24 . Surrender: With surrender, we let go of our thoughts, our emotions, our likes, our dislikes. We let go of our ego’s involvement in the process. Let go, and let be. For some, let go and let God. 25. Be Receptive: When we are receptive to the possibilities of higher consciousness, we are […]
Right Mindfulness / Open Awareness: Remain alert, attentive and aware in your practice. Mindfulness means awareness of the mind, and awareness of what the mind is aware of. This kind of awareness can be called open observation, or open attentiveness. Mindfulness, which is an attentive awareness of the reality of things (especially of the present moment), helps […]
Fluctuations in your consciousness: Be aware of the fluctuations in your consciousness: the good thoughts, the bad thoughts, the flights of fantasy, the memories and the sluggish, sleeplike state of “no awareness.” Can you rise above your mental and emotional turbulence? Or, are you floating on your sub-conscious.
14. Practice, practice, practice: If you want to learn to play an instrument, you need to practice. If you want to get in shape, you need to exercise. If you want peace of mind, you need to practice meditation. 15. Be Patient, Be Persistent, Be Present: To receive the benefits of meditation, you need […]
11. Withdraw Inward: Withdraw from all the external distractions: direct your awareness inwards. 12. Yearning: It helps “to want” to meditate, to yearn for the benefits of meditation. What you put into your meditation will come back to you. If you put a mild effort into your practice, you will receive mild results; if you […]
