Comments on: HOW TO PRACTISE MEDITATION

By: Scott@Storage Facility

Scott@Storage Facility — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:53:08 +0000

Many people have discovered that meditation quickly becomes more essential and helpful than a good breakfast or ‘the first cup of coffee’ in the morning. In the evening, it can be a good way to stop the worries of the day and go to sleep in a comfortable state of mind. People who have problems getting to sleep may discover that with an evening meditation just before going to bed, the mind becomes much calmer and getting to sleep is no problem anymore. Ultimately, meditation can become a continuous state of mind, but that obviously takes a lot of training/habituation.

By: Ayanda@Bands South Africa

Ayanda@Bands South Africa — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:37:52 +0000

I had an almost feeling of being invisible once while looking at the mirror. Actually most of my meditations start as concentration or empty mind meditations, but they sometimes evolve into this kind of thing. I’m not sure if I should allow this or hold it back. I feel like I should be allowing it as long as it feels good.

By: Brent@Affordable Art

Brent@Affordable Art — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:32:18 +0000

I would strongly advise everyone to start with a serious course in meditation in a centre or group under the guidance of an experienced teacher, preferably at least with a few days in silence. This should give you a genuine feeling of the effect that meditation can have on the mind. Many people try to teach themselves meditation by reading books etc., but I can’t remember ever meeting an enthusiastic self-taught meditator. So a proper course, if possible with a qualified teacher is invaluable. Furthermore, one should realise that continuity in meditation is considered essential: better five minutes a day, every day, than two hours once a week. For example, five minutes in the morning are likely to become longer over time, and can easily become part of your everyday life.

By: Godfrey Miles@locksmith denver

Godfrey Miles@locksmith denver — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:25:52 +0000

Just as a writer only learns the spontaneous freedom of expression after years of often gruelling study, and just as the simple grace of a dancer is achieved only with enormous, patient effort, so when you begin to understand where meditation will lead you, you will approach it as the greatest endeavor of your life, one that demands of you the deepest perseverance, enthusiasm, intelligence, and discipline.

By: Tom@Cad Training Courses

Tom@Cad Training Courses — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:25:21 +0000

I can give you another aspect of my meditation experience was pretty deep and far reaching. I was feeling whatever came up, and I noticed a feeling generated in my head. I was shocked and very disturbed to discover that I felt as though I was asleep! Not physically asleep, but mentally asleep. I WAS sleepy at the moment, but this pointed to a deeper issue. It was a feeling that suggested to me I was not really awake and experiencing reality. Is not this what enlightenment is? “Waking up,” and finally taking in all the sensory data available? I am sure that there are other aspects to enlightenment, but this is definitely a key component.

By: Sam Muller@Computer support in Windsor

Sam Muller@Computer support in Windsor — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:14:28 +0000

Hello,
I have been meditating with LF for 10 months nearly, and found it to be wonderful, a gentle guiding hand to meditation experience.
At this stage I am learning to allow whatever sensation begins in my mind to grow without exercising any judgment, by which i mean avoid framing as is that habit of the mind, It is so good to let it follow its own form . So there are surprises.
Also I find myself increasingly aware of the sensations of the world around me, and this year has been fresher than I can remember since I was young. I find myself stopping and taking in the smell of the air or enjoying the light, and allowing it to open the doors to whatever memories are tucked away and bask in the sensation.
So thanks to Michael for working with this.
My life is so much sweeter for it.

By: Steven@college park locksmith

Steven@college park locksmith — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:03:49 +0000

The main thing in starting to meditate is to just do it. Meditation is absolutely natural and normal, and once we begin it is simple to make it an integral part of our lives. Because meditation concerns our own heart and soul, it turns out to be very intimate and familiar to us. Like a close and faithful friend, our meditation will be something that we know very well and is always there for us.

By: Richard@las vegas wedding chapel

Richard@las vegas wedding chapel — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:29:30 +0000

Hey so much of the stress and tension we normally experience comes from our mind, and many of the problems we experience, including ill health, are caused or aggravated by this stress. I have found that just by doing meditation for ten or fifteen minutes each day, we will be able to reduce this stress.

By: Chris@mobile locksmith washington dc

Chris@mobile locksmith washington dc — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 04:51:59 +0000

I have been trying breathing meditation for a quite few time. Even though breathing meditation is only a preliminary stage of meditation, it can be quite powerful. I can see from this practice that it is possible to experience inner peace and contentment just by controlling the mind, without having to depend at all upon external conditions.

By: Michael Stinger@Logan Airport Transportation Services

Michael Stinger@Logan Airport Transportation Services — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:06:13 +0000

Intrusive thoughts and increased muscle tension can interfere with your sleep. It’s not surprising, therefore, that practicing meditation, with its effects of quieting your mind and relaxing your body, has been found to be an effective treatment for insomnia. Several studies have shown that regular meditation results in higher blood levels of melatonin, a hormone that plays a critical role in the regulation of sleep.