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Meditation Quote 25: “Do not try to become anything. Do not make yourself into anything. Do not be a meditator. Do not become enlightened. When you sit, let it be. When you walk, let it be. Grasp at nothing. Resist nothing.” – Ajahn Chah
To be honest, this quote is so clear and powerful that I am having trouble commenting on it. Why not reverse the table, and let you comment on it? Read this quote, think about it, and please leave your comments below telling us what it means to you. Or just read it, appreciate it, and let…
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Meditation Quote 24: “Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak.” – Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati
Much mystery surrounds what happens in meditation after we are able to quiet the mind, and delve deeper into it. Every meditation tradition has their own view, theory and guidelines on this, and ultimately we can only know for sure by trying for ourselves. Let’s have a look at one persons view… “Quiet the mind,…
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Meditation Quote 23: “Meditation is a lifelong process. Give it a try. As you get deeper and more disciplined into the process, you’ll get deeper and more disciplined in your mind and life.” – Brendon Burchard
Meditation is easy to dismiss at first, after figuring out that “nothing magic happens”. Meditation is not about “magic moments”, but a lifelong process of self discovery, awareness and cultivation. Meditation is not for all, but offers great rewards if you decide to make it your lifelong friend and partner. I love this quote, because…
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Meditation Quote 22: “Like the best convenience store in the world, the mind is always open.” – Leza Lowitz
The human mind and our ability to think is, according to some, the only thing that separates us from the animals. Yet it is perceived very differently from individual to individual, and while some prefer to leave it all alone others adventure into it’s depths head first. No matter what approach to the mind you…
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Meditation Quote 21: “The key to meditation is to exist one hundred percent in the here and now.” – Ilchi Lee
It’s often easy to get trapped in the past, or stuck worrying about the future. This becomes a problem when we sit down to meditate, and can cause thoughts, feelings or distractions to arise. Yet the “here and now” is always waiting for you to attend, and join in her dance. Don’t worry, though! Even if you…
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Meditation Quote 20: “We are the Masters of each moment.” – davidji
The present will always exist, also long after we have passed. Yet each moment is uniquely different from person to person, even if sitting in the same room observing the same moment. Let us look closer at why. We are all defined both by our genes, environment and experiences. How we perceive a situation is highly…
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Meditation Quote 19: “Movement is the freedom of the body; stillness, of the mind.” – Marty Rubin
Have you ever felt how your body seems more at ease when it is moving, and the worst after it has been sitting still in the same position for a long while? How about the mind, when does it feel the most at ease? In stillness. The mind is the most free when it can…
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Meditation Quote 18: “At the core of your heart, you are perfect and pure. No one and nothing can alter that.” – Amit Ray
Our own conscience is triggered by our actions, thoughts, or lack thereof. Yet we are not our actions or thoughts, but something deeper within that can reflect objectively on our thoughts and actions. In this quote Amit Ray tells us that this inner core of our heart is perfect and pure, and that no action,…
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Meditation Quote 17: “Meditation is doing what you are doing – whether you are doing formal meditation or child care.” – Norman Fischer
Ever felt like you were meditating while listening to music, doing arts and crafts, or exercising? Wonder why that is? Meditation in it’s essence is all about restraining of the mind to a single act, state, or thought. Done with dedication and focus, any action can be meditation. Keep in mind though, it does not mean…
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Meditation Quote 16: “If you won’t improve yourself, who will?” – Shri Radhe Maa
Life can be viewed as a series of decisions, each one altering the future and shaping who we are as human beings. Ultimately you are the one making our own decision, which leaves you with both a great amount of power but also a great amount of responsibility. So what better way to change your own…