MEDITATIONS
There are many forms of Meditations from individual forms such as daydreaming to group gatherings, listening to guided meditation, various forms of painting/ art work, music, sound, walking, chanting, absorbing natures gifts of wind, water, sun, earth etc.
Each of us will find the appropriate form of Meditation for that moment of integration, peace, healing, allowing us to find answers to personal growth physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Many are so busy they are not even aware of how or when they may 'meditate' such as daydreaming, doodling, sitting in a quiet place, walking on the beach, focussing on the ripples of water, the movement of the leaves, watching children or animals at play and for some even staring blankly at the TV set at the end of a busy day.
These all take us into varying levels of a meditative state, a state of 'switching off 'from what we perceive on a mental level as the 'real world'. The deeper the level of meditating the more 'quietness' one finds, which then allows the body, mind and soul to heal and release the conditions, stigmas and expectations of our everyday life.
When participating in group Meditations, especially for the first time, one feels the uncertaintity of what is 'expected' of you and how you should be in and during a meditation. Allow yourself to let go of these expectations of what you have heard and follow your own path. A facilitator, whether physically close to you or via a guided cd will use a format according to their experiences to assist you to relax and go into the deeper levels of relaxation. Sometimes this may follow in the form of a story, to help you to let go of your mental control and focus mentally on what they are saying. It may take a little practice to switch off the daily mind chatter and that is ok- some things may pop up mentally to be acknowledge and clear of your agenda, that in itself is a wonderful start.
Other ways of assisting you to Meditate will be with the use of music cd or physically using instruments like drums, crystal singing bowls, or tibetan singing bowls, rattles, maybe some forms of yoga positions, chanting like 'Oms' such as the buddhist monks, walking using Labyrinth formations, singing or other forms of toning and many other forms of relaxation techniques to help you find you quiet inner space.
Sound Meditations
at
Carpe Diem Port Adelaide Sth Australia
see Calendar for
New Times and Dates tba for 2013
Using Crystal & Tibetan Singing Bowls intermingled with chimes, bells, drums, Tibetan cymbals
If you wish to attend, please call me so we can accommodate all comfortably in appropriate space
For your comfort you may wish to bring a yoga mat or blanket, pillow if you wish to lay down, chairs are available.
Energy Exchange is $10 Bookings to Jeanette 0411 034 177
Also at .....
Maries Crystal Cave Aldinga Beach Sth Australia
http://www.centreofinfinity.com/whatshappening
Next Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation will be held on Wednesday Nov 7th 2012 7.30- 9pm $5 at
Marie's Crystal Cave, Schnapper Point, Aldinga
There are many forms of Meditations from individual forms such as daydreaming to group gatherings, listening to guided meditation, various forms of painting/ art work, music, sound, walking, chanting, absorbing natures gifts of wind, water, sun, earth etc.
Each of us will find the appropriate form of Meditation for that moment of integration, peace, healing, allowing us to find answers to personal growth physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Many are so busy they are not even aware of how or when they may 'meditate' such as daydreaming, doodling, sitting in a quiet place, walking on the beach, focussing on the ripples of water, the movement of the leaves, watching children or animals at play and for some even staring blankly at the TV set at the end of a busy day.
These all take us into varying levels of a meditative state, a state of 'switching off 'from what we perceive on a mental level as the 'real world'. The deeper the level of meditating the more 'quietness' one finds, which then allows the body, mind and soul to heal and release the conditions, stigmas and expectations of our everyday life.
When participating in group Meditations, especially for the first time, one feels the uncertaintity of what is 'expected' of you and how you should be in and during a meditation. Allow yourself to let go of these expectations of what you have heard and follow your own path. A facilitator, whether physically close to you or via a guided cd will use a format according to their experiences to assist you to relax and go into the deeper levels of relaxation. Sometimes this may follow in the form of a story, to help you to let go of your mental control and focus mentally on what they are saying. It may take a little practice to switch off the daily mind chatter and that is ok- some things may pop up mentally to be acknowledge and clear of your agenda, that in itself is a wonderful start. Other ways of assisting you to Meditate will be with the use of music cd or physically using instruments like drums, crystal singing bowls, or tibetan singing bowls, rattles, maybe some forms of yoga positions, chanting like 'Oms' such as the buddhist monks, walking using Labyrinth formations, singing or other forms of toning and many other forms of relaxtion techniques to help you find you quiet inner space.
Create wherever you are as Peter Donnelly has with Sand , a Rack and a stick and a very focused 'Seeing' ability of the picture at ground level . Created within 3 hours and gone with the tide. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/H6ZqKmaN2qw
THE INTERVIEW WITH GOD
I dreamed I had an interview with God.
So you would like to interview me?” God asked.
If you have the time” I said
God smiled. “My time is eternity.”
What questions do you have in mind for me?”
What surprises you most about humankind?”
God answered...
That they get bored with childhood, they rush to grow up, and then long to be children again.
That they lose their health to make money...and then lose their money to restore their health.”
That by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present, such that they live in neither the present nor the future.
"That they live as if they will never die, and die as though they had never lived.”
God’s hand took mineand we were silent for a while.
And then I asked...
As a parent, what are some of life’s lessons you want your children to learn?”
To learn they cannot make anyone love them. All they can do is let themselves be loved.”
To learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others.”
To learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness.”
To learn that it only takes a few seconds to open profound wounds in those they love, and it can take many years to heal them.”
To learn that a rich person is not one who has the most,but is one who needs the least.”
To learn that there are people who love them dearly, but simply have not yet learned how to express or show their feelings.”
To learn that two people can look at the same thing and see it differently.”
To learn that it is not enough that they forgive one another, but they must also forgive themselves.”
"Thank you for your time," I said humbly.
"Is there anything else you would like your children to know?"
God smiled and said, Just know that I am here... always.”
-author unknown