Tag: tranquility

How to Use Sacred Sound to Develop Higher Consciousness

A beautiful bronze singing bowl sits on a table, a soft mallet resting in front of it.

In our modern world, chaos and distractions abound. Life literally feels “noisy”. People crave inner tranquility to squelch the inner chaos that rises up daily in their minds and hearts. We want relief, and we want it NOW. Unfortunately, that’s just not how inner peace works, nor has it ever worked that way. This quest for inner harmony isn’t new. The search for sustainable inner peace has always been a part of the human experience. And Sacred Sound has always been a method for developing it in cultures all around the globe. In this article, we will delve into the…

5 Easy Ways to Stop Unwanted Thoughts in Meditation in 5 Minutes or Less

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A person with short hair and dangling earrings sits with eyes closed, thumb to forehead, fingers point upwards.The background appears to be a bedroom with white walls and soft sconce lighting.

When many people first begin a meditation practice, the biggest questions often circle around the logistics. How can I create a space of time to make a meditation practice? Do I have to do it every day? How long every day? How can I make it a regular habit? Will I be able to do it? These are all valid questions, and answering them becomes a highly individual experience. But there’s a bigger, more long-lasting challenge to growing your meditation practice. Nearly everyone grapples with this, not only in the early days of creating a practice but often during every…

7 Important Meditation Tips for Beginners Plus a Free Visualization for Everyone

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A young black woman wearing a dark colour sport bra. Her eyes are closed and the palm of her hands are in contact. She seems to be meditating.

Are you looking to start meditating? If so, would you like some useful meditation tips to get the most from it?  Some of the earliest records of meditating stretch back to 3500 BC. Many human civilizations have realized the benefits of meditation for several millenniums. Although historically the practice was more popular in the East. But in recent years, it has seen a major increase in participation by Westerners. Not only have celebrities raved about it, but massive corporations have encouraged it in the workplace. This is due to its major benefits including, stress relief and better mental well-being. Plus,…

How to Stop Random Thoughts During Meditation

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A beautiful early morning sky, with the sun breaking through the clouds in a halo of yellow, orange, pink and violet. At a far distance, 7 birds are in flight.

One of the biggest misconceptions about meditation is that it will silence the mind. In fact, learning how to stop random thoughts during meditation has become the Holy Grail. But see, here’s the thing. If meditation could silence the mind, our entire planet would be cured of its many ills. Humanity would become cooperative. War would end. Suffering would cease. We would have utopia. The reality is, as you practice, you will have thoughts. That’s what the mind does – it has thoughts. Lots of thoughts. This includes ideas as well as emotional reactions to those ideas. Some thoughts are…