By Guest Contributor, Robin Byrne
Sometimes being a meditation mentor really sucks. Everyone expects you to be all “Zen” all the time.
Category: Meditation
Numerous studies have indicated the many physiological benefits of meditation, and the latest one comes from Harvard University.
An eight week study conducted by Harvard researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) determined that meditation literally rebuilds the brains grey matter in just eight weeks. It’s the very first study to document that meditation produces changes over time in the brain’s grey matter.
Meditation. If you are thinking of yourself or someone you know sitting on the floor with their legs crossed and their eyes closed right now, then you are like the majority of the western world who sees this picture when they think of meditation.
What Is Meditation?
While it is possible to be in a meditative state in this position – this is not necessarily ‘meditation.’ This is because true meditation is a state – a state of mind, body and spirit where you are calm, focused, aware, and connected with your true essence.
1) Cleansing The Etheric Body Through Physical Exercise
Do physical exercise for about five minutes. Doing physical exercise has a cleansing effect on the etheric body. Light grayish matter or used-up prana is expelled from the etheric body when exercising. Physical exercises have to be done to minimize possible pranic congestion since this meditation generates a lot of subtle energies in the etheric body.
2) Invocation For Divine Blessing
Invoke the Divine Blessings. Hindus pray for Shiva or Krishna or to the Guru, Christians to Jesus or Christ or Mary, Muslims to Allah, and Buddhists to Buddha.
by Sheila
The purple lotus flower is a symbol of spiritual freedom and Divine Grace.
To Buddhists, its purple color signifies Divine power, love, action and compassion. The lotus also means purity and sincerity, joy and peace. It will bring good fortune and abundance for family and friends. When placed in a southwest corner, it will bring romance and love. Its crystal form intensifies the pure divine energy and magnifies its power.
When you receive a purple crystal lotus, you will be guided to place it where you need power and clarity.
THE TWIN HEARTS: Crown Chakra – Heart Chakra
What is Meditation on Twin Hearts?
Meditation on Twin hearts is based on the principle that some of the major energy centers or chakras are entry points or gateways to certain levels or horizons of consciousness. The Twin Hearts pertain to the heart and crown energy centers. The heart chakra is an energy center in front of a person’s chest. It is the energy counterpart to the physical heart. The heart chakra is the center for compassion, joy, affection, consideration, mercy, and other higher refined emotions.
It is recommended that you perform this meditation at least once a day, preferably in the mornings before you begin your walk on this physical plane. Make certain that you sit comfortably in a quiet space with your spine straight. Do not lie down for these meditations. You may sit on a cushion, a chair, or the floor. Keep your eyes closed throughout the meditation as this shuts down one of our most influential senses – our vision of this physical world.
Research has shown the following to be true for people who meditate on a regular basis:
Increased peace of mind
You will get to know self
You will be Calmer
Intuitive capabilities will open up
Lowered blood pressure
Reduced heart rate
Ability to concentrate and focus
Improved grades
Improvement in moral values
Closer connection with nature
Desire to preserve nature
There will be more beauty in the world – things will begin to look shiny and beautiful
Improved relationships
Easier to see the Truth that pervades all
Deeper understanding of all that is
You will notice the miracles that come
This is the 12:12 meditation.
Will probably take 15-30 minutes to complete the meditation. You can get together as groups, or do it on your own. Our hope and intent is to have a wave of this meditation love moving around the planet in continuos waves over a 24 hour period.
The suggested time to begin is at 12 minutes past 12 midnight and again at 12 minutes past 12 noon, you time zone. I know it is not possible for everyone to do this.