The
Definitions Of Meditation
We
can define meditation as the following 'Rs':
1.
Returning
Meditation
is the technique of returning to the original qualities of the self, namely
peace, purity, love, bliss and wisdom. We can only do that by taking our
thoughts inwards.
2.
Relaxing
In
meditation, the mind disconnects itself from the thoughts of anything external
and connects with the inner self. In this way, it is able to receive the
positive current of the original strength of the self: a peaceful source of
energy. However, at first, it can be difficult to disconnect the many plugs of
our everyday life: the plugs of attachment, speed, worry, being busy, etc. It
does take some effort.
3.
Remembering
As
the mind relaxes and gently concentrates on the 'point source' of peace energy,
situated at the center of the forehead (during the practice of meditation), the
individual begins to remember their spiritual identity. The reason why people
are so disoriented in their lives and why they often find life boring, tedious,
or empty is because they have forgotten who they truly are.
4.
Releasing
As
we remember the forgotten reality of the self as a spiritual being and begin to
experience our inner source of peace, we are released from the negativity of
our mind: wasteful thinking and thoughts filled with doubt, fear and worry -
the three great dragons that dominate our mind constantly.
(...continued
tomorrow)
The
Triangle Of Spiritual Energy (cont.)
Referring
to yesterday’s message, in the triangle of harmonious energy, all three points
(the self, the Supreme and others) need to be equidistant - not too much one
way or the other. The 'equidistant triangle' in ancient mathematics was the
symbol of harmony. Harmony, peace, order and balance is what is natural in
human life and if we wish to return to that condition, we need to realize the
importance of equidistant relationships. It requires constant attention to keep
the three points in balance and in working order. Otherwise, when we get
over-focused on any one of the three, we become inflexible. This inflexibility
causes us to go out of balance and the result is disharmony and disunity, which
can also be called 'violence', an unnatural condition, or even hell when it
reaches an extreme point.
In
order to maintain a balance between the three, I need silence: times of
introspection when I can check the flow of three of my relationships – with the
self, Supreme Source and others. This checking mechanism protects, sustains and
develops the qualities of these three points.
Message
for the day
To
have commitment for self-progress is to be a giver.
Projection:
Although
we do have a lot in our lives, we have expectations from situations and people
around us. We constantly think of what we have to get from them. Such
expectations make us dependent on others for self-progress. Then we find
ourselves experiencing progress only when things are going right or when people
are cooperative.
Solution:
Instead
of thinking about what I want to get, I need to pay more attention to what I
have, so that I can do my best using these resources to acquire what I want.
Thus I will experience constant progress in my life, whether the situations are
positive in my life or not.
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