We all have heard of the harmful effects stress can have on our lives.
Although we can never totally eliminate stress we must be able to manage
stress, and find stress relief, especially the prolonged stress which will
indeed cause many ill effects ...
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SCHOLASTICISM Nymph Kellerman Scholasticism is an expression which is used
to describe the Theology of the Middle Ages (1100 to 1500). The writings
from this period, composed a precise body of thinking and speculation. The
Schoolmen arranged the ... Read article
Christian meditation and contemplation is tightly interwoven with
Christ-love. It is love and being loved at the most profound level. It is
living a life of protection and security within a Love that breaks
boundaries, a Love that spirals into the ...
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Writing from Experience As a teacher of creative writing and journalism, I
have discovered that so many writers struggle initially with identifying
the subject matter for their articles. I advise that it is important for
writers to be able to ... Read
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THE PRAYER OF QUIET There are four states of consciousness in the life of
the true mystic. The first state of consciousness is called the prayer of
quiet that is also the initial wakening. During this state, two levels of
consciousness operate ...
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There are all sorts of ordinary opportunities for calming down in the day
to day rush of life. Escalators can be a very useful meditation device on
a busy day! They are free, easy to use and available in Metro stations and
department stores. ... Read article
We live in a very stressful world today that would be the understatement
of the year! The day I decided to write this article, the world once again
was hit by the threat of yet another act of terrorism. Not only do we have
the general day to ...
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Meditation and exercises are meant to keep a person healthy and are
primarily preventive measures. People have used them in every age in every
society. Exercises are more familiar and have now become an integral part
of a healthy life style. ... Read
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To get started it is important to choose proper place and time. Although
in principle any place is good, a quiet room in the house or a quiet
corner in a room is desirable. Even for seasoned practitioners it is
difficult to meditate in a noisy ...
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Meditation begins as postures and breath control and mantras. But it
expands, just as the mind expands when we empty it of clutter and stretch
it with hope and awareness. The more aware we become, the larger the
capacity of the mind becomes, and ...
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Prayer and meditation have been proven in multiple settings to have a
profound influence on peoples health and especially on hospital patients.
People who pray and meditate daily have shown marked decreases in stress
hormone levels. They have ...
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Do you meditate?Yes? No?Allow me to do this once: Meditation is the most
important thing you can do to improve your life.Honestly, if you are
looking for one thing that will make you sleep better, stress less, feel
better ...
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It has been validated that 20 minutes of meditation is the equivalent of 3
hours of sleep. If you are on a plane and onto your next important board
meeting, think about how efficient you can be by utilizing 20 minutes of
that time to regenerate ... Read
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Meditation is a very important aspect of our lives. We spend all day in a
stressful environment. We seldom take the time to stop and release much
negative energy that we are holding onto. When we hold onto this stress
and negativity, it has an ...
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From time immemorial it has been known that some people, Yogis, Gurus,
Shamen, Priests, Saints, Paramahamsas, Buddhas, Christs, have evolved to a
state of high energy.These pure and good people, wanting benefit and
happiness for all, ...
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From time immemorial it has been known that some people, Yogis, Gurus,
Shamen, Priests, Saints, Paramahamsas, Buddhas, Christs, have evolved to a
state of high energy. For example, Ramakrishna.These pure and good people,
wanting benefit ...
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For hundreds of years sages, wise men and yogis have practiced meditation
and extolled the benefits. In today's hectic world there is no better time
to take up meditation.What is Meditation? In simple terms, ...
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Meditation is the gateway to the soul. It provides the illuminated path of
shifting from the ego self of the soul into spiritual oneness. It is the
key to unlocking the ego self of the soul, shifting the energy of the ego
self of the soul being ...
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4th - Anahata (Heart) Chakra ~ AIR ~ SUN GOLDFocus your awareness at the
Anahata (Heart) Chakra, located in your upper chest and back area. From
Sanskrit Anahata can be translated as Unstruck, unhurt, unbeaten and
refers to the ...
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2nd - Svadisthana (Sexual or Spleen) Chakra ~ WATER ~ ROSESvadisthana
(Sexual or Spleen) Chakra - From Sanskrit Svadisthana can be translated as
Primordial Abode.Focus your awareness at the Svadisthana or Sexual Chakra,
half ...
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Meditation usually refers to a state in which the body is consciously
relaxed and the mind is allowed to become calm and focused. Several major
religions include ritual meditation; however, meditation itself need not
be a religious or spiritual activity. Most of the more popular systems of
meditation are of Eastern origin, though there exists also various forms
of Christian, Jewish and Muslim meditation.
Meditation as a form of alternative medicine brings about mental calmness
and physical relaxation by suspending the stream of thoughts that normally
occupy the mind. Generally performed once or twice a day for approximately
20 minutes at a time, meditation is used to reduce stress, alter hormone
levels, and elevate one's mood.
A discipline in which the mind is focused on a single point of reference.
Employed since ancient times in various forms by all religions, the
practice gained greater notice in the post war US as interest in Zen
Buddhism rose. Meditation is now used by many nonreligious adherents as a
method of stress reduction; known to lower levels of cortisol, a hormone
released in response to stress. Enhances recuperation and improves the
body’s resistance to disease.
Meditation is an easy and simple way to balance a person's physical,
emotional, and mental states. It is easily learned and has been used as an
aid in treating stress, anxiety, pain management, and as part of an
overall treatment for other conditions including hypertension and heart
disease. Research shows that meditation decreases the heart rate,
respiratory rate, oxygen consumption, and even decreases blood pressure.
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