Overcoming Sleepiness and Daydreaming during Meditation Aug 28, 2010 393 Mental sinking is an obstacle in meditation and the opposite of mental excitement. The mind wants to drift in a certain way so some antidote needs to be applied. Sometimes the mind drifts and like a little butterfly you dreamily fly to a flower, then think, "Oh, there is another nice flower over there. I think I'll float over there and look at that." This is done in a languid way, as though you were about to enter a dream state. Mental sinking could also be the experience of heaviness in the body that is about to enter sleep. While doing ceremony in our Tibetan monastery, sometimes from the far corner of the … [Read more...]
Interesting Ways To Improve Your Spirituality
It is believed that spirituality exists in most of the traditions and cultures. In some cases, we are able to put our spirituality into practice in our daily life throughout some everyday activities. If you desire to know how to improve and develop your spirituality, some tips below can be beneficial to you for consultation. Learn the meaning of spirituality first In fact, spirituality will consist of our spiritual disciplines or spiritual practices including meditation, prayer, breathing/chanting exercises, rituals and ceremonies. Besides, spirituality and our spiritual life can also involve our daily interactions with other people. As soon as our spiritual life is balanced, we can keep our … [Read more...]
Ways To Enhance The Mediation Session Well
Truly, meditation has its origin in the ancient times, and up to now, this wonderful session has also got attention from everyone around the world regardless of ages, countries and customs. Meditation helps us not only keep our mind in peace, but also find the balance in life. If you begin Meditation in the first time, or even if you have been practicing it for several years, some simple and valuable tips bellow can aid you in enhancing your Meditation session. Prepare the body Hatha Yoga or Hatha Vidya was designed to focus on the physical and mental strengthen for meditation. Try to make our body comfortable and easy. If our body is uncomfortable, it will be surely a challenge for us to … [Read more...]
What our readers can expect on our sub-part Meditation & Prayer
What about MEDITATION & PRAYER Meditation & Prayer is the first sub-part of my Category "SPIRITUALITY & RELIGION". To my valuable readers, I would like to give you a brief overview of Meditation & Prayer, and what I will explore further at present and in the future under this sub-part Meditation & Prayer of "SPIRITUALITY & RELIGION" Category. Definition of Meditation & Prayer What is the process of Prayer? When praying, we will try to express our inner thoughts and emotions to God – in both ways: words and gratitude. At that time, we attempt to find the assistance that only the Supreme Being can grant. During the process of Prayer, we will surely pray for ourselves and those whom we … [Read more...]
Spiritual Growth – Balanced State Of Mind
Spiritualism – an exciting discovery of something divine and sacred – is known as an increasingly topic to everyone, regardless of ages, genders and skins today. People from many walks of life tend to approach the realm of spirituality via meditation, yoga, prayer or even the personal reflection. As a result, numerous people around the world don’t hesitate to practice spirituality via spiritual growth for peace in mind and soul. Spiritual Growth To Balance Your Mind In fact, spiritual growth is described as the inner process, not only for individuals who seek spiritual awakening and live in ashrams or monasteries, but also for anyone who needs to balance their puzzles thoughts. It is … [Read more...]