By Jane Michael
The first practitioners of Zen meditation were Zen Buddhists monks. The techniques employed in this meditation are breathing, sitting positions, koans, repetition of thoughts, and shikantaza. (more…)
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What Is Meditation
By Richard Pettinger
Many people may have had glimpses of meditation unconsciously. For example whilst walking through nature and being awed by its beauty and magnitude. Others may have been moved by sublime music. At such moments our mind becomes still and we feel a sense there is something greater beyond our usual perceptions. As mysteriously as it came, such experiences may leave, giving only a fleeting glimpse of a feeling that is hard to describe. Meditation is an attempt to make such experiences permanent and also deepen and expand our own consciousness. (more…)
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Walking Meditation Is Meditation In Action
By Sarah Thomas
It isn’t always necessary to sit in silence with crossed legs in order to meditate or benefit from the meditation. Walking meditation is an excellent example of this. Walking meditation requires the use of focus much in the same way as other types of meditation. The difference is that the focus is placed upon the walking experience. (more…)
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Feng Shui Colors
by Amy Toplikar
Colors can affect us on many levels. It can affect your mood, your energy and your desires. Notice if you paint an entire room, changing it from plain white to a beautiful shade of green. Do you notice that you feel different in that room now? The room itself gives off a different feeling or ambience. It probably feels more refreshing and energizing. You just experienced a Feng Shui color enhancement. (more…)
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What Is Color Meditation?
Author: Jane Michael
It is another name for chakra meditation. It deals with contemplating the different charkas; they are also called scared plexes in the subtle or spiritual body. These plexes match particular points in the corporeal body. (more…)
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The Spectrum Of Power: Josh Williams’ Color Magic & Healing Techniques
Author: Josh Williams
Greetings all!
Today we’re going to explore the power of color and how to harness it for healing, empowerment and success! (more…) -
Studying Auras For Psychic Self Defense – How To Read Someone’s Aura
Author: Abhishek Agarwal
Many people feel they can figure out what a person is all about just in the first meeting; the vibes they get from a person helps them determine through some inner guiding voice whether the person is giving off good vibes or bad ones and it shapes their relationship in times to come thereafter. It is actually the aura of that person at work. (more…)
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The Aura – Yes, You Can See It Too – In Just A Few Minutes!
Author: Abhishek Agarwal
The human aura is a three-dimensional energy field that surrounds the bodies of all living-beings and things. It extends in all directions, normally in an elliptical shape around the body. The healthier you are, the further the aura will extend out from the body. (more…)
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Edgar Cayce’s First Miracle Reading
by Doug Simpson
This is the second article in a series of three articles about the early years when Edgar Cayce was uncovering and attempting to understand the unusual psychic abilities he had apparently been blessed with. If you have not previously read the first article, titled Edgar Cayce’s Earliest Psychic Readings, I politely recommend that you first read that article. It can be located on the blog where you are now located. (more…)
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Yoga: Mind, Body and Soul
Author: ATrujillo
Yoga is a philosophy of life as well as a system of exercises that encourages the union of mind, body, and spirit. Yoga dates back as far as 4000 BC, and was developed first in India. It is a classical science and philosophy that was developed by the Indian sage Patanjali. Yoga comes from the original Sanskrit word, ‘joga,’ which means ‘to join. It has been around for a long time, yet its teachings are still applicable today. Yoga is geared towards self-development and is an important element in personal growth. It is an ancient set of teachings and practices, yet it is truly very simple to do. (more…)