Different spiritual practices could be categorised into those that develop circumstances that lead to happiness based on harmonious conditions or life experiences and those that develop happiness due to coming into greater alignment with our true nature in which there can be increased contentment and balance of the mind irrespective of conditions. I feel that […]
TUNE IN Beginning the day with what most people call “meditation” is key for me. Meditation simply means focusing on something that doesn’t get you into thoughts. After a while the process tunes me in and anchors me. Like sleep, it’s a process that happens to you rather than one you make happen. What I’ve […]
“What we are looking for is what is looking.” St Francis of Assisi Presence may be defined as ‘being present with the source part of the mind’. It is widely discussed about how mindfulness meditation develops presence by developing the ability to mindfully observe whatever is being experienced through one or all of the senses. […]
“The miracle comes quietly into the mind that stops an instant and is still.” A Course In Miracles Many spiritual traditions recognise the value of both silence and love on the spiritual path for deepening our connection to our true self. Silent Meditation It is not the silence itself that is beneficial but rather that […]
“When you touch one thing with deep awareness, you touch everything. The same is true of time. When you touch one moment with deep awareness, you touch all moments.” Thich Nhat Hanh Mindfulness may be defined as ‘the ability to be mindful of a particular object of focus that we are choosing to focus on […]
“Knowing is the spiritual intelligence of the mind.” Kumazawa Banzan Definition: Knowing ‘having perceived directly: having direct cognition of’ or ‘having experienced’ Knowing from a spiritual perspective may be considered as knowing who you really are, knowing your ability to create the life you want and knowing that everything that you’ve asked for has been […]
“Meditativeness is simply a deep receptivity, a readiness, an open door.” Osho Meditation is a progressive practice that changes and evolves over time. It is a unique state of relaxation and focus which is different to the states of being asleep or engaged in an activity. Whilst, there are many different approaches to meditation what […]
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” Marcel Proust A key Law of Attraction concept is that what someone notices and sees is dependent upon their belief system. It can be thought of in terms of their beliefs creating a lens that filters how they perceive […]
“When we meditate the depth, beauty and possibility of every moment begins to be revealed to us.” Tracy Friend Meditation is one of the most beneficial things that people can do for themselves to positively improve their lives. Meditation is incredibly transformative with it having numerous physical, emotional and spiritual benefits. When you meditate you […]
“Refuse to let go and you are a person drowning; the more you struggle, the faster you sink.” George Ohsawa Meditation allows you to let go of the struggle with unwanted negative thoughts. Regular practice will not only allow you peace in the moment, but it will literally re-condition your mind to be less inclined […]
• Try to meditate every day as the benefits are cumulative and it gets easier the more you do it. • Find a way that feels easy and natural to you- some people like to focus on their breathing or on relaxing music. • Meditating is simply a time of allowing the mind to quiet […]