Prayer and Meditation
Prayer and meditation are our connections to God, to our higher power.
It is through prayer, meditation, and contemplation that we are best able to hear our own inner voice. This is a time to pause and connect not only with God, but with ourselves and our creative subconscious mind. This time spent within nourishes us on the deepest levels physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Some people say that through prayer we are talking to God and through meditation we are listening to him. Through quiet contemplation we can look inside and reconnect with our own deeper truth and wisdom. Through each of these practices, we are opening our hearts and our minds and preparing ourselves to receive divine guidance and inspiration.
The value of consistent prayer is not that He will hear us; but that we will hear Him
If you have never meditated before, here's a simple structure you can use to begin.
- Find a quiet and comfortable place, and set aside at least ten to fifteen minutes of undisturbed time. Sit comfortably with your back straight, but not stiff. Take a deep breath, relax, and do your best to put aside all thoughts of the past and the future keeping your focus right here in the present moment.
- Become aware of your breathing by focusing your attention on the sensation of the air that is moving in and out of your body as you breathe. Feel your stomach gently rising and falling as you breathe in ... and breathe out. Feel the coolness and warmth of the air that enters and leaves your nostrils as you inhale and exhale. Notice the way each breath changes and is different.
- Observe your thoughts as they come and go. When thoughts come up in your mind, don't ignore them or suppress them- simply notice them and let them drift on by, always returning your focus back to your breathing.
- If you find yourself getting carried away by your thoughts, just observe where your mind went, and without judging, simply return to your breathing once again. Let your breath serve as an anchor for your thoughts.
- As the time comes to a close, sit quietly, and slowly return your thoughts and consciousness to your surroundings. Get up gradually and stretch for a moment or two. You are now ready to go back to your normal routine relaxed and refreshed.
If we know the divine art of concentration,If we know the divine art of meditation,If we know the divine art of contemplation,easily and consciously we can unite the inner world and the outer world.
There are many ways to meditate, but in general they consist of simply being still and quiet for a period of time and focusing your attention on either your breath or a mantra of some sort. If you are new to the practice of meditation- your thoughts will drift, and your mind will wander at first. Remember not to be hard on yourself when this happens. This is just part of learning how to meditate. I love the metaphor that it's like standing on the side of a river watching boats drift by. Every once in awhile you will discover that you have gotten into one of the boat, climb back onto the river bank and start observing the boats ( your thoughts) again. Don't worry about whether or not you're getting it "right." Your ability to stay focused will increase with time and practice.
The regular practice of meditation will help clear your mind of distractions, cleanse your thoughts, and enhance your spiritual connection. It renews the spirit, relaxes the body, and calms the soul. Meditation is a tool for reflection and inquiring within, and it is one of the best ways to still your thoughts in order to receive divine guidance. Through the practice of meditation you will begin to become even more aware of your subtle intuitive impulses, insights, ideas, emotions, and inspirations.
Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in eternal awareness or pure consciousness without objectification, knowing without thinking, merging finitude in infinity.
Spend time each day in quiet contemplation, prayer, or meditation.
Here is a simple invocation you can use to begin.
In seeking to transform our lives,
We ask for guidance and clarity.
We ask that we find our purpose, our mission in life.
We ask for divine inspiration.
We ask to be of service.
We ask for help in releasing any old negative or limiting thought patterns.
We ask that our thoughts and actions unfold for the greater good of all people.
We ask that miracles unfold not only in our own lives, but in the lives of others.
We ask thankful.
We ask for peace.
We ask for harmony.
We ask to make a difference in the world.
There is an inner alchemy that takes place through prayer and meditation. They help you to empty your mind of worries and negative thoughts, and they make room for it to be filled with joy, bliss, and love. These are transformational processes that will change you on a cellular level. They will literally change your brain wave patterns, increasing your good feelings and creating a sense of happiness. In addition to that, the vibrational frequency of these positive emotions is in perfect harmony with what you want to attract into your life.
Through prayer, contemplation, and meditation you are aligning yourself with a higher power and opening yourself up to the unlimited potential and infinite wisdom of the universe. Your devotion and commitment to spiritual growth and expansion will serve to alter your consciousness and open you up to a greater awareness of the miracles, circumstances, possibilities, and synchronicity already at work in your life. Through prayer you are also acknowledging God. You are acknowledging that there is a higher power at work in your life.
Prayer, contemplation, and meditation are essential, powerful tools in your life.
Make a commitment to use them.
They are the way in.
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