MEDITATION
WHAT IS MEDITATION
Many people find it quite difficult to tap into the inspirational mode or meditation, and various methods have been developed by religious, philosophical and human development groups to assist their members to get started. According to Eric Harrison (from the Perth Meditation Centre) who wrote "Teach Yourself to Meditate," meditation is more than just being relaxed. Meditation is a calm and yet alert state of mind. It is when the body is relaxed and the mind is focused. It is when thoughts drop aside, and we are at one with the sensation of the moment. It has also been said that meditation is "like coming home" to oneself. On the other hand, he says, relaxation, which is often confused with meditation is when the mind wanders. It may drift between sleep, fantasy, and thought. We may be only half-awake and not even know what we are thinking. Relaxation is a pleasant state; but out of control.We are most likely to be calm and alert when we are focussed on something we enjoy. It may be while we are; listening to music, watching birds in the backyard, doing yoga, dancing or exercise with awareness, having a shower, eating a peach, arranging flowers, or some other creative activity. So, in meditation, we calm the body and keep the mind alert by focussing on something that keeps us awake and we withhold distracting thoughts.
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Many people find it quite difficult to tap into the inspirational mode or meditation, and various methods have been developed by religious, philosophical and human development groups to assist their members to get started. According to Eric Harrison (from the Perth Meditation Centre) who wrote "Teach Yourself to Meditate," meditation is more than just being relaxed. Meditation is a calm and yet alert state of mind. It is when the body is relaxed and the mind is focused. It is when thoughts drop aside, and we are at one with the sensation of the moment. It has also been said that meditation is "like coming home" to oneself. On the other hand, he says, relaxation, which is often confused with meditation is when the mind wanders. It may drift between sleep, fantasy, and thought. We may be only half-awake and not even know what we are thinking. Relaxation is a pleasant state; but out of control.We are most likely to be calm and alert when we are focussed on something we enjoy. It may be while we are; listening to music, watching birds in the backyard, doing yoga, dancing or exercise with awareness, having a shower, eating a peach, arranging flowers, or some other creative activity. So, in meditation, we calm the body and keep the mind alert by focussing on something that keeps us awake and we withhold distracting thoughts.
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