The Practice of Meditation

Meditation is quite often thought of as unique to the Eastern religious traditions, with a particular form or structure. It is, however, a practice open to all persons, with many forms and structures. It is definitely not the same for everyone.

Anything that you do that has the quality of centering and tuning into energies is an act of meditation. Basic meditation is a state of being which brings stillness to a person. It is something a person actively does, it is something a person allows to manifest. It is possible, however, to focus on areas in which a person would like to achieve results.

Focusing on the physical body with meditation can improve circulation, lower blood pressure and heart rate, bring calmer outlooks or more patience, boost the immune system, and give a person more control over his or her body, especially in the ares of pain, alertness, and healing.

Focusing on the emotions brings peacefulness, greater depth in relationships, and helps build a better foundation for motivation and for the development of spirit.

Focusing on the mental brings clarity, greater effectiveness, more creativity, and helps to develop conceptual abilities.

On the spiritual level, meditation can bring a person closer to God and open new ways of being, which are beyond anything the human self can imagine.

Many people are feeling pulled toward this greater way of being and want to find more viable ways of living which growth through meditation can bring. The desire for more openness to higher levels of consciousness, to find out what else is "out there" or "in there," is developing a new frontier. Meditation is the vehicle for such pioneering.

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