness. Meditation typically involves a set of procedures and guidelines to be followed. <br /><br />Typically, the success of the activity will depend on the adherence to the given principles and rules. <br /><br />One interesting form of meditation that deviates from the old and traditional concept is walking meditation. Walking meditation is a lot different from other forms of meditation known to many. For one, you will not have to be physically inactive just to do it. In fact, you need to move and be active - you need to walk! You have to actively engage your mind and your body in this activity in order to experience a holistic positive result. <br /><br />This brings another benefit. Since walking is a daily activity, you can actually grow by meditation everyday! <br /><br />For the full article go to :-<br />http://thegreatmeditation.com/<br />Everything in MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-41705569501144731632009-04-29T16:13:00.001+00:002009-04-29T16:16:12.274+00:00My Meditation for DummysMy Meditation for Dummy<br /><br />No person would want to be called a dummy. But if you think that meditation is just a religious thing that only religious people practice, then you might be a dummy after all.<br /><br />Beginners can actually be called dummies because they have no idea what they're getting into. But if you only seek the help of knowledgeable people, or purchase helpful books about meditation, than you can go your way easily and with very little problems. <br /><br />Newbies in meditation can avoid embarrassing situations if they only try to do their homework. Before plunging into a new activity like meditation, one must know something about that activity so that he can go on smoothly and with very little trouble.<br /><br />Every individual's inner emotions and thoughts are important. It can be quite upsetting to have such thoughts torment you and take control of your life. People experience an emotional disturbance at some point in their lives, and it can be very bothersome. You will often have feelings of confusion, guilt, shame, worry, and anger. One thing that can help you regain your control over your mind and emotions is through meditation.<br /><br />Sometimes, it can be very discouraging to find meditation courses that are very religious-related. Now, there are other alternatives for people (and dummies) who want to do meditation with no religions involved. <br /><br />Meditation is misrepresented and sorely abused in many cultures. Some say that only weirdos gets involved in meditation. Different people have different perceptions of what meditation is all about. For a majority of people, meditation has nothing to do with spiritual rituals and religious beliefs. They do believe that meditation is all in the mind. Scientifically speaking, meditation is a very effective tool in terms of psychological foundation.<br /><br />Dummies often think that meditation gurus are all bearded men that live in caves or in the wilderness. Well, that is really funny but you can't find a meditation guru that fits that description nowadays. In fact, many of them are professional individuals who just want to help other people in need. They themselves have problems that only meditation has been able to answer, and now, they are<br />For the full article go to<br /><br />http://www.thegreatmeditation.com <br />and lots lots more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-38895113591114990872009-04-20T21:00:00.001+00:002009-04-20T21:07:28.002+00:00Can I Achieve Happiness Through MeditationThere is only one way to achieve happiness.That way is to simply be happy.You are probably thinking right now how do i get to be happy." "Things just don't work like that, It doesn't take into consideration the times that I am miserable because of problems or mishaps that come up in my everyday life,not to mention the tragedies." At this point I have to stop and meditate. Meditation can be done many different ways, just find the one that works best for your purposes. <br /><br />Being happy much more of the time than you have been is an incredibly difficult task to accomplish-not in the doing of it once you know how and then in keeping aware of what you have discovered.Yet,I still say that with meditation you can do it.The path that you have chose that led you to your current situation was not a few days or months in the making,but a long and strenuous path that has spanned through many years.<br /><br />In reality it has taken you as long as you have been alive to become the way you are today.It has also taken you that long to achieve what you have achieved, to possess,and to arrive at your current condition.By taking the time to meditate and think about who you are,and what you have in your life is truly what you want,If you are completely satisfied with the way your life is going,congratulations-do more of what you have been doing and you will get more of what you already have in your life.<br /><br />But if who you are,what you want,what you have,and your current conditions are less than what you want or perhaps are different from what you want,you have to start meditating about some basic changes you will need to make in your life.Failure to make those changes will find you continuing to seek the things you really would like in your life as the years pass by.<br /><br /><br /><br />For the full article go to<br />http://www.thegreatmeditation.com <br />and lots lots more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-75015089197423592862009-03-21T14:56:00.002+00:002009-03-21T15:16:07.976+00:00How Karate Can Help With MeditationHow Karate Can Help With Meditation<br /> <br />Although the ancient origins of karate are somewhat unclear to us,The one thing I can tell you,is that about 1400 years ago,while teaching at the Shaolin Temple in China,Daruma Daishi used techniques that were similar to karate.Later these techniques developed into forms of karate known as Shaolin Boxing.<br /><br />You need a clear mind to use Karate and meditating is the best way to clear your mind when you are in a sport such as karate.In 1955 one of master funakoshi's last direct pupils came to the United States and was the first person to teach karate in this country.That same year he put together Southern California Karate Association,which has grown over several years to now become a national non-profit organization. <br /><br />As I meditated I continued to learn more about karate.I learned in 1961,which happens to be my year of birth,Mr Caylor Adkins,One of Mr Ohshima's first black belts, began attending CSULB and soon formed the school's first karate club.In 1968 after being gone for a while he returned to CSULB along with a gentleman named Mr Don Depree. Mr Depree carried on the tradition and led the growing club until the year 1992,when he entrusted the leadership of the club to Mr Samir Abboud.<br /><br />Still keeping my mind clear by meditating I learned that Mr Samir Abboud was a continuing student of Don Depree since the year of 1969.Samir was the CSUBL captain of the karate club,and assistant instructor to Mr Don Depree for many years. Through meditation children and adults learn breathing techniques that help them concentrate on karate. When first starting karate you will want to start with the beginners belt.The purpose of this level is orientation.<br /><br />For the full article go to<br />http://www.thegreatmeditation.com <br />and lots lots more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-59033158498490893942009-03-14T16:21:00.001+00:002009-03-14T16:23:59.959+00:00Lets Achieve Happiness Through MeditationLets Achieve Happiness Through Meditation<br /> <br />There is only one way to achieve happiness.That way is to simply be happy.You are probably thinking right now how do i get to be happy." "Things just don't work like that, It doesn't take into consideration the times that I am miserable because of problems or mishaps that come up in my everyday life,not to mention the tragedies." At this point I have to stop and meditate. Meditation can be done many different ways, just find the one that works best for your purposes. <br /><br />Being happy much more of the time than you have been is an incredibly difficult task to accomplish-not in the doing of it once you know how and then in keeping aware of what you have discovered.Yet,I still say that with meditation you can do it.The path that you have chose that led you to your current situation was not a few days or months in the making,but a long and strenuous path that has spanned through many years.<br /><br />In reality it has taken you as long as you have been alive to become the way you are today.It has also taken you that long to achieve what you have achieved, to possess,and to arrive at your current condition.By taking the time to meditate and think about who you are,and what you have in your life is truly what you want,If you are completely satisfied with the way your life is going,congratulations-do more of what you have been doing and you will get more of what you already have in your life.<br /><br /><br />For the full article go to<br />http://the greatmeditation.com <br />and lots lots more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-77364832102877299342009-03-08T15:37:00.000+00:002009-03-08T15:38:13.580+00:00Lets Use Our Meditation To ChangeLets Use Our Meditation To Change<br /> <br />Adapting to any kind of change in your life can be very stressful. The one thing I have learned when it comes to any kind of change is to keep it on a positive level. To do that I stay calm by meditating and keep it all in perspective. I was talking to a friend how I was very apprehensive about a change I would soon have to make in my life.She told me that almost over twenty years ago she had bought a brand new car and it was parked in an alley next to her house. <br /><br />She walked out of the house just in time to see and old vw bus scrape the front fender of her car. As she continued to tell me what happened she let me know she was trying to stay calm and knew she had to meditate and get focused on the situation. She went on to tell me that the driver got out of his car,threw his hat on the ground,then hung his head,holding it in his hands. She knew that he obviously didn't have the money to pay for the damage to her car and he almost started to cry.<br /><br />My friend still meditating to keep things in perspective walked up to the man and you could tell he was very nervous and expected her to say something like What an idiot,Are you blind,or just something so mean that he would just feel terrible.As she walked up to the man she simply said don't worry about the scrape and to have a nice day.He couldn't believe what he was hearing. He began to cry tears of happiness and hugged my friend. He then ran to his wife who was in the car wondering what they were going to do and he hugged his wife and introduced her to my friend. <br /><br />As they were talking my friend told them how she used meditation to keep as calm as possible <br /><br />For the full article go to<br />http://thegreatmeditation.com<br />and lots lots more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-60775741524585929682009-02-28T19:50:00.001+00:002009-02-28T19:53:19.365+00:00My Techniques That You Might Not Know About-MeditationMy Techniques That You Might Not Know About-Meditation <br /><br />Meditation and holistic living have become buzzwords in recent years, with more and more people seeking an alternative to the frantic pace of modern life. However, many practitioners don't consider the barriers modern society presents to meditation. Even seasoned meditation practitioners can lose focus in the speed-crazed, mindset of modern life. Meditation encourages a strong self awareness and a healthy mind-body connection. Today's culture seems to operate on a completely different system. <br /><br />The modern world is addicted to activity, and the more the better. Because of this, many people remain chained to distractions and cannot tap into their body's natural potential to break free.<br />Stress is created when the mind is not doing what the body is. If you are doing bills and your mind is wandering from picking up the kids and making dinner to finishing up at work, that creates stress. But if your mind is focused on what your body is doing, then there is no stress. This is a fundamental meditation technique.<br /><br />Most meditation techniques assume the mind-body already exists. This works well in a mountain monastery, but can be difficult to achieve with the hectic pace of modern lifestyle. A more basic gateway into that mind-body connection is needed.<br />A transition from the modern world into meditation should tap into the senses. You're trying to strengthen the bond and focus your attention on multiple levels. Look for ways to utilize textures that interest you, sounds that soothe you, and scents that enhance your focus.<br /><br />Experiment with simple, easy motions to relax your body and to <br /><br />For the full article go to<br />http://thegreatmeditation.com<br />and lots lots more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-82433019975923334672009-02-21T18:26:00.001+00:002009-02-21T18:36:29.159+00:00Anapana Meditation for Your ChildWho says that meditation is only for adults? Today, even children can do meditation. Times are changing at a very fast pace. Even children are prone to stress and depression. They are too young to take many medications, and one great alternative is to find an appropriate meditation method for your child.<br /><br />Through a doctor's visit, your child's problem can be identified. Some doctors will readily express that your child is a good candidate for meditation. But since they are still too young to do meditation on their own, you must look for a guided meditation that will suit your child.<br /><br />Children are easily discouraged of lengthy sessions, and that is why almost all of the meditation courses offered for children are only for a day. If you're child is 8 to 12 years old, it's quite easy to find an organization or institution that offer such courses on meditation. Try to do a search online and see if you can find one near your locality. You can also ask friends and relatives if they know of a certain meditation course offered exclusively for children. Your child is a precious gift from God. So it is very important to aid him or her in their meditation.<br /><br />There are several meditation techniques that you can choose from, but of all the techniques, it is best to choose the Anapana meditation. Why, you might ask; well, children are easily taught of this particular technique. Anapana meditation is a mental purification process that is achieved by self-observation. Children are very observant, so this is the right time to mentally train your child.<br /><br />Anapana meditation is just the very first step in Vipassana meditation practice.<br /><br />For the full article go to<br />http://thegreatmeditation.com<br />and lots lots mor on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-86821781047041283382009-02-15T23:15:00.001+00:002009-02-15T23:18:08.033+00:00Lets Do Meditation Through MusicLets Do Meditation Through Music<br /> <br />Clearing your mind through meditation is one of the most peaceful ways you can find to just relieve all the tension you have in your body. Once your mind and body are relaxed you can start to just enjoy some time to yourself. I know that most of us listen to the radio at some point of the day. You may enjoy music ranging from country,to easy listening,to disco,soft rock,classic country,or even blue grass. <br /><br />Whatever kind of music you enjoy you can find this as a very relaxing way of meditation. For a lot of you that are in good physical shape and like to exercise in a gym at home or even by jogging you want to be able to free your mind of a lot of things that have bothered you through the day.If you are out and about doing your exercises take a Walkman with you and just put it on a station that you really like and let the music just relax all of your tension. <br /><br />If you are at home exercising or even cooking or cleaning if you have a CD player get one of your favorite Cd's and play it while you are doing the things you need to do.You can also just go get some blank tapes and record your favorite music off the radio for your meditation. One of the things I find relaxing is listening to music while I am working on the computer. <br /><br />I have found free sites such as lime wire and frost wire and have taken the time to download my all time favorite songs. I transfer the songs I enjoy into my windows media player and play my music everyday when I am on the computer. I just quietly sing along to my favorite music relax and just meditate about my day. I actually use my keyboard a lot and have to do a lot of typing about different subjects. I have found that if I am not completely relaxed and my mind clear I will make many mistakes in my work which I can't afford to do. <br /><br />For the full article go to<br />http://thegreatmeditation.com<br />and lots lots mor on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-17077325975071733272008-12-15T12:12:00.001+00:002008-12-15T12:14:04.375+00:00Lets Achieve Happiness Through MeditationThere is only one way to achieve happiness.That way is to simply be happy.You are probably thinking right now how do i get to be happy." "Things just don't work like that, It doesn't take into consideration the times that I am miserable because of problems or mishaps that come up in my everyday life,not to mention the tragedies." At this point I have to stop and meditate. Meditation can be done many different ways, just find the one that works best for your purposes. <br /><br />Being happy much more of the time than you have been is an incredibly difficult task to accomplish-not in the doing of it once you know how and then in keeping aware of what you have discovered.Yet,I still say that with meditation you can do it.The path that you have chose that led you to your current situation was not a few days or months in the making,but a long and strenuous path that has spanned through many years.<br /><br />To read the complete Article Visit <br />Denis at <br /><br />http://thegreatmaditation.com<br /><br />For a great deal more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-62619476201732574572008-12-07T12:57:00.003+00:002008-12-07T13:10:50.829+00:00Finding Your Truth in Meditation BooksFinding Your Truth in Meditation Books<br /><br />This world is made up of many different realities. All of these, diverse as they may seem, actually work and revolve around one thing – the meaning of life. The search for things like happiness, victory, and personal satisfaction is actually a quest for life's real essence. Where do you find all these things? You might be amazed, but everything is actually found within one's self. The answer to life's endless questions, the unlocking of the many mysteries of living, all these are hidden in the deepest recesses of man's soul.<br /><br />Near as they are, getting in touch with all these realities, all the solutions needed to lift the world from its misery, is actually a great feat that requires will and determination. If you wish to unravel the many treasures within yourself, you will find a great help from meditation books.<br /><br />Meditation is a practice, an activity that has its origin thousands of generations ago. Many philosophers and thinkers are known in the promotion of this activity and the benefits that it provides. In this modern era of fast living, meditation still finds a place in the lifestyle of many people. There are various forms of meditation being introduced and practiced, meditation programs being offered, and even meditation books which are all designed to lead people in the path and direction towards themselves and to the truths that many are looking for. <br /><br />Meditations books offer insights about taking full advantage of meditation in man's everyday living. Whether you are a beginner, someone curious about meditation, or a person whose goal in life is to find the real essence of existence, there are actually various meditation books to help you get started. <br /><br />Every meditation book is written for enlightenment, which is actually the goal of every meditation practice. Enlightenment lurks within the pure silence of the soul, and it is only when you are able to establish connection with your inner self will you be able to find the truths that you need in order to live a happier and a healthier life. <br /><br />To read the complete Article Visit <br />Denis at <br /><br />http://thegreatmaditation.com<br /><br />For a great deal more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-88517386785570247102008-10-22T18:27:00.001+00:002008-10-22T18:29:37.183+00:00Overview of Rene Descartes Meditation on First PhilosophyOverview of Rene Descartes Meditation on First Philosophy <br /><br />Rene Descartes was a French philosopher who was highly influential. He was also a writer, mathematician, and scientist. Rene Descartes or Renatus Cartesius was named as the Father of Modern Philosophy. <br /><br />Descartes more often contrasted his point of view among his predecessors. He always consider his writing unique, a work that nobody has ever written before. However, many of his philosophical elements revealed influences of Augustine and Aristotle which tackles about the 16th century stoicism revisions. <br /><br />Descartes natural philosophy is different from what is taught in schools on two aspects. First, he rejected the corporeal substance analysis of forms and matters. Second, he rejected any appeal to natural or divine ends which explain natural phenomena. Even in Descartes theology, he insisted on God's absolute freedom regarding creation. <br /><br />Descartes is commonly regarded as a modern thinker who first provided philosophical frameworks of natural sciences. In his work Meditations on First Philosophy, he attempted to arrive at an original set of ideologies which can be accepted as true by anyone without doubts. He then employed methodological skepticism wherein he doubted any idea that appears to be doubtful just to create a solid foundation for authentic knowledge. <br /><br />Initially, Rene Descartes had arrived to only one principle that thought exists. It is the main proof of existence because thoughts cannot be entirely separated from a person. In Meditations on First Philosophy, this is called as cogito ergo sum. Therefore, he concluded that he really exists. <br /><br />He based his conclusions on perceiving his body by using his senses, although in the past studies, these are proven unreliable. So he concludes that the thinking thing in him is the only knowledge which is not doubtful at all. Thus he defined thought as becoming immediately conscious of what is happening in him and he is conscious about it. Thinking is an activity of every person that gets immediate conscious. <br /><br />He further demonstrated the limitations of his senses through the Wax Argument. Descartes uses wax as an example, his senses has informed him about its specific characteristics including texture, shape, color, smell, and others. When the wax is brought towards the flame, these characteristics completely change. But still, it appears to be the same wax although his senses have already informed him that the characteristics are now different. So, for him to grasp the wax's nature properly, he doesn't use his senses instead he uses his mind. Thus what he thought he had seen with his eyes, he actually grasped it solely with his power of judgment that is in his mind. <br /><br />In this way, Rene Descartes continues his construction of a knowledge system which discards perceptions as unreliable and admits deductions as a technique. In the middle of Meditation on First Philosophy, he also offered ontological proofs of God's benevolence. He believed that his sensory system and working mind are provided by God. And God never desires in deceiving him. But this became a controversial argument because his benevolent notions about God were also developed from his arguments which are doubting perceptions. In this supposition, he finally established the possibility of obtaining knowledge regarding the world through perception and deduction. <br /><br />In the system of Descartes, knowledge can take the forms of ideas while philosophical investigation contemplates these ideas.<br /><br /><br />To read the complete Article Visit <br />Denis at <br /><br />http://thegreatmaditation.com<br /><br />For a great deal more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-42016794450104602652008-10-10T20:00:00.001+00:002008-10-10T20:04:19.646+00:00An All-Around Yoga Exercise: 12-Step Salute to the SunOne of the all-around yoga exercises is the 12-step salute to the sun. Do it once or twice when you get up in the morning to help relieve stiffness and invigorate the body. Multiple repetitions at night will help you to relax; insomniacs often find that six to 12 rounds help them fall asleep. <br /><br />1. Stand with your feet slightly apart, palms together, thumbs against your chest. <br /><br />2. Inhale deeply while slowly raising your hands over your head, and bend back as far as possible, while tightening your buttocks. Hold for three seconds. <br /><br />3. Slowly exhale and bend forward, keeping your knees straight, until your fingers touch the floor outside your feet. (If you can't touch the floor, go as close as you can.) Bring your head in toward your knees. <br /><br />4. Slowly inhale, bend your knees, and if your fingertips aren't outside your feet on the floor, place them there. Slide your right foot back as far as you can go, with the right knee an inch or so off the floor, (a lunge position). Now look up as high as possible, arching your back. <br /><br />5. Before exhaling again, slide your left foot back until it is beside the right one, and with your weight supported on your palms and toes, straighten both legs so that your body forms a flat plane. Make sure your stomach is pulled in. <br /><br />6. Slowly exhale, bend both knees to the floor, bend with your hips in the air, lower your chest and forehead to the floor. <br /><br />7. Now inhale slowly and look up, bending your head back, then raising it, followed by your upper chest, then lower chest.<br /><br />To read the complete Article Visit <br />Denis at <br /><br />http://thegreatmeditation.com/<br /><br />For a great deal more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-41121958424013830412008-10-03T19:37:00.001+00:002008-10-03T19:39:39.757+00:00Using Meditation Through MusicClearing your mind through meditation is one of the most peaceful ways you can find to just relieve all the tension you have in your body. Once your mind and body are relaxed you can start to just enjoy some time to yourself. I know that most of us listen to the radio at some point of the day. You may enjoy music ranging from country,to easy listening,to disco,soft rock,classic country,or even blue grass. <br /><br />Whatever kind of music you enjoy you can find this as a very relaxing way of meditation. For a lot of you that are in good physical shape and like to exercise in a gym at home or even by jogging you want to be able to free your mind of a lot of things that have bothered you through the day.If you are out and about doing your exercises take a Walkman with you and just put it on a station that you really like and let the music just relax all of your tension. <br /><br />If you are at home exercising or even cooking or cleaning if you have a CD player get one of your favorite Cd's and play it while you are doing the things you need to do.You can also just go get some blank tapes and record your favorite music off the radio for your meditation. One of the things I find relaxing is listening to music while I am working on the computer. <br /><br />I have found free sites such as lime wire and frost wire and have taken the time to download my all time favorite songs. I transfer the songs I enjoy into my windows media player and play my music everyday when I am on the computer. I just quietly sing along to my favorite music relax and just meditate about my day. I actually use my keyboard a lot and have to do a lot of typing about different subjects<br /><br />To read the complete Article Visit <br />Denis at <br /><br />http://thegreatmeditation.com/<br /><br />For a great deal more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-9566362028060280602008-08-03T13:30:00.001+00:002008-08-03T13:39:31.003+00:00<strong>Our Deep Meditation Music <br />For Troubled Individuals</strong><br /><br />Many forms of meditation are applicable to many situations. If you're a music lover, then perhaps you might want to try meditation music. In fact, as a human being, you can be compared to musical instruments because you can hum, sing, whistle, and make other pleasing and expressive sounds. Every person's musical experience is often described with words like harmony, flow, stimulate, healing, in trance, in tune, uplift, and many others. When you express yourself through musical sounds, something unusual is happening inside your system.<br /><br />Numerous distractions bombard individuals as they go through their daily lives like noise pollution, social melodrama, stress of daily commute, tedium of work, and a lot more. Life today is considered fast-paced because of a lot of new technological advancements, and therefore, people suffer from continuing stress. You can't focus on your work effectively because your mind is already overloaded, uninspired, and burnt out. This results to a creativity block that can bring hopelessness to a person. But here's the good news, there is a way to combat and cope with this kind of situation and that is through deep meditation music.<br /><br />Where can you find such music? If you have no idea, then it would be better to ask the help of someone with knowledge about music meditation. On the net, you can find several sites that provide pre-recorded programs on music meditation. <br /><br />It was only after 1973 when music was used for meditation. All the programs make use of the binaural technology. Through this technology, the brainwave frequencies (right and left hemispheres) are synchronized.<br /><br />To read the complete Article Visit <br />Denis at <br /><br />http://thegreatmeditation.com/<br /><br />For a great deal more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-91236707717198139762008-07-05T14:10:00.001+00:002008-07-05T14:37:11.011+00:00Chakra Meditation: My Beginners Guide to This Great Meditation MethodChakra Meditation:<br /> My Beginners Guide to This Great Meditation Method<br /><br /><br />Your health is the most important things that you have to take care of. Because of this, a lot of people are doing everything they can just to get the perfect balance of chemicals in their body in order to obtain perfect health. You also need to consider that most people find it hard to relax and control their emotions. You need to learn that anger contributes to poor health and this is the emotion that you should minimise as much as possible. It is important that you should never be angry if you don’t need to be angry in order to balance your spiritual self to promote good health and good healing.<br /><br />Today, a lot of people are participating in different kinds of meditation in order to achieve balance in their emotions and also in their spirit. You need to know that meditating can contribute a lot of great benefits for your body. With meditation, you will be able to relax more and you can effectively control your emotions and never be angry if you don’t need to be angry. By not wasting precious energy on being angry, you can put all these negative energies and turn it into positive energies that can be useful in your everyday life. Always remember that nothing distracts more or uses up more energy more than anger.<br /><br />So, if you are having problems controlling your emotions, problems in relaxing, or you simply want to experience oneness with yourself, you have to try chakra meditation.<br /><br /><br />To read the complete Article Visit <br />Denis at <br /><br />http://thegreatmeditation.com/<br /><br />For a great deal more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-75156087604291075492008-06-21T15:08:00.001+00:002008-06-21T15:09:38.781+00:00My Overview on Meditation and Its Importance to CommunionMy Overview on Meditation and Its Importance to Communion <br /><br /><br />Meditation is synonymous to serenity. It's a process which involves concentration on a sound, your breathing, or an object. The idea of meditation is to concentrate or focus your thoughts on a single relaxing thing over a certain duration of time. Usually, it can last for about fifteen to thirty minutes. <br /><br />Meditation is also considered as a skill. So, it is necessary to practice regularly to achieve satisfying and positive results. Meditation done for longer periods of time can help you build some good experiences. <br /><br />Meditation's ultimate goal is to achieve a constant state of the mind. As you master doing your meditation, your mind can achieve the tranquility of water in a windless place. With a still mind during the meditation process, your inner self will be revealed. Once your mind is distracted, do a couple of breathing techniques to achieve calmness. You will fail the entire process if your mind thinks of other things including internal gossip, mental commentary, or analysis. <br /><br />Never forget that during your deep meditation state, you can recall some past buried memories like childhood abuse or other traumas. Never be surprised since it is normal. As meditation progresses, it can turn into a dynamic, pleasurable, and blissful experience. <br /><br />Mostly, meditation is done during worships including communion. This is an event wherein God's food is consumed. It is advisable to practice meditation rituals as much as possible for security and comfort. <br /><br />Each church has its own celebration of communion. However the reasons are similar. <br /><br />There are other lots of practices in sharing the body and blood of Christ. Millions of people around the world are doing it in different ways. Some just stay in their seats and receive the bread while others go in front of the sanctuary. People can meditate wherever they are before receiving communion. They can worship at cathedrals, small weatherboard churches, homes, or even in prisons. Food, usually bread and liquid, usually grape juice or wine are incorporated upon remembering the unfaltering love of God through his son Jesus Christ. It is a commitment to share and respond to<br /><br />For the complete Article Visit <br />Denis at <br /><br />http://thegreatmeditation.com/<br /><br />For a great deal more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-8258303882988386692008-05-28T14:44:00.000+00:002008-05-28T14:45:51.431+00:00Do Meditation ProudDo Meditation Proud<br /><br />Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life.<br /><br />Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other spiritual disciplines. However, you don’t have to be a monk or mystic to enjoy its benefits. And you don’t even have to be in a special place to practice it. You could even try it in your own living room!<br /><br />Although there are many different approaches to meditation, the fundamental principles remain the same. The most important among these principles is that of removing obstructive, negative, and wandering thoughts and fantasies, and calming the mind with a deep sense of focus. This clears the mind of debris and prepares it for a higher quality of activity.<br /><br />The negative thoughts you have – those of noisy neighbors, bossy officemates, that parking ticket you got, and unwanted spam– are said to contribute to the ‘polluting’ of the mind, and shutting them out is allows for the ‘cleansing’ of the mind so that it may focus on deeper, more meaningful thoughts.<br /><br />Some practitioners even shut out all sensory input – no sights, no sounds, and nothing to touch – and try to detach themselves from the commotion around them. You may now focus on a deep, profound thought if this is your goal. It may seem deafening at first, since we are all too accustomed to constantly hearing and seeing things, but as you continue this exercise you will find yourself becoming more aware of everything around you.<br /><br />If you find the meditating positions you see on television threatening – those with impossibly arched backs, and painful-looking contortions – you need not worry. The principle here is to be in a comfortable position conducive to concentration. This may be while sitting cross-legged, standing, lying down, and even walking.<br /><br />If the position allows you to relax and focus, then that would be a good starting point. While sitting or standing, the back should be straight, but not tense or tight. In other positions, the only no-no is slouching and falling asleep.<br /><br />Loose, comfortable clothes help a lot in the process since tight fitting clothes have a tendency to choke you up and make you feel tense.<br /><br />The place you perform meditation should have a soothing atmosphere. It may be in your living room, or bedroom, or any place that you feel comfortable in. You might want an exercise mat if you plan to take on the more challenging positions (if you feel more focused doing so, and if the contortionist in you is screaming for release). You may want to have the place arranged so that it is soothing to your senses.<br /><br />Silence helps most people relax and meditate, so you may want a quiet, isolated area far from the ringing of the phone or the humming of the washing machine. Pleasing scents also help in that regard, so stocking up on aromatic candles isn’t such a bad idea either.<br /><br />The monks you see on television making those monotonous sounds are actually performing their mantra. This, in simple terms, is a short creed, a simple sound which, for these practitioners, holds a mystic value.<br /><br />You do not need to perform such; however, it would pay to note that focusing on repeated actions such as breathing, and humming help the practitioner enter a higher state of consciousness.<br /><br />The principle here is focus. You could also try focusing on a certain object or thought, or even, while keeping your eyes open, focus on a single sight.<br /><br />One sample routine would be to – while in a meditative state – silently name every part of you body and focusing your consciousness on that part. While doing this you should be aware of any tension on any part of your body. Mentally visualize releasing this tension. It works wonders.<br /><br />In all, meditation is a relatively risk-free practice and its benefits are well worth the effort (or non-effort – remember we’re relaxing).<br /><br />Studies have shown that meditation does bring about beneficial physiologic effects to the body. And there has been a growing consensus in the medical community to further study the effects of such. So in the near future, who knows, that mystical, esoteric thing we call meditation might become a science itself!<br /><br />Visit Denis at http://thegreatmeditation.com/<br />For a great deal more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-15764525434070909062008-05-11T13:00:00.001+00:002008-05-11T13:03:15.555+00:00The Importance of Breathing in Zen MeditationThe Importance of Breathing in <br />Zen Meditation <br /><br /><br />In layman's term, Zen meditation is letting go of pessimistic thoughts and simply relaxing. In Buddhism, it is a contemplative discipline performed to achieve calmness in body and mind. Most importantly, it aims for a practitioner to understand the nature of life to obtain enlightenment. <br /><br />To fully experience positive results of Zen meditation, there are three general methods to consider such as <br />(1) Concentration; <br />(2) Koan Introspection; and <br />(3) Shikantaza. <br /><br />Concentration is the main emphasis to start Zen meditation. You need to focus on your breathing which is commonly ministered by counting. Let breathing be your shield to any distraction. On the other hand, Koan Introspection focuses on "koan." Koan is an entity used for meditation. "Just sitting" or Shikantaza is meditation where an object has no place, instead mere concentration is needed. <br /><br />Once you have chosen a specific method, then it is time for you to be aware of the common positions undertaken in Zen meditation. <br /><br />Burmese Position<br /><br />At first glance the said position looks like a simple cross-legged position. With the Burmese position, you need to situate your feet so it will be in front of one another and let both your feet relax on the floor. You need to ensure that your heels are pointed towards your pelvis. Also rested on the floor are your knees. <br /><br />Seiza Position<br /><br />Seiza is the Japanese term for correct sitting. It can be achieved by letting your lower leg kneel. Make sure that your feet are under your buttocks and that your toes are positioned in a backward manner. <br /><br />Half-Lotus Position <br /><br />Indian-style with one leg on the top of the other is the half-lotus position. To achieve such sitting position, you need to be seated on an Indian-style of sitting. After which, lift one leg without letting the legs be unfolded. <br /><br />Full-Lotus Position<br /><br />Make sure that you are seated Indian style. Then, pick one foot and take it to the crook of your knee. Let it rest, ensuring that the base of your knee is in an upward position. The final step you need to undertake is to bring the other foot to the other knee just like what you did on the first. <br /><br />After you have chosen a comfortable Zen position for you, there are other important considerations you need to carry out: <br /><br />? Keep your mouth close. Ensure that your tongue is calmly pushed beside the upper palate to prevent salivation and swallowing. <br />? Keep your eyes low. Fix your eyes on the ground. <br />? Keep your chin tucked-in. <br />? Keep your nose in line with your navel. <br />? Keep your torso not to lean forward or backward. <br />? Keep your hands enclosed in a "cosmic mudra." Your dominant hand should be in an upward palm position to hold the other hand. <br /><br />Zen meditation concentrates on breathing. Breathe in Zen meditation is said to be the fundamental force in one's body. Together with mind, the two are considered the reality of life. <br /><br />With the kind of life people are in right now, Zen meditation may be a helpful act to be relieved from stress and tension.<br /><br />Visit Denis at http://thegreatmeditation.com/<br />For a great deal more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-72372929942408989242008-03-29T09:11:00.001+00:002008-03-29T09:26:57.633+00:00Meditation Chair: As Tool for MeditationMeditation Chair: As Tool for Meditation<br /><br /><br />Its true in today's world, many people live a very hectic lifestyle just to make ends meet. People feel the need to work hard in order for them to live their daily lives in comfort and also in order to just feed their family. In today's economy, you too have to work hard in order to provide for everything for your family and for yourself.<br /><br />Although you may provide yourself and your family's daily needs, you need to consider that being stressed all the time is also bad for your health. Recent studies indicate that stress contributes to high blood pressure and heart diseases to mention only a few things. So thanks to the hectic lifestyle that people live today, heart disease is considered to be the number one killer in the United States of America and Europe.<br /><br />This is why you should also know how to free your mind and body from stress in order for you to live a healthy and comfortable life. Many people relieve their stress by relaxing in their favorite chair while watching their favorite TV show. This can help, but it still doesn’t give you enough rest. One of the best ways to relax is through meditation. Through meditation, you will be able to fully relax your mind and body. You have to consider that by watching TV, your brain is still working full time by absorbing all the details in TV. You may be relaxed physically, but mentally, you are not.<br /><br />So, aside from sleeping, meditation is the next best thing to relax. It enables you to fully relax your mind and body and keep it fresh again without sleeping. Besides, you only sleep once a day and sometimes, because of work some people lack sleep. If you are one of these people, then you have to learn how to meditate. Although meditation has been discovered thousands of years before, you have to consider that modern science and research have found that meditation can indeed relax your mind and body. There is scientific proof that meditation can even be better than sleep.<br /><br />However, before you start practicing meditation, you have to have the essential tools for it in order for you to experience proper meditation.<br /><br />Of course, one of the best ways to relax is by sitting. If you combine it with meditation, you can maximize your meditation method. However, a conventional chair just won't do. You have to consider getting a meditation chair in order to provide more comfort and increase your meditation potential to its fullest.<br /><br />Meditation requires you to be in the right sitting position. If you take meditation classes, you will know about the right sitting position in meditation. Although you may see Buddhist monks sitting and meditation on hard wood, you have to consider that they are experts and don’t need the assistance of meditation chairs. The meditation chair provides additional comfort to your bottom and your back to allow the proper flow of energy throughout your body.<br /><br />Meditation chairs are well-cushioned to provide comfort and convenience. So, if you are just starting out on meditation, you should consider getting a meditation chair in order for you to practice meditation in comfort.<br /><br />Visit Denis at http://thegreatmeditation.com/<br />For a great deal more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-7840434633456866442008-03-15T19:25:00.001+00:002008-03-15T19:25:57.857+00:00Christian Meditation:Christian Meditation: <br /><br />Knowing About God's Word and Obeying It<br /><br /><br />When you hear people say meditation, there is a great chance that you will often think of Buddhist monks humming with their hands on their large beads. You will also imagine bald people in yellow robes reaching enlightenment. You have to consider that meditation isn't only done by bald monks in yellow robes in order to reach enlightenment and know about Buddha's words of wisdom, you have to consider that other religions, such as the Christian religion also practices meditation but in a very different way.<br /><br />The Christian bible tells Christian followers to think about God's word. You have to consider that what you think about affects the action you take. The mind is a powerful part of your body that can control your mind. So, by thinking about God's words about the great things you have to do in order to benefit other people and help people who can't help themselves, you will be making a good thing on society.<br /><br />Meditation has a very different meaning in the Christian religion. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to shave your head and wear yellow robes, lie down on the floor or squat in order to meditate, meditation in the Christian religion means to think. In Christian meditation, you have to think about the good words that God has commanded people to do. You have to consider that you shouldn’t break the commandments and you have to do good to your fellow human beings in order to go to heaven and have eternal life.<br /><br />You should consider that meditation isn't just about thinking about Gods word, but you have to consider that you have to focus on it in order to imprint it in your mind and have a guide to live your life free from sin. Christian meditation is very easy to do and not as complex as you might think. All you need to do is pray with your heart and think of the things God have said. There are three times during a day where you can do Christian meditation in order to guide your everyday life. First is just before you sleep in order to make sure that you think of what God's words were as you go to sleep, upon waking up in order to have a guide to start your day, and some time in your day so that you won't forget about God's word.<br /><br />You don’t have to lie down in order to do Christian meditation. All you need to do is think about God's word wholeheartedly and also accept them as your daily guide in your daily life.<br /><br />As you can see, you will know what your priorities in life are if you do Christian meditation. All you need is a little time to think about what God has said and in order to satisfy your soul's needs. As you live life like this, you will see that you will be happier and be more satisfied on how you live your life.<br /><br />Visit Denis at http://thegreatmeditation.com/<br />For a great deal more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-20838101847382013532008-03-09T16:05:00.000+00:002008-03-09T16:10:48.039+00:00Behind the Understanding of Torah The Three Faculties of Jewish MeditationBehind the Understanding of Torah <br /><br />The Three Faculties of Jewish Meditation<br /><br /><br />In Hebrew, Jewish Meditation is called hitbonenut or hisbonenus. Usually, these are most clearly explained in the Hasidic and Kabbalistic texts. Hebrew pertains to one of the many dialects under the languages of Canaanite. It flourished as the Israel's spoken language between tenth century BCE and third or fourth CE (the Byzantine Period) upon the extinction of several Canaanite dialects. <br /><br />The term hisbonenus is derived from Binah, a Hebrew word which means understanding. This understanding is based from analytical study involving any topics. In general, hisbonenus is referred to as the Torah study under Kabbalah explanations for achieving a greater appreciation and understanding of God. <br /><br />The primary Judaism document is the Torah. Traditional rabbinic writings provided several ideas about the revelation of the whole Torah. Many considered the event at Mount Sinai, when God revealed the Ten Commandments to Moses as one of the most significant revelatory event. The orthodox rabbis dated the revelation as 1280 BCE. Sources given by some rabbis stated that the whole Torah was all given at once during the revelation. The maximalist believed that the dictations not only include quotes which are appearing in the texts, but also each word contained in the texts itself, even the phrases and the revelation of the death of Moses. <br /><br />Kabbalah transliterated as Qabalah, Kabbala, Cabala, or other related permutations means receiving of a particular tradition. It interprets esoterically the Bible of the Hebrew (Tanakh), aggadah and halakha (classical texts of the Jews), and mitzvot (practices). Mystical doctrines are expressed in connection with simultaneous transcendence and immanence of God. This was the attempted declaration to the old paradox that explains the Ultimate Being, in which even the blind Isaac cannot conceive it in his thoughts, but he came to be experienced and known by the people that He created. <br /><br />The Kabbalah declares that each intellectual process should be incorporated with three faculties. It includes Daas, Binah, and Chochma. Daas literally means knowledge. This pertains to the ability of the mind to hold and focus its concentration on the Binah and Chochma. Chochma literally means wisdom. This is the ability of the mind to create a new point of view in a concept which one didn't know before. Binah literally means understanding. This is the ability of the mind to obtain a new point of view from Chochma and evaluate all its propositions and simplify the concepts to be well understood. <br /><br />It is a fact that hisbonenus referring to Binah defines Jewish meditation to distinguish it from other meditation forms. The philosophy of Hasidic and Kabbalah rejected the idea that any new point of view doesn't necessarily come from a mere concentration only. They also explained that although Daas is an important part of cognition, it's similar to an empty container without the study, learning, and analysis coming from the power of Binah. The Chassidic philosophy also stated that the new discovery or insight of a scientist (Chochma) is the end result of a deep analysis and study of his topics (Binah). <br /><br />However, Chassidic masters revealed that deep concentration for a longer period of time sometimes devoid intellectual contents that can lead to hallucinations, insanity, and sensory deprivation instead of achieving spiritual enlightenment. The true enlightenment corresponds with Torah understandings specifically the Hasidic and Kabbalah philosophy explanations.Denis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-81479244858672254732008-03-02T13:32:00.001+00:002008-03-02T15:54:50.249+00:00Daily Meditation, For People Working through Grief:Daily Meditation<br /><br />For People Working through Grief:<br /><br />People go through a lot of problems in life. Few of them find it easy to deal with such problems but a great number of people can't cope with the situation and end up being depressed. When something of great importance to you is lost, what do you initially feel? The answer is grief and this is such a strong feeling that many individuals experience, young or old alike.<br /><br />While many persons prefer to evade grieving experiences, it is still best to face up to it and deal with the experience with strong determination. If you keep on going around the problem, it will not disappear and sooner or later, you have to deal with the problem.<br /><br />Are there effective ways to help people working through their grief? There are several options for an individual experiencing sorrow. You must know however, that grief can consume all your energy, leaving you feeling exhausted and drained. That is why you should continue all your daily activities and health routines. <br /><br />Grief is a normal feeling. When something or someone is lost, you will feel an empty space inside your heart; you will soon find yourself in tears and in great sadness. Mourning is also natural, but not all people can through this stage and so they need some form of aid or support. <br /><br />A lot of people, as mentioned earlier, prefer to evade the situation. They want other people to believe that they are all right and that nothing's wrong by pushing their emotions away which are a mistake. This can harden a person's feelings and it will have a tremendous effect on his or her emotional life.<br /><br />So what can you do to go through grief? There are a lot of things that you can do, including daily meditation.<br /><br />First, you must eat nourishing meals regularly. There are depressed and sad persons who resort to eating too much while others barely eat. Either way, you're bound to get sick because anything in excess or insufficient can make a person ill. <br /><br />Try to get plenty of rest and exercise regularly. Restlessness is natural especially for a person who is sad or grieving. Try your best effort to take a rest; this is the only way to keep your strength. Make sure that you exercise regularly too. This can help in keeping you fit even if you're suffering from extreme loss. <br /><br />Do things that you usually do like hanging out with friends, going to parties, doing chores at home, and other stuff that you used to enjoy prior to the grieving experience. Take time to enjoy; this way you can forget about the loss occasionally.<br /><br />Even if you lost something, you still have your life to live. Don’t focus on what you've lost because there are still more things to come. Always keep these things in your mind, and you will gradually accept the reality of life. <br /><br />The most effective way to deal with grief is through daily meditation, and this is according to many grieving individuals. Prayer in some form, and yoga, can really make a big difference. If you often do these things, you can get plenty of rest, which now is what you need badly.<br /><br />Visit Denis at http://thegreatmeditation.com/<br />For a great deal more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-2222477338426401442008-02-24T18:06:00.000+00:002008-02-24T18:10:13.834+00:00Simple Insight Meditation:Simple Insight Meditation: <br /><br />A Step-By-Step Course on How to Meditate<br /><br /><br />Today, there are a lot of people who finds it hard to relax. You have to consider the fact that in today's very hectic life that people live in today, you may also find it hard to relax. Some people even have a hard time controlling their emotions but you have to remember that you should control your emotions in order to function well in society. However, controlling anger can be a very hard thing to do.<br /><br />Even the simple reason of being stuck in a traffic jam or getting your hitting your toe to a hard object accidentally is not enough to overreact. However, you have to face the fact that people do overreact to situations like this. Who wouldn’t? You get late for work and get a hard time from your boss because of a traffic jam, you too would be angry.<br /><br />However, you have to realize that recent studies have found that anger can shorten a person's life and it can also contribute to heart related diseases and high blood pressure. In order to prevent this from happening to you, or at least minimize the risk, you have to know how to relax and learn how to not be angry over small things.<br /><br />Through meditation, you can achieve this kind of emotion control as well as relaxing. Today, there are self-help books that you can purchase in order to know how to meditate. Once such book is called "Course Insight: A Step-By-Step Course on How to Meditate". This book contains comprehensive meditation instruction that will guide you on how to meditate and achieve a state of relaxation. Authored by two of the United States' most respected meditation instructors named Join Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein, you will see that you can learn how to meditate effectively right at the comforts of your own home.<br /><br />In this book you will learn how to attain the alpha mind state. Researches have found that the alpha mind state is where you are not really awake and not really asleep. It is a state where your mind is just beginning to sleep and on this state, it is where your mind is at its most efficient and most relaxed. You have to know that you always experience this kind of state as you go to bed. However, "Insight Meditation: A Step-By-Step Course on How to Meditate" book will show you how to control your mind state at will. This means that you can go to alpha mind state whenever you like.<br /><br />When you are in the alpha mind state, you will be able to focus on the work you are doing and you will also be able to block out any distraction. For example, if you are preparing an important presentation, you can get your mind to the alpha state so that you can fully relax and concentrate on the presentation you are doing and block out the noise in your office.<br /><br />As you can see, meditation can definitely help you with your work as well as your personal life. Research have found that people who know how to meditate and control their mind state are more efficient at work and are more in control of their emotions. They know how to block out any negative emotion to preserve energy.Denis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4439448178659009479.post-68462164198912884832008-02-16T12:41:00.001+00:002008-02-16T12:52:57.898+00:00Buddhist Meditation: Concentrating Your Mind Tranquility and InsightBuddhist Meditation: Concentrating <br />Your Mind Tranquility and Insight<br /><br /><br />In a hectic world that people live in today, many of us are stressed out after a hard day's work. Some even get so stressed and tired that they lose their energy completely and so lose interest in activities that are considered to be pleasurable, such as sex. Imagine yourself living your life like this everyday and just imagine that by living this kind of life, you won't even have the time or the energy for your family and friends. Stress definitely does ruin your social life.<br /><br />So today, many people are looking for ways to get rid of stress effectively and give them that extra energy that they need in order for them to get through another day's hectic lifestyle and still have that extra energy to spend time with your family and friends.<br /><br />Many people today aren’t really depending on technology to get them that extra energy that they need. But, they do look for it in the past. Meditation is one of the methods that are constantly growing in popularity among people today. You have to consider that meditation, particularly Buddhist meditation, have originated for centuries and up until today, this Buddhist technique have proven itself to be very effective. In fact, Buddhist monks still exist today where majority of them live in Europe while others are situated in Europe, United States and other parts of the world.<br /><br />People who do Buddhist meditation have been found that they worked more efficiently and have that somewhat "extra glow" or that extra energy. They do work as if it's nothing and Buddhist meditation practitioners have testified that they are happy doing work.<br /><br />Buddhist meditation's main goal is to get to the path of Enlightenment. Mental development and mind over body is also considered to be one of the goals of Buddhist meditation. You have to consider that the body is controlled by the mind and because of this, Buddhist meditation practitioners have claimed that in order for your body to function properly, you have to get rid of the negative energy inside your mind by meditating.<br /><br />A lot of people have claimed that through Buddhist meditation methods, they were able to live life happier and have reduced any negative thoughts that can affect their daily life. They also said that they don’t get angry too often even if they get stuck in a long traffic jam or when their boss gives them a hard time. They said that all they do to get rid of anger is do some of the Buddhist meditation they learned in Buddhist meditation schools.<br /><br />Even scientists and medical practitioners alike were baffled by the effects of Buddhist meditation. Their patients who do Buddhist meditation are healthier and they also recover quickly from illnesses. Although there is still no significant scientific proof about the effectiveness of Buddhist meditation, you have to consider that there are quite a lot of people who are testifying about the effectiveness of Buddhist meditation.<br /><br />So, if you are looking for enlightenment or you at least want to know how to handle stress effectively, you should try Buddhist meditation.<br /><br />Visit Denis at http://thegreatmeditation.com/<br />For a great deal more on MeditationDenis Kermodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09672446101158755425noreply@blogger.com0