Moving book about a man's love for God

Moved by this slim volume by Thomas Merton, I found "Thoughts in Solitude" to be worth a second read three years after the initial purchase and first reading. Call this an accidental second reading, and a good accident for I had not planned on revisiting the title. To my pleasure, the book is good if not better the second time around. For I was moved by the love this man holds for God, or held, since he is now many years dead. In...

Meditation has a reputation as an activity related to religious practices and hippy-dippy pseudo-science. This is unfortunate, because meditation is a simple, effective stress management tool that can be used by a anyone and solid medical research has shown that meditation is highly effective as a way to lower stress and even manage pain.

It's particularly effective at the end of a long, stressful day you can set aside a short period when you get home from work, meditate, and...

Meditation is the path to inner revolution. It’s the road to Bliss and complete independence from all vices. Meditation is the single solution of all problems of life and it gives us incomparable peace and relaxation. It makes us absolutely clear in life and removes all haze in our mind. Meditation gives us an understanding of the real purpose and meaning of our life.

There are many techniques of practising Meditation. Each one is unique in its approach and makes use of...

Meditation is one of the best things you can do to bring a little relief to your mind, your spirit and even your physical body. It is a practice which has been with us for thousands of years; the ancient civilization of India was one society well aware of the benefits provided by meditation. We in the West have come to an understanding of meditation as a tool for achieving better mental and spiritual health only recently. On of the most effective and simple methods of meditation (and...

Those who do real meditation increase their joy, even if they live in most trying circumstances.
We utilize a meditation technique based on the process of deep, analytical thinking on a seed thought. Through proper meditation, a person will be able to expand his consciousness slowly and safely. Meditation helps us understand the mysteries of life. ?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=garden_flypage&product_id=14&Itemid=40" " Meditation , in...

The present world is now running fast and we, humans are run faster to catch up this speed. Most of the people can not provide themselves appropriate time for relaxation, enjoyment, holidays etc. On the other hand, most of them are not making the right use of " target="_self" relaxation technique by taking a few pills and getting themselves treated by the doctor. The pills do give relaxation exactly but they are short lived. After a certain point of time, the brain tends to become...

Twelve strand DNA offers insight into the ability for each cell to change over time. The 12-strand DNA are considered to be basically useless molecular protein. However, these extra strands are in place for the purpose of evolution. You can experience enhanced awareness by tapping into this resource when you beach your expectations and open your mind eleven fold.

Opening the Mind

Self-hypnosis is a valuable tool for opening your mind, particularly in the subconscious realm....

It is a technique in which we use our imagination to create what we desire in life. William Blake called the human imagination the "Bosom of God". Creative visualization is a very dramatic tool, given to us by God. There is nothing new or weird about it. We already use it on a regular and daily basis, whether we are aware of it or not. Everything in life starts as an idea in somebody's mind, a visual image which is then translated into reality. Albert Einstein said...

We live in a fast paced world, and to achieve success in this ever changing dynamic world, we need to keep abreast of the latest technological developments happening globally as well as keep learning new skills to be smart and competent in our careers. All this is not possible if we do not have these 3 key qualities in ourselves-Focus, Concentration and an Excellent Memory.

There are many people who desire success in their life, but who do not have the above qualities in them or...

Reaching a state of complete bliss is possible through meditation, but it requires a lot of practice. Most new practitioners face a lot of resistance from their overactive mind. Lack of focus, inability to relax, not being able to meditate beyond a few minutes are some of the common problems faced by people who are new to the practice of meditation. In fact many people who have been meditating for years also face problems of lack of concentration.

Meditation...