Vedanta - Enjoy Your Meditation
ROY EUGENE DAVIS
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Meditation is the natural process of withdrawing attention from environmental, physical and mental processes and consciously directing it inward to a chosen focus of attention.The beneficial side effects of regular meditation practice include stress reduction, strengthening of the body's immune system, more orderly thinking, improvement in powers of concentration and a slowing of the biological ageing process.For these reasons, meditation practice is recommended by an increasing number of doctors as a harmless way for patients to be more responsible for their total well-being. The primary purpose of meditation practice, however, is to bring forth clear states of awareness that will make authentic spiritual gro wth easier to experience.
Engaging in self-examina tion and self discipline is important to clear away any psychological conflict that might pose a problem. Study of `lower' or secular knowledge helps us function effectively in the world. Many get educated so that they can live more effectively . But also important is the acquisition of higher knowledge or metaphysics to inquire about God, cosmic mind, manifestation of universes, our relationship with God -why are we here, and for what purpose?
Then the formal practice of meditation begins that is a process of sitting and breathing right, good posture and poise.First, decide to practice meditation for at least 30 minutes a day . Become aware of your natural breathing rhythm. Let all of your thoughts, feelings and actions be wholesome and constructive. You will then be empowered to live enjoyably , effectively and successfully .
Engaging in self-examina tion and self discipline is important to clear away any psychological conflict that might pose a problem. Study of `lower' or secular knowledge helps us function effectively in the world. Many get educated so that they can live more effectively . But also important is the acquisition of higher knowledge or metaphysics to inquire about God, cosmic mind, manifestation of universes, our relationship with God -why are we here, and for what purpose?
Then the formal practice of meditation begins that is a process of sitting and breathing right, good posture and poise.First, decide to practice meditation for at least 30 minutes a day . Become aware of your natural breathing rhythm. Let all of your thoughts, feelings and actions be wholesome and constructive. You will then be empowered to live enjoyably , effectively and successfully .
