The heart has been used as a symbol through time in many religious and mythological teachings to describe the center of being and to signify a state of illumination. It is no mistake that the heart symbol is often depicted in relation to both Christ and Buddha, two (of many) enlightened souls who have embodied [...]
Posts Tagged ‘meditation’
Meditation ~ Motivation
What’s your Motivation?
“Guard your thoughts and before imparting them to others, cover them will honey… You just never know when you might have to eat them. Understand that a word only has power if the mind-thought is behind it.”
Goswami Kriyananda
Always attempt to understand what motivates your outward projection. Try to see and understand the [...]
Meditation ~ Stillness
Returning to Stillness
We perceive a tree as being still. Yet, when a gust of wind sends its branches swaying in all directions, its movement is unmistakable, while the tree remains rooted and still. As we look upon the silence of a lake we feel the stillness, yet life forms such as fish and weeds emerge to [...]
Meditation ~ Tree of Life
Chakric Tree of Life
There are 3 subtle energy channels that run along the spine. These channels allow for the flow of consciousness. They are ida, pingala, and sushumna. Sushumna Nadi is the central channel and is represented by the pillar of the spine and the stillness and integrity with which [...]
Meditation ~ Giving
A Gift Worth Giving
Giving a gift is often a very special experience and may include ceremonial elements of lovely gift wrap and thoughtful note cards. However, there is a more sacred form of giving that requires no shopping, no fancy package, and no other monetary resources. The greatest gift you can give is to simply [...]
Kriya ~ Giving
A Giving Vibration
Each morning take a few minutes to visualize and radiate a spirit of giving. In a seated position, close your eyes and center yourawareness at your heart. Focusing on yourbreath, energetically radiate a positive vibration outward in all directions through your exhalation. Feel the warmth growing withinyour heart as you inhale. Begin to [...]
Meditation ~ Inner Truth
The involution of truth begins with the evolution of acceptance.
To see the inner truth of Self is to accept all aspects of other. Make peace with the outside world and your inner world will flourish with peace. How we interact with life is ultimately how we interact with ourselves. Be [...]
Meditation ~ Freedom
Attribute of Freedom
The definition of freedom (kaivalya in sanskrit) can vary widely and has attributes that correspond to one’s personal life experience. Life experiences, and the ideas, conditions, and beliefs we hold as a result of them, can either be perceived as a pathway to freedom, or a set of obstacles to our attainment of [...]
Kriya ~ Freedom
Affirming Detachment
Each morning take 3-5 minutes to sit quietly in meditation. As you relax into your breath, begin to let go of all your mental activity and thoughts. Inevitably, as your mind quiets, thoughts will begin to surface. As they emerge, repeat the mantra neti neti neti. . .which says, I’m not this thought, I’m [...]
Meditation ~ Choosing Sacrifice
Today, I chose to sacrifice something that wasn’t working for an opportunity to align more fully with my life’s objective. I am reminded, that what I attach to and hold on to today becomes my dream of tomorrow. Therefore, it is vital that I hold only that which will fulfill [...]
