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Meditation for Harmony of
Body, Ming, Emotions and
Our Inner Spirit
By
Tony Murdock, M.A.
STRESS COUNSELING
Meditation is the art of calming the mind and focusing it on
an object. In its simplest application, it can be used for
relaxation and stress reduction, and bring us to an awareness
of the important inter-connection between our minds and our
bodies. Meditation can help us manage our physical and emotional
pain. It gives us a tool to use for coping with the apparent
disharmony in our lives.
Meditation can also reduce psychological stress,
psychophysical stress and physical stress. Of course proper
diet, getting
enough exercise…and rest, and having the right attitude
towards ourselves and the people who are in our lives, are
also essential. However, meditation can help specifically to
relax our minds and our bodies, reforming a conscious connection
between them. When we 'tune into our bodies' with our mind…and
listen to what our bodies are telling us, we have taken an
important step toward optimal health.
HEALING MEDITATIONS
At a deeper level, meditation can help us to release our emotional
blockages and pain. It can help us to face our pain and give
us a tool to work through our pain, and bring healing to
the heart and body. This healing allows us to open the heart
and integrate our spiritual nature with our mind, our emotions
and our body.
USE MEDITATION AS YOUR ANCHOR
Whenever we are at a crossroads in our life, we generally experience
higher levels of stress. We are leaving behind something
familiar, and are crossing over into a life pattern that
is not familiar. Sometimes these transitions are of our own
choosing. Often, though, they appear on our life path unexpectedly,
in some cases, they appear as insurmountable obstacles and
we are forced into a change. In either case, we want to make
the transition from the old to the new with as much ease
as possible.
Meditation is one way to ease the anxiety and stress we feel
in these transition situations. Meditation helps us to calm
the restless and anxious mind. It also helps us to keep a focussed
and balanced perspective on our changing world. In other words,
meditation helps to keep the boat of our lives steady and still
in the ocean of the world that can often be rough and unpredictable.
A KEY TO SUCCESS
Meditation can not only be used as a wonderful "wellness" tool
to reduce stress and bring about calmness, it can also motivate
individuals to live their lives with a more positive attitude,
and thereby bring about greater happiness for themselves and
their loved ones. As you are aware, a happy life leads to a
healthy life. The right technique, the right instruction and
a dedication to practicing the techniques are the keys to success.
Meditation provided me with the skills to work successfully
in the corporate world. Through the practice of relaxation
techniques, and the development of concentration and meditation
skills, I believe that any sincere practitioner can develop
more calmness and peace of mind in their work and in their
lives. They will be able to focus on their projects with more
skillful attention and awareness. They will not simply survive
the day, but 'flow' through the day with an overall sense of
well being. This would enhance the mental health of anyone.
In my experience, individuals who have started meditating as
part of their lifestyle have found that their lives have improved
in remarkable ways.
When our mind and emotions are balanced and harmonized, then
we have access to our true inner spiritual nature. We begin
to have a healthy appreciation for our life and the lives of
our loved ones. Our world is seen through new eyes, and we
can start to perceive the interconnection and interdependence
of all creation.
HARMONY OF BODY, MIND, EMOTIONS AND SPIRIT
Peace of mind, clarity of thought, reduction of stress, and
a more positive outlook on life are just some of the early
benefits of meditation. When our minds are calm, our body
relaxes. When our mind and body are relaxed, we move toward
stillness. When we experience stillness, we are moving toward
a harmony of body, mind, emotions and spirit that is our
birthright. Then, when we tune into our inner Spirit, and
call upon Spirit to integrate into our daily lives, we are
connecting to an essential aspect of ourselves that not only
gives us comfort and strength. Spirit gives us the sweet
power of transformation to grow, to be compassionate toward
ourselves and toward others, as we move through the transitions
of life. Like a boat firmly anchored, the waves of the ever-changing
ocean around us have little effect. Meditation, practiced
faithfully and regularly, helps us to maintain a firm and
steady connection to our inner unchanging Spirit.
Meditation can open the door to higher consciousness.
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