What is Meditation? Learn to use your true inner power![credits]
by Robert Morgen
Meditation is simply the art of focusing on any given subject
with total concentration. There are many systems and styles of
meditation, approached with varying degrees of formality. All are
useful for various folks for various reasons, and discovering which
one is right for you can be an interesting journey.
Meditation has been used universally around the world for the
entirety of human existence. Evidence from writings, paintings and
folklore show that humans of every culture have been able to clear
their minds, focus their intent and touch and use the energy around
them since the dawn of our species.
While many of the modern meditation techniques are attributed to
Eastern influences and teachings, the practice of meditation in
shamanism, pagan rites and modern religions is well documented.
Intimidated by meditation
It’s been my experience that many people are intimidated
by meditation. They tend to see meditation as difficult, or as a
chore that should be done simply because it’s good for
you.
One of the goals in this book is to show that meditation can be
easy, fun and exciting. It can done anywhere and at any time. With
practice the student can begin to manifest a wide variety of
health, financial and spiritual effects in their life, and also
influence the lives of those around them.
That’s not to give the impression that this is an easy
path to follow. As one begins to open up to these energies and
experiences they begin a process which changes the way they look at
the world around them. The diligent seeker will experience
cleansings of the body, mind and spirit and find themselves facing
challenges that many non-meditators never have to deal with, or
even believe in.
With great challenges come great rewards, however. Those drawn
to this path will achieve greater connectivity to the energies,
people and events that happen around them. They’ll develop
new insights, abilities and a more balanced stance through which to
view the universe and it’s myriad inhabitants. Increased
health and longevity, increased sexual energies and a vastly more
relaxed mind and body are just some of the easily measurable
advantages of a good meditation practice.
If you’re intrigued and interested in developing your true
inner power, then read on, as I’ll get into much more detail
about all of that in the following articles.
Robert Morgen is a Reiki Master who holds a Black Belt in Hoshinjutsu and a Brown Belt in Combat Hapkido. He’s founder of the Mystic Village Online Community
He writes a regular column on subtle (or internal) energy for Fight Times Magazine and a column on Kundalini Awakening at Kundalini Awakening Online Magazine. He’s the author of 3 books and 4 CDs on meditation and energy work.
He’s a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids as well as the International Bujinkan Dojo Association, Canemasters International and the International Combat Hapkido Federation.
Robert Morgen’s book "Kundalini Awakening for Personal Mastery" (ISBN: 0-9773801-0-6) is available at a bookstore near you. His new book "Easy Meditation for Martial Artists" (ISBN: 0-9773801-3-0) will be available in 2007.
You can learn more about his books, free events and newsletters at his website.
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