Meditáció IX.

(nem lehet sort tördelni a Radio Coston, bocs ezért.) ma két éve, hogy gyakorlom a transzcendentális meditációt. nézzük, mit fejlődtem ebben az utóbbi két évben: egyszer sem pofoztam fel nőt, csak ordítoztam velük vagy megrángattam egyszer az egyiket. egyszer üvöltöztem a szupervizorral, de nem ütöttem meg, mint az elején. kapott egy gyomrost amikor hozzánk jött. egyszer sem betegedtem le két év alatt, holott korábban itt Londonban 3-szor legalább elvitt valamilyen influenza. kétszer volt sima megfázásom, de 3 napig tartott, semmi komoly. egyszer sem rugattam ki magam a munkahelyről. ha felbaszom magam, gyorsan elillan a dühöm. a szakításaimat is pillanatok alatt kiheverem és megyek tovább. ha valami nem jó, leszarom, nem veszem fel. bemásolok egy-két emailt, amit még a tanároktól kaptam, hátha segít valakit. a blogot nem olvastam, lehet, van benne faszság, de gondolom, hasznos dolgok is. a new age style-on meg már régen nem akadok fenn, szívd ki belőle, ami neked jó. meditálj te is, meglátod, jó lesz. "We've had a few emails from students wondering if they are meditating correctly. Here is a selection of some of the comments we've received recently: "The sense of being asleep is very constant." "A tad worried about not going into a deep meditation for a while, as in the sleep like state, is this ok?" "My mantra doesn't seem to be there at all during meditation." "I am finding it hard to switch off and I keep looking at my watch." "It just doesn't feel the same as it did in the beginning." Perhaps you can relate to some or all of these at some stage in your meditating career? The good news is that all of these reports are examples of correct and legitimate meditation. Here are the key qualities of correct meditation: - it was easy and effortless - there was no strain or forcing - you take it as it comes - you do not have a particular agenda or expectation in meditation - whatever happens is just fine - every meditation is different - take a few minutes at the end of meditation with the eyes closed to let go of the mantra and the come out slowly The reason we can be so relaxed about our meditation practice is because Vedic Meditation is a natural process. In Vedic Meditation we work with the nature of the mind and the nature of the body. I. Nature of the mind: The nature of the mind is to move in the direction of increased charm. The mantra is our orienting device to lead the mind effortlessly in the direction of bliss. As the mantra automatically becomes more refined, the mind becomes increasingly saturated with bliss. Therefore the mind is able to settle down without introducing any concentration or effort. We let the mantra do the work and in the process it may change, become very faint or disappear altogether for many minutes. In these moments we may not be so aware of our environment, our thoughts or our body. It is often described by meditators as feeling like they are falling asleep and yet they are not blacked out. There is an experience of stepping beyond activity to arrive at a state of consciousness that is transcendental. II. Nature of the body: For every mental state there is a corresponding physical state. As the mind becomes settled within a few minutes of meditation, the body also reaches a point of profound rest. And the nature of the body when it rests deeply is to rebalance, restructure, normalise and purify. Deep rest allows for deep healing to occur. This repair work creates activity in the physiology and it is this physical activity that pulls the mind into a more active state. In meditation this often manifests as thoughts, emotions bubbling up and a surface level awareness of the body and environment. When the repair work is very intense it can seem as if we are not even meditating. We don't feel 'deep' however it is a very necessary and vital outcome of meditation. It indicates that we are meditating correctly. When we remember these two agendas of meditation then we can verify for ourselves that 'something good is happening'. Always." "Sometimes the holiday season can be a challenging time to stay on a regular meditation programme. Unusual schedules, family demands, office parties, travel and over-indulgence can all add up to us missing a few sessions here and there. Here are some tips to help you stay on track: Plan ahead. Don't find yourself at the end of a long day realising that you simply forgot to make the time. After your morning meditation, have a quick think about your day and decide on a time that will be best for your 2nd session. Then do it! Get support... or don't. Enlist help from your close friends and family so that you can carve out the time. "Hey, can you entertain Aunt Janey for a bit? I'm going to slip into the back bedroom and meditate..." And if there's not someone around to help, just excuse yourself to make a call, check emails or catch up on some important reading. (You'll actually be sneaking off to meditate.) Do it early. Many evenings at this time of year are filled with events. As soon as you feel your lunch has digested, you're ready to meditate - there only needs to be about four hours between meditations. Find a spot to sit and close your eyes in the early afternoon and you'll be more energetic and happier when socialising later. (You could even meditate before breakfast and before lunch.) Meditate anywhere. Even long-term meditators can forget how easy it is to practise this technique in unusual circumstances. If you can sit and close your eyes, you can meditate. On the plane or train, in the back of a cab, in a cafe on the high street - grab the moment and give yourself a break. Alcohol after. You'll find it more pleasant to meditate with a clear head, so if you know that a weekend lunch with friends will include wine, meditate before you go. (Maybe you'll make better decisions about how much you consume!) Most of all, enjoy yourself. Meditation is not meant to remove us from the world. It makes us more available and increasingly able to interact with people at our best. Give yourself the time to rest and renew and this will be a happier and more enjoyable season for you and the people around you." "We hope 2012 has started well for you and that you continue to find meditation an important part of your daily routine. If you haven't already, please take a look at Jillian's blog, Conscious Living. The aim of the blog is to provide answers and insights to some of the questions and enquiries posed by many people we meet who are interested in learning more about meditation, consciousness and how to live a full and happy life. The blog has now been live for about nine months - in that time we have received feedback from many readers saying that the articles have been helpful to them. We hope that you will also find inspiration and guidance as you continue to develop and evolve. Here are a few recent articles that you might be interested in: An interview with a London meditator, Berent How wisdom works Relationships, Part 1 & Part 2"