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MEDITATION
TECHNIQUE
Begin
by sitting in a comfortable position. Set aside a special place used exclusively
for meditating.Breathe deeply.
Take deep belly breaths while relaxing the forehead and progressively working down through the rest of the body, relaxing every muscle, breathing into every area. With both feet flat on the floor, imagine that your feet have grown roots like an old oak tree and these roots are embedded deep within the earth, reaching deep into the bedrock of the earth. Now you are grounded by the roots of your feet and your spine. Now step inside a giant bubble of translucent white light. Know that this light keeps you safe and protected.
Close your eyes and gaze straight ahead behind your closed eyes, in a relaxed and alert manner. It is important to keep the eyes closed because otherwise, you will continue to see forms, and impressions will keep coming.
Watch the space behind closed eyes. Watch what is happening to the space. In order to focus the attention on that space, without straining the eyes, draw an imaginary circle about 12 inches in front of your third eye, and watch its centre.
Put your attention on the space or gap between the thoughts, watching your breath as it slowly comes in and goes out of your body. You can add a word, such as peace, or OM if you like to occupy your mind as you attend this moment.
Soon, a state will take place in which mind becomes more settled, thoughts become quieter. The breath may slow down. Be easy. Continue this practice for several minutes.
When your time is complete, take your time to re-enter the waking state. Rub your face with your hands and open your eyes slowly. Be aware that the space inside and the space outside are one and the same.
Practice this technique at least ten minutes in the morning and ten minutes in the evening every day. In this way, you will learn to be present in every single moment.
Please note that this is a complementary therapy and not a replacement for medical treatment.
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