I used to be very hard on myself with meditation. I put myself through a 10 day silent vipassana retreat, would set my timer for 2 hours a day and suppress my imagination entirely to just sit there hyper-focused on the breath and bodily sensations. I considered meditations that included visuals & sounds to be … Continue reading 18 Ways to do Japa Meditation
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Mantra Practice- the Antidote for Ruminating
Mantra is often translated as 'that which liberates, or frees the mind.' Another interesting interpretation is 'that which protects the mind.' This fits with the new spirituality that says we don't have to escape thoughts, that it's ok to have thoughts...it's human to think. To protect the mind means we gently and lovingly feed it … Continue reading Mantra Practice- the Antidote for Ruminating