A meditation a day ..

There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither.
- Alan Cohen

Reflection:

Our society values doing, achieving, speed. The result of this non-stop culture is often much productivity, but little living. And, of course, there is also stress and burn-out.
But look around in nature, and you will see the wisdom of pausing. Strong outbursts of energy are balanced with times of calm. A storm doesn’t last a week; a child cannot cry for 10 hours in a row; and man cannot eat without stopping, without eventually killing himself.
Likewise, it is the pause of sleep that allows us to function healthily. It is the pauses in music that gives meaning to the notes. It is the pauses in speech that allows you to deliver a powerful message. And it is the times apart in a relationship that renews your feelings.
Pauses give you perspective. They replenish you. They allow you to see things with fresh eyes, understand once again what’s truly important, and appreciate what you have right now - all essential elements in living a fulfilling life.

Exercise
Have you been allowing yourself enough pauses in your life, your work, your relationships? Where in your life could you benefit from a pause right now?
Consider booking in your calendar some regular time off - away from all tasks, screens, conversations, and information. You will be able to make greater sense of everything else.

Giovanni Dienstmann

Go find better, Go make better, Go give better, Go be better !
~Carlos Martinez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRHda1qfaX0

Nice video to meditate on , good lessons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb5lHJ5POBE

Seven life lessons to comtemplate :
1 .Ignore the haters , keep your focus
2. Dont fixate on the problem
3. Its all in your mind set
4. You must unlearn your limiting thoughts
5. There is no try , only results
6. Believe in something bigger than you
7. You fail because you dont believe

When you meditate on this you might get stuck on lesson 1 :laugh: but just keep doing and stop trying so hard untill one day you get it.

Ah , a short meditation where you dont have to keep your eyes closed

Music by: anilah.bandcamp.com | Visuals by: simonhaiduk.com
A companion video to the recent ep by Anilah; this piece is intended as a meditation for soul ignition, third eye and heart activation, through metaphysical interpretation. The music and vocals were created first as an improvisation by Anilah. Then the audio was synchronized with a visual score including motion graphics and artwork by Simon Haiduk, as well as an art cameo by David Heskin. These artists often create with an emphasis on exploring the relationship of sound and light to activate metaphysical aspects of our being, as well as an attempt to represent our connection to Earth and the energy of spirit that connects us all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUNSD063yxw&index=6&list=RDRu004sZMqjc

Meditation Prayer:

May the Force be with all living beings

Every being has struggles and sorrow ,
Let us hold them with loving feelings and kindness
Let us forgive ourselves and others that have hurt us

Lets open our heart and forgive the sorrow and hurt
brought to ourselves or to others , may we be forgiven
may we forgive others

May we be well , filled with loving Kindness , safe from inner
and outer dangers , may we be well , peacefull and truly happy

May all beings be well , especially our enemies , the difficult ones
the discarded ones , may they be safe and well in body heart
and mind . peacefull and truly happy

May the Earth heal from her wounds , may we treat our environment
with love and kindness , may we bring peace and happiness

May the Force be with us , May the Force be with Earth

Have a blessed day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kulGYGaKfNA

As Jedi we meditate on the Force , where we do this or what music we listen does not seem so important , but , there is so much beauty in music and a quiet place to be. This time i want to introduce another form of music that seem ancient and that people have meditated on in churches and temples, as a child i used to visit cathedrals and temples with my parents and we just used to sit there to hear the choir sing and pray

I sit quietly and center myself, breathing deeply and fully. I feel myself firmly connected to the earth as I let the Force flow through me. I let go of busyness and of anything that may be overwhelming me. I open myself to the new, to new possibilities, to a new day, and to the fresh new cells being constantly created in my body with every breath I take. I feel the refreshing inspiration of new opportunities coming my way. I welcome this new and wonderful time in my life and see it filled with goodness, creativity and peace. I let go of the old and allow the new to come gently into my life.

I sit up straight with my spine erect but relaxed. I take a deep breath, inhaling fully, holding for a moment and then exhaling slowly and completely. I feel the energy my breath brings to every cell and molecule of my being. Inhale. Hold. Exhale. Exchanging energy. Bringing in fresh, new, life giving energy. Letting go of what is old and used. My breath is bringing in the life Force. I let go of what is unneeded. In and out. With each breath, I am restoring and revitalizing myself. I am completely refreshed with each breath I take. I am healthy. I am alive.

I am grateful for the gift of life and all my many blessings. I am grateful for family and friends and a place to live and food to eat. I am grateful for the earth and the spirit of life. I am grateful for the sun that shines every day and for all the life it creates. I am thankful that I can learn and grow from experiences I may not even have wanted, but that allow me to open up to a greater awareness of myself and my world. I am grateful for love that flows to me and through me. I see all as support for the journey that is my life.

I am grateful for the Force, the Force is with me , i am one with the Force




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4oZZhpMXP4

The Best Choral Orchestral Pieces of Cathedrals and Forgotten Temples!

Tracklist:
0:00 Jeremy Soule – Peace of Akatosh (The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Soundtrack)
4:09 Catholic Renaissance Hymns – Adoremus in Aeternum
6:42 Hans Zimmer – Aurora
15:17 Mozart – Requiem: Lacrimosa
18:26 Howard Shore – Evenstar (The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Soundtrack)
21:41 Gregorian Chant – Da Pacem Domine
26:15 Mychael Danna – Tsimtsum (Life of Pi Soundtrack)
29:05 Pergolesi – Stabat Mater: Dolorosa
33:48 Samuel Barber – Agnus Dei
41:44 Catholic Hymns – Pange Lingua Gloriosi
48:08 Satie – Gymnopedie No. 1 (Soprano)
51:47 Gregorian Chant – Dies Irae
54:53 Jeremy Soule – From Past to Present (The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim Soundtrack)
59:58 Howard Shore – Twilight and Shadow (the Lord of the Rings: Return of the King Soundtrack)
1:03:28 Faure – Pie Jesu
1:06:56 Gregorian Chant – Te Deum

Just put your headphones on and enjoy the Serenity


Forest Sounds

There is nothing wrong with you : a guided meditation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOCdPmFyzM8

Vulcan advice on fear and control of emotions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB9row4tQkE

Amyntas wrote: Vulcan advice on fear and control of emotions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB9row4tQkE

Me and son so. Just woke and watch this . Wow, I loved it !!! We loved it !

Masuro Emoto :He strongly believed that our thoughts and words can change our surroundings and he tried to prove it too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=tAvzsjcBtx8

Meditation:

Make it a habit of observing what you are thinking and how you put your thoughts into words. What language do you use , what words?

Is this how i want others to see me Is this what I want to create?

This very simple excersise/contemplation is the foundation of spiritual growth and work.

The ideal posture for meditation has three essential characteristics: it’s stable, it’s straight and it’s comfortable. For that purpose, finding the ideal meditation cushion, chair or bench for your unique body type is an important part of your practice.

There are so many different products out there – meditation cushions, meditation chairs, stools, pillows, mats, zafus, zabutons, etc. So you might be confused which one to choose. This article will guide you through the world of meditation seats, explaining what each one of them is for, and helping you find the ideal one for you.

CHOOSING A MEDITATION CUSHION, CHAIR OR BENCH – YOUR GUIDE TO SITTING STILL

Chair for me!

Do U have a lazy lotus or a not so flexible one lol jk jk jk Crowley us the same approach but says untill u master one of these don't go any further.


https://library.templeofthejediorder.org/library/Pagan/CrowleyAleister/AleisterCrowley-Meditation.pdf

LOL @Brother and @Master

Well actually i use the stool position , i find it keeps my back the straightest and i can sti still a lot better than on a chair where everything starts hurting after a while , but i also meditate lying down , which i dont see in the options presented :laugh:

Ow dear G'd , this is what you get when you google " Meditating in Stool postition"

Carlos.Martinez3 wrote: Do U have a lazy lotus or a not so flexible one lol jk jk jk Crowley us the same approach but says untill u master one of these don't go any further.

As long as you sit upright, it really doesn‘t matter much - I can do a half lotus but since I‘ve had back surgery before it hurts too much after a short while.

Do you love yourself , do you dare tell yourself ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFHY5w0kDMM

Amyntas wrote: Do you love yourself , do you dare tell yourself ?

Not really, no

Cyan Sarden wrote:

Amyntas wrote: Do you love yourself , do you dare tell yourself ?

Not really, no

Time to meditate , take a mirror and tell yourself "I love you"