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		<title>How Do You Meditate Properly?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Increasing numbers of people are looking for ways to relieve stress. This can be no surprise seeing that the price tag on everything is rising and effort is getting harder to help keep and find. Relaxation has changed over the years. In the early days you can get a book and sit during intercourse reading [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Increasing numbers of people are looking for ways to relieve stress. This can be no surprise seeing that the price tag on everything is rising and effort is getting harder to help keep and find. Relaxation has changed over the years. In the early days you can get a book and sit during intercourse reading for around one hour, maybe two. This used to be enough to get the daily stress off your brain. It was like drifting to a different universe. This doesn&#8217;t help any longer, and that&#8217;s why everybody is asking “how do you meditate?” <a rel="attachment wp-att-372" href="http://spiritualhowto.com/how-do-you-meditate-properly/mediation-picture/"><img class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-372" title="mediation-picture" src="http://spiritualhowto.com/wp-content/uploads/mediation-picture-150x150.jpg" alt="Meditation Picture" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
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<p>These days, when you are getting into bed, all that&#8217;s necessary to do is get to sleep. Many people lack the energy by sitting during sex reading a magazine. It is because we are worked so difficult within our waking lives.</p>
<p>Many individuals would rather sit and relax, or possibly watch a film or two. However, you will find those who would sit in the quiet room and meditate. Many reasons exist for the reason why you would meditate, the most crucial of those being to unwind.</p>
<p>Lots of people find that following a good <b>meditation</b> session they think revitalized and ready for any new day. This is the reason you should meditate each morning. It sets you up for any day to get anything and everything you want.</p>
<p>Lots of people say which they find <i>meditation</i> to become little intimidating. This can be only due to the fact that they have no idea how powerful it&#8217;s, or because they are not doing it properly. <u>Meditation</u> gets easier as time passes, and you&#8217;re simply not expected being an expert straight off the bat.</p>
<p>Part one is to discover room or place in places you won&#8217;t be disturbed. Makes it quiet, sit along with your legs crossed and close the eyes. The very best position would be to site with your on the job the knees and your back straight. Relax and think of nothing. Let all your worries go, with them relax your entire muscles. After you have focused on clearing your brain you might be.</p>
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		<title>How to Manifest Your Desires With Law of Attraction &#8211; Meditation Technique</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:55:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems like every other day I&#8217;m asked to reveal a New Meditation Technique. Meditation can be used for different purposes, but for the sake of this article, I will cover a simple but very powerful meditation technique that harnesses the Law of Attraction in a unique way. I rarely use the term &#8220;Law of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://spiritualhowto.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/spiritual_meditation.jpg" alt="spiritual_meditation" title="spiritual_meditation" width="340" height="227" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-225" /> It seems like every other day I&#8217;m asked to reveal a New Meditation Technique. Meditation can be used for different purposes, but for the sake of this article, I will cover a simple but very powerful meditation technique that harnesses the Law of Attraction in a unique way. I rarely use the term &#8220;Law of Attraction&#8221; because more often than not, it creates a limited awareness and understanding of how it works. I feel its more appropriate to call it &#8220;The Laws of Mind.&#8221;</p>
<p>Your mind is what does the attracting. Think about it for a moment. Can you think of anything you do that your mind has nothing to do with. There is absolutely nothing you can possibly do without the mind. That is the main reason why the term &#8220;Law of Attraction&#8221; creates so much confusion. There are countless products on the market dealing with that limited term. Take your mind away, and you will not exist, period!!</p>
<p>Ok Lets get to this little but Powerful Meditation Technique I promised you. *Whatever you do, do not take the simplicity of this technique for granted. I use this technique time and time again, and it never fails me.</p>
<p>Close your eyes and Imagine yourself as the space around you. Yes, imagine that your entire being is filling up all the space around you. ** You may not see how this connects but over time you will. Ninety nine percent of the Universe is space and the rest is matter. Anybody involved in Quantum physics or Rocket science already knows this as common fact.</p>
<p>Now once you imagine yourself as the space around you, simply hold that in your imagination until you feel a sense of timelessness. *It usually takes me about 10 seconds. Could be longer for those new to Meditation. Once you feel a sense of timelessness, simply state whatever you desire to bring into your reality. Now, here&#8217;s where it gets a little tricky but it&#8217;s common for new users so don&#8217;t worry.</p>
<p>At the time you say or think whatever your desire, pay close attention to your feelings. If you feel a little uneasy, it&#8217;s a sign that you have a contradicting belief about your desires.(Meaning that you may not fully believe that your desire is possible.) Don&#8217;t panic, because as you continue to do it daily, that uneasiness will fade away and be replaced with the belief that it is possible) *You don&#8217;t have to force yourself to believe anything. This goes against what alot of Gurus are suggesting nowadays.</p>
<p>Now once you state or think of your desire, simply hold that feeling for another 10 seconds and completely drop it, turn on the tv and flip through the channels. It&#8217;s done. Repeat this process as often as you like until your Manifestation occurs into your reality. There&#8217;s no limit on how many times you can do this.</p>
<p>There are plenty of ways ( and more advance ways) to manifest your desires. This technique is just one of them.<br />
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		<title>The Different Stages of Meditation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[These are some of the different stages of meditation: Sitting still. It might be difficult to control the mind, but, we can at least perfect the art of sitting still. Some people can even struggle with this, if they live very hectic and agitated lives. However, for meditation we need to be able to keep [...]]]></description>
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<p>These are some of the different stages of meditation:</p>
<p>Sitting still. It might be difficult to control the mind, but, we can at least perfect the art of sitting still. Some people can even struggle with this, if they live very hectic and agitated lives. However, for meditation we need to be able to keep the body perfectly still and relaxed for a good length of time. Sitting still is a precursor to meditation.</p>
<p>Relaxation. The next stage is to relax the body and remind ourselves that we are going to focus on our meditation and nothing else. We want to let go of any tension and stress. We can do a few breathing exercises to let go of any stress we may have.</p>
<p>Observation of Thoughts. The next stage is to observe our thoughts as they come and go. We can&#8217;t expect to stop them straight away, but, we want to gradually detach ourselves from them. By observing our thoughts we realise thoughts are external to us, so it is easier to let go of them. We realise many thoughts come into the mind, but, we have the power to accept or reject them.</p>
<p>Dharana. This is concentration. When we concentrate we focus on only one object at a time. It may be a candle, flower or sacred picture. But, in pure dharana all our awareness and energy is focused on this object. Stray thoughts cannot enter our mind, but, they get blocked out by the power of our concentration.</p>
<p>Dhyana. This is the state of meditation where our mind is still. Thoughts do not come to bother us. We have entered into a pure meditative consciousness and we are able to hold ourselves in this fixed state of mind. In this state we well feel a sense of peace, oneness and expansion.</p>
<p>Samadhi. In samadhi we are completely absorbed in our meditation. We have become so absorbed we will lose sense of self and the external world. Our consciousness will be flooded with infinite peace, light and delight. It is an experience that cannot be described in words. The poet Rumi said, it is impossible to share this ecstatic consciousness the poet can only share as much as a bee can carry a few drops of honey from a full jar.</p>
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		<title>How to Meditate For Beginners &#8211; Four Simple Steps</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to Meditate For Beginners &#8211; Four Simple Steps Meditation is not just simply relaxation and remedy for fatigue. It does relieve the stress and anxiety and improve the health of the body. Meditation is something more than that. The real meditation is a process of changing the state of consciousness. It&#8217;s a way to [...]]]></description>
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<p>Meditation is not just simply relaxation and remedy for fatigue. It does relieve the stress and anxiety and improve the health of the body. Meditation is something more than that. The real meditation is a process of changing the state of consciousness. It&#8217;s a way to transform your personality, a way of self-discovery. You can not do the meditation. The real meditation happens to you. However if you practice certain techniques it will happen more and more often. Such meditation can improve all aspects of your life.</p>
<p>In the beginning it is a technique. By practicing that technique regularly you will soon discover that meditation actually is a quality of the consciousness and your being. This process can be roughly described by the following scheme: (1) Deep relaxation &#8211; (2) Quieting the mind &#8211; (3) Witnessing without making any judgments &#8211; (4) Entering the meditation state.</p>
<p>There are certain things that can help you in the beginning of your practice. First you need to choose a meditation technique that would be right for you. All techniques have been perfected for ages. All of them are functional. But it is you who chooses which one can work better for you. If you picked a technique listen to yourself, to your feelings while sitting in meditation. The answer will come from within that let you know if this technique is right for you or not.</p>
<p>The second thing what you need to do is to setup a meditation space. If you sit at the same time in the same place it will become easier to enter meditation state over time. Of course the best choice is to meditate outdoors. However it is not always feasible therefore chose a room or a corner in your house that will be devoted only for meditations. Very soon just sitting in this place will bring you into the right state of consciousness.</p>
<p>By: Albert Adler</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[When learning how to meditate the important thing is to start somewhere. You can always improve your meditation techniques once you’ve started but if you don’t apply any techniques on how to meditate then you’ve got nowhere. So, the following are tips on how to meditate for beginners. Meditation experts will use the same techniques [...]]]></description>
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<p>When learning how to meditate the important thing is to start somewhere. You can always improve your meditation techniques once you’ve started but if you don’t apply any techniques on how to meditate then you’ve got nowhere.</p>
<p>So, the following are tips on how to meditate for beginners. Meditation experts will use the same techniques but they will likely apply them more often, so if you’re looking to learn how to deep meditate, you should start here first.</p>
<p>Make sure that you find a quiet place when you apply these techniques of how to meditate.</p>
<p>Find a place that you are unlikely to be disturbed. It could be a bedroom, a garden or an open space with plenty of fresh air. Gentle background noises while you answer the question “how does one learn to meditate” are fine. A running stream, bird song or even crickets chirping are fantastic background noises. The sound of cars racing along a highway is less likely to give you the sense of calmness while you learn how to meditate.</p>
<p>Once you’ve found your quiet place, you need to start to relax. One of the easiest ways I’ve found is to relax each part in the body in turn. Starting with your feet and working your way up to your head, slowly relax each part of your body. Then keep that part relaxed whilst you start relaxing the next body part.</p>
<p>This starting technique for how to meditate may take a bit of learning – generally we seem to have forgotten how to relax as we have learned how to cope with the busy modern world we live in.</p>
<p>Once you’ve reached the relaxed state, slowly close your eyes. Slow down your breathing. Obviously you should still breathe, but make each breath conscious. Take a long, slow deep breath in and then slowly exhale. Count each breath for a few seconds. A couple of seconds at first, then slowly increase the time. You’ll be surprised how soon you become relaxed when you consciously breathe. This is the start and is how many beginners learn how to meditate.</p>
<p>In this state, you can start to meditate. Just focus on one thing. It could be the sounds you hear in the distance, your breathing, anything that you’re comfortable with. The focus of your meditation may drift – that’s perfectly normal. When you sense a drift, just quietly bring your focus back. This is one of the simplest techniques of how to meditate that you can learn. Once you start to meditate this way, you’ll find it easier and easier to move into a state of meditation.</p>
<p>Often it’s the simplest techniques that work best. Don’t be fooled by these techniques on how to meditate, just because they are simple. Simple meditation techniques are often the best ones. Especially since they can be performed almost anywhere and at any time. So the next time you need to calm yourself down, practice one of these simple meditation techniques for a few quiet minutes. You’ll be amazed at how well they work!</p>
<p>Article by: Trevor John</p></div>
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There are many ways to meditate that correspond to many different schools of thought. Thirty-Five minutes to an hour seems rather long and would be a timespan to be used by experienced meditators. If you are a beginner, you should probably stick to more modest goals, such as five or 10 minutes.<br />
In Zen meditation , where you would concentrate on one&#8217;s breathing. This is used to gain awareness of one&#8217;s body and to help keep the mind from distractions. Breathing should be slow, but not uncomfortably slow; if you feel you are lacking oxygen, you need to breathe in more. Breathe in and out completely, filling the lungs as much as you can and emptying them back out as much as you can. Eventually, you are supposed to be able to keep an empty mind without having to worry about breathing, but this takes a long time and I can&#8217;t speak much about it because quite frankly, I&#8217;m not up to that myself.<br />
Posture is also important. If your back hurts, you should have something to lean against, but perhaps you are attempting sessions that are too long. Sitting in seiza is a good posture (Japanese traditional sitting on the knees). It will increase air flow. But unless you&#8217;re very flexible, achieving seiza will take some practice as it is not a natural position for most westerners. There is, of course the lotus, but that is even more difficult and is considered an advanced yoga position. Sitting cross-legged is fine.<br />
Then you will attempt to empty your mind of all thoughts that creep into it. This is in part why we concentrate on breathing; to give the mind a focus away from its natural flow of thoughts. If you start thinking about things other than your body or your breathing, you should gently bring your mind back from these thoughts, whatever they may be. This is a time you set aside where you do not think about your loved ones, your bills, your job, or whatever else preoccupies you in your daily life &#8211; so you are to attempt to empty your mind completely.<br />
As for increasing Ki, the relaxation provided by meditation is a learning process that carries outside of meditation proper, so you can learn to better relax, and thus facilitate the flow of ki. Also, you should learn about the Hara. The hara is the place Japanese culture considers to be the seat of the soul. It is located at the centre of your body (imagine a cross-section), 1 1/2 &#8211; 2 inches below your navel. (A bit lower for women). It is the centre of ki energy. Learning to relax the hara will help us increase the efficiency with which we manipulate ki.</p>
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