Meditation and Guided Meditation

Through meditation and persistent practice, we can access some of these important points, particularly the heart chakra and the crown chakra. In doing so we gain knowledge and skills of how to manage our life and to merge with the realm of our spirit and consequently with the eternal being.

What is the mechanism of meditation?

When we meditate, we open a channel to our spirit and a powerful flow of information comes through the soul also called the subconscious mind. Through the soul - our body and mind gain some benefits. Gradually, we understand that we are pure awareness - aware of being aware called consciousness. This is how we operate. What you just read is not the whole story, it cannot be. However, it is a good starting point for beginners and for those already on the path of meditation.

The Benefits of Meditation

First with long practice you will be able to be calm in some situations in your life.

You will experience that miraculous synchronicity many people talk about when they meditate regularly.

Meditation will reduce a lot of visible and hidden stress and will boost your immune system.

Meditation can diminish or eliminate mental and emotional issues and possibly physical issues.

When you practice meditation follow the next tips:

Try not to practice just after you have eaten. 30 minutes or 1 hour later will be ok.

Find a space where you will not be disturbed.

It is best to sit rather than lie down because you may fall asleep.

Let thoughts, images, pictures, feelings and sensations come and go. Do not attach to them. It is difficult but with practice you will manage it. The next two approaches are a good start for your practice.

What is a guided meditation? Can we compare a guided meditation with a traditional meditation? I will give you my answer here. A guided meditation is a combination of new age/gentle music, sound effects and a male and/or female voice. There are different forms of guided meditations available on the market. Some guided meditations take the listener into nature and beautiful places such as waterfalls, forests, tropical places and rivers. Other guided meditations focus on personal and spiritual development. Is there a comparison between a guided meditation and a traditional meditation? It depends on the individual! What does he/she prefer? Does he/she like a particular style of meditation? What elements appeal to that individual? The important thing in a meditation - guided or not is the concentration of attention. Our attention and full focus in a meditation will cause merging of our conscious mind with our spirit or higher self. After this, we may experience extraordinary states of mind such as silence or cosmic consciousness. Constant practice is the key to success in meditation, not a particular style! Let me repeat - it depends on the individual.