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2. Take three slow, deep breaths. Inhale and exhale slowly. |
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3. In your mind hold a picture of a beautiful, light-filled scene. Imagine that your whole body is filling up with this white light. (Pause.) Picture every cell being bathed in white light, filling you with peace. This light holds all the wisdom and love from the universe. |
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4. See the light completely filling you and surrounding you. You may even imagine it filling the room you're in. |
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5. For 10 to 20 minutes simply pay attention to your breathing. Watch your breath in your mind's eye, going in and out of your body. If your mind wanders, gently bring it back to watching the breath. Continue to feel the light growing radiant and warm around you. Imagine its connection to a Higher Source. |
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6. You may find a mantra helpful to use during this meditation. You can simply say, ''Peace," "Om," or "God." Do whatever feels right for you if it helps you with the meditation and your focus. |
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7. When you are nearing the end of the meditation, ask your intuition if there is a message for you and listen for an answer. |
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8. You also may say a prayer for a person or situation, or simply ask for continuing guidance on an issue about which you may need insight. |
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9. End your meditation by visualizing the light being sent to a person or situation that could use its help. |
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Some people also like to say "Thank you" or "Amen" at the end of meditation. Whether you choose to do that, or follow this meditation to a T, or pursue your own path, don't worrythere's no right or wrong way to meditate. It's a very personal practice, and whatever works for you is fantastic! |
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Breathing may seem like the simplest thing to do. In fact, it was our first act after we exited the birth canal. And yet many masters have spent their whole lives trying to get it rightperhaps because it was their first act when they exited the birth canal. Breathing is the essence of life. It is so basic that when we do it we access our most basic selves. |
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In the past half century, more Westerners have tried to learn the techniques for breathing and meditation that Eastern yogis have studied for millennia. In recent years, |
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