Meditation

Justin Herald

What you see is what you get!

I was recently asked if I am a “half full” or “half empty” type of person with regards to the glass example. My reply was very short, sharp and to the point. I replied, “I just see the glass. It is up to me to either fill it or empty it”.
Whilst this may sound simplistic, you would be surprised to see how many people actually let their experiences, good or bad, affect their future direction.
Let me explain this point by telling you a story.

by Jeff Smith

For those of you still considering the advantages of yoga and
meditation, let me share with you the incredible results I have
experienced since sticking to a yoga and meditation regime of
3 times for 40 minutes each week.

1. Digestion - Acid Reflux. I realize I am not alone in
experiencing the painful effects of poor digestion,
sometimes termed acid reflux. I used to keep Tums and
Rolaids antacids in business popping 6-8 just to get through a
typical night. This was my reality ever since I can remember
- even as a teennager. In fact, this condition ran in my
family - so I was resigned to never finding a treatment, let
alone a cure.

by Steven Gillman

How to meditate? Breath, and watch your breath.

Among the documented benefits of meditation are less anxiety, decreased depression, reduction in irritability and moodiness, better learning ability and memory and greater creativity. That's just for starters. Then there is slower aging (possibly due to higher DHEA levels), feelings of vitality and rejuvenation, less stress (actual lowering of cortisol and lactate levels), rest (lower metabolic and heart rate), lower blood pressure, and higher blood oxygen levels

by Justin Meyer

How to meditate, it's an unusual topic for this series. However, it is very applicable. As we discuss the problems of losing your temper, a serious problem in depression, it is helpful to know how to meditate, because meditation is a very effective technique for calming yourself.

The first step towards meditation is to turn off the TV, the radio, try to eliminate as much noise as possible. Meditation will encourage you to focus on your own breath, and that is what you want to be listening for. You want to try and avoid any distraction at this point. Second, close your eyes. You may want to open them to see what is going on, but remember, you are focusing on the internal right now, not the external. It doesn't matter what is going on in the other room. All that matters is what you are doing. Take deep breaths. Get into a rhythm of deep breaths in and out. Try to extend your exhalation so it is longer than your inhalation. Begin counting to ten with the odd numbers on the inhale and the even numbers on the exhale. This will put you in your body's natural rhythm. With your eyes closed, imagine a shade of purple that just gets darker and darker without ever turning to black. This will give you your focal point. The deep purple will soothe you, as will the counting of your breath.

by Rita Milios

We all need a way to relax and reduce the stress caused by our busy lives. Many
people have turned to meditation, an age-old technique that is not only an excellent
way to reduce stress, but is also known to be one of the surest and best ways to
gain spiritual enlightenment. In meditation one can begin to make a connection with
the spiritual realm, meeting angels, guides or spiritual helpers, receiving insights
and inspirations, and gaining help with problems and guidance for spiritual growth.
No wonder meditation is becoming an ever more popular way to relax.