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Infinite Being Meditation
The Ultimate Meditation
Peace can sometimes be so far away, and inner bliss… even farther away.
Take the time now to spend some real quality time by going
within. Find that sense of peace that lies within. Visit the place where
inner bliss dwells and waits patiently for your return.
Let yourself unwind and compose yourself for a few precious moments of
peace. Remember that your mind is much more far-reaching than your
physical brain. Your mind, as consciousness, is nonphysical, while your
brain is just the physical translator of your consciousness.
Your mind, therefore, always has the ability to tell your brain;
“Shsh! It’s meditation time!”
Focus your mind away from the clutter of day-to-day living and turn
your attention inwards to the peaceful core of your inner being. Then
think of the deepest possible state of consciousness.
And what could that state be?
It is the state of consciousness known as Infinite Being. The word
Infinite reflects the idea of ultimate, while the word
Being refers to a state of awareness, rather than a
doing activity. Infinite Being is infinite consciousness without
a focus upon any specific activity.
Infinite Being doesn’t have to do anything, it already
is everything.
It is important to appreciate that the state of Infinite Being is not
“out there” somewhere external to us. Infinite Being encompasses all
consciousness, including all manifestation. We are that consciousness, as
is everything else in existence.
The Most Powerful
Affirmation
In meditation practices, affirmations are often used to focus the mind.
By simply repeating the words “I am,” you affirm your true nature
as consciousness. In the case of the Infinite Being meditation, we affirm
our identity as the ultimate, infinite consciousness.
The affirmation “I am Infinite Being” is the most powerful
affirmation possible within the English language.
Find a quiet space to sit down for a few minutes, close your eyes, and
start looking for the quiet space within. To keep your brain occupied with
the task at hand, focus your attention on the slow, even flow of your
breath as it passes in and out of your nostrils.
As you breathe each in-breath, mentally repeat the affirmation “I am
Infinite Being.”
On the out-breath, simply allow your attention to follow the flow of
air from your nostrils. To induce an immediate calming effect, allow each
out-breath to take longer than each in-breath.
Life energy, also known as etheric energy, is conditioned primarily
within the human spinal column. From there it is distributed to the rest
of the body via the subtle nervous system. Most key functions in the human
body owe their operation primarily to the supply of etheric life energy,
rather than to the supply of electrical energy. Etheric energy, like
consciousness, is non-physical and yet it is behind all life.
To help enhance the natural flow of life energy within your spine while
performing this meditation it is preferable to sit upright in an erect
chair. As you progress with this meditation, the natural flow of life
energy within your spine will become enhanced, bringing an enlivened
awareness to your consciousness.
When distracting thoughts arise - which they will -treat them with
patience and understanding. Put each distracting thought aside so that you
can continue with the Infinite Being meditation. If a thought seems
important or urgent, then it will be sure to return later, after your
meditation session has finished.
The phrase “I am Infinite Being” is an affirmation of your oneness with
the consciousness from which all life sprang. If you find issues arising,
such as a feeling of unworthiness in your alignment with all that is, just
let those thoughts go, then focus back on the phrase. You do not have to
justify the words or settle any internal argument about them just because
of some prior conditioning as to how someone said that you “should” think
in this life.
Have the inner discipline to stay with the affirmation and let the
issues fade away unchallenged. Your inner self knows the meaning of the
words and resonates in joy with their exact and literal truth. Every time
you make this affirmation, you become more connected with Infinite Being.
Any lesser thoughts are then healed in the light of the greater truth.
There are a number of ways to enhance your meditation experience. One
is to reserve a small space, such as the corner of a quiet room, where
only meditation is conducted. That space then becomes more conducive to a
meditation environment. A small table or surface can be covered with items
that you connect with spiritual practice. Candles and incense are
especially useful as they provide some initial focus for the senses.
It also helps to always use the same chair, one that is constructed
primarily of a non-metallic material. Metal chairs attract etheric life
energy away from you, which is great for the chair, but not so good for
the meditation session.
A small clock completes your setting, and clean, light clothing,
reserved especially for meditation, further enhances the atmosphere. A
shower or bath before meditation is very valuable, as water is a powerful
cleanser. If, for example, you have just come home from a hectic day at
work, then your energy body will be filled with the distractions of the
day, stored in etheric energy form.
The water that cleanses you in a shower or bath not only cleanses you
of physical impurities, but, more importantly, it also cleanses the
etheric energy impurities that do not belong in your energy body.
The reason that water is such an effective energy cleanser lies in its
chemical composition. Water consists of H2O - hydrogen and
oxygen. Oxygen is not just a chemical that the body needs. Its greater
role is to carry life-giving, etheric energy. When you shower, your
etheric body is being washed with the water’s flow of cleansing, etheric
energy.
Make
Spirituality Your Number One Priority
The best investment of your time each day is to spend 20 minutes in
meditation. Make the time for this to happen. Make it the day’s first
priority. The easiest habit to adopt is one which makes up the first
activity of the day. Making it a routine will also reinforce the effects
of the meditation.
If you are hungry to the point of distraction before a meditation
session, then have some light refreshment, such as fruit or juice.
Conversely, a full stomach after a heavy meal will have a deadening effect
upon the higher possibilities of your meditation session, so plan to eat
any large meals at least two hours ahead.
The Aims
of the Infinite Being Meditation
- To quiet your daily brain activity by focusing on rhythmic
activities that induce a spiritual focus.
- To affirm your connection to the highest possible state of
awareness.
- To charge your system with additional life energy through controlled
breathing.
The
Infinite Being Meditation Technique in Summary
- Focus your attention on the slow, even flow of breath as it passes
in and out of your nostrils.
- As you breathe each in-breath, mentally repeat the affirmation “I am
Infinite Being.”
- On the out-breath, allow your attention to follow the flow of air
from your nostrils. To induce an immediate calming effect, slow each
out-breath and allow it to take up to twice as long as each in-breath.
- Repeat this cycle of breathing for 20 minutes.
Remember
The affirmation “I am Infinite Being” is the most powerful
affirmation possible within the English language.
Happy surfing upon the realms of spiritual awareness!
© Infinite Being 2005
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