Here are some simple instruction on how to Meditate to increase your ability to concentrate and focus.
How to Meditate:
Get in a comfortable sitting position in a quiet, candle lit place. It is preferable to try and have your spine straight, but do what is comfortable. (It is not always good to lie down, as this may make you sleepy. But again, do what works for you.) Get totally relaxed, make sure you have at least 10 minutes of undisturbed time.
Close your eyes. For a minute or so just breathe and pay attention to your breath. Breathe in and out. Focus on the sound, smell, and feeling of the air that circulates through your body as your lungs expand and contract as you inhale and exhale. If thoughts or images enter your mind, dismiss them and let them go as friends you will greet at another time. Always returning you focus to breathing.
Some find it helpful after a minute or so of relaxing, repeat to yourself the mantra calm." Do this for a time period that is comfortable for you. Ten minutes is good, but little more or less is fine. When you are done, just stay in this relaxed state a few minutes, with your eyes closed, before you return to your daily activities.
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There is no god, church billboard proclaims
Thu, 01 Sep 2011
While the local Mid Ohio Atheists group thinks the billboard promotes their own message, some confused Christians have complained. The purpose of the billboard was to make people think more about their beliefs and promote the church's website.
Osama Bin Laden Is Dead, Time To Bring Home the Troops
Mon, 02 May 2011
He is gone and that’s a good thing. Now it is time for America to get our house in order. It is time to end the wars and occupation that Bin Laden provoked. His goal was to pull us in to conflict with all of the Muslim world so that they might unite under his banner to battle against us. In this he failed. We have prevailed and now it is time for us to move on to face even greater threats and challenges.
Happy Spring Equinox
Sun, 20 Mar 2011
The Spring Equinox is today March 20th 2011. Also known as the Vernal Equinox, the official start of spring occurs today at 7:21 pm Eastern Daylight Time. If you are interested in the spiritual aspects of the natural event take a look at my Spiritual Equinox 2011 celebration post.
Spring Equinox 2011
Mon, 14 Mar 2011
Each season has its own flavor, and atmosphere. The essential nature of spring is hope. Even though the whole of winter's bluster has not entirely faded, there is a change in the air. The days have slowly been growing longer to noticeable degree. There are no fruits in vegetables coming in for harvest but the crocus has sprouted and come into bloom.
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