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Why Do We Meditate?
Susan Helene Kramer
Why do we meditate?
I think we all want peace of mind and a harmonious life, which leads us to the search within and trying out meditation.
After all, meditation is purported to do a lot for us: open the doors
to the universe of spiritual understanding; calm our mind; rest our
body; give us a mini-vacation; harmonize our outer and inner life;
develop our consciousness and awareness; tap into unlimited joy; open
our hearts to caring love; revitalize our outlook on life. Need I go on?
The benefits are so positive. It is our lucky day when we begin
meditation. It takes a daring attitude to try this approach of sitting
still and facing the mind.
It could be like going to a movie theater and seeing something
completely new and foreign to us. If we haven't taken time before to be
still and observe our mind we may be surprised by the thoughts it holds.
It could be that the time of stillness give us a chance to sort out the
inner shambles and restore order and harmony when we again begin
activities.
Meditation can be a time for problem solving. As with peeling an onion
we can go layer by layer into the core of a problem to see how to
step-by-step find resolution.
Meditation can be a time of instilling the sweetness of spirit into our
daily lives. After sitting still for a time the physical body begins to
heat up and radiate energy. When we dwell on someone we love the
radiant energy spreads through us, revitalizing.
Energized love spreads from person to person. Our circle of dear ones
spreads to include the community and the world family; from one to many.
When beginning to meditate go easy and build up to a longer stretch.
Five minutes a day or twice a day is enough to begin. Get used to
sitting still. Sink into the feeling slowly. Eventually your body will
get comfortable with the awake stillness. Maybe you have only been
still when dozing or asleep.
Meditation is somewhat like having your body asleep but your thinking
mind awake. You don't lose consciousness. And in this restful state you
may discover another dimension of yourself that holds an ocean of bliss.
Article and photo by Susan
Helene Kramer
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