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    Without a goal, we have no choice but to endlessly chase after the thoughts of others. We envy those who know more or have more than we do, and we live out our lives completely forgetting our own brains. Such things happen to us often unless we are focused on ourselves. - Dahn Yoga

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    Let’s Meditate!

    By Michela | August 7, 2008

    The goal of all meditation is the same: to quiet the conscious mind. We create and receive a nonstop stream of information

    from our brains and the world around us. Taking some time to see what is beneath that buzzing of information is one of the best things we can do for our overall health.

    In fact, meditation has been proven to improve longevity, help with stress management, strengthen the immune system,

    assist in pain control, lift chronic fatigue, and positively affect many other mental, physical, and emotional problems.

    There are many forms of meditation, but most can be divided into two main types. In one, you empty your mind and let all thought drift away without attachment. In the other, you focus on one thing and regain that focus whenever the mind wanders from it.

    People chose numerous things to focus on when they meditate. You can pick what feels right for you. The most simple is your breath. Another may be an inspirational mantra. Yet another is a goal you want to achieve or a question you want to answer. You can also focus on your body, energy you feel in your body, a particular movement, or an object or person you picture in your mind.

    Chun Bu Kyung Wisdom CardsHere are some meditations from Ilchi Lee’s Wisdom Cards deck based on the ancient Korean text, the :

    1. “The greatest comfort comes from within. Sit down comfortably. As you control your breath, let your mind watch your body. Tell yourself, “It’s okay.” At this moment your soul will find peace, and your body, too, will follow, finding comfort and new strength.”
    2. “Concentrate on your breathing. When you inhale, thank your body. When you exhale, thank Heaven. Your breathing will automatically become deeper, lighter, and more natural. Focusing solely on the breath awakens us to the fact that our bodies are connected to the infinite and empty space.”
    3. “Connect with Heaven and Earth with your body. Sit with your spine erect and your balance centered in your lower abdomen. With one half of your body firmly rooted to the ground, let the other half be open toward Heaven. You will feel your own holiness when you connect with Heaven and Earth as one through your body.”

    Topics: Consciousness, Dahn Yoga, Brain |

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