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Meditation Quote 27: “This is the real secret of life – to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.” – Alan Watts
As a child, I bet there wasn’t anything you enjoyed more than to play! But for some reason adulthood easily replaces our lust for play with seriousness and work. We could all do with a bit more playfulness, curiosity and awareness of the here and now. Unfortunately the journey back does not happen over night, but it…
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Meditation Quote 26: “Within yourself is a stillness, a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” – Herman Hess
Have you ever needed some “alone time” in order to be able to fully relax and be yourself? We normally think of “alone time” as being alone in a room or area, but truth is that “alone time” is only a moment away through meditation. I love how this quote sets such beautiful words to the fact that…
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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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Free Oliver Shanti Meditation Music
Back when I first started meditating, this is the kind of music I listened to. A quick search on youtube revealed this whole album available for free listening. Enjoy! If you like what you hear, I do recommend that you consider purchasing some music from Oliver Shanti. This music creates a wonderful atmosphere for relaxation, meditation, or…
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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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Relaxing Meditation Music
Sometimes it can be good to start a meditation by setting the atmosphere with a good bath, candles, incense, and/or soothing music. Even if you don’t like meditating to music, it can be a great tool for relaxing before the meditation starts. I wanted to share this wonderfully soothing and relaxing music with you. It…
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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…