Guest guest Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 Planet Earth has a pulse, a rhythm, with which most living creatures are in tune with. The seasons, the cycles of day and night, the weather changes, etc. are something the plant and animal kingdom are not in conflict with. That can be observed in their migration patterns, mating habits, their understanding of their predators and their prey. They do not struggle with things like morality, indecision, expectations, disappointment, grief, etc. As humans living in man made cities with much more complex issues, the constant Stimuli of modern society, although full of rewards and opportunity, can also become so overwhelming that we lose our connection, not only with nature and a planet we are meant to be a part of, but also with our true selves, our connection to the universe as well as our individuality. Whether your belief system is that all that surrounds us was created by a higher power or is a cosmic coincidence, it is logical to agree that things are made with a pattern, a function, a purpose. In losing touch with our intuition, subconscious and higher selves we are unable to make decisions that are beneficial beyond the human needs to incorporate the well being of other creatures inhabiting our planet, including the very planet that sustains us and gives us life. Being able to understand, accept, honor and respect ourselves, gives us the ability to do the same for others (human or not) therefore again being part of the cycle, rhythm and pulse of the universe. It helps us realize that we are part of something bigger than us (be it community, the animal Kingdom, the Universe or God) - yet still enjoy and honor our uniqueness. Meditation is an exercise or practice that allows you to block out all external stimuli, and let you connect with yourself, your emotions and their source and purpose. It provides an uncontaminated environment, a sacred space, where knowing yourself, accepting yourself, changing your illusions and simply balancing and centering that which is purely you, can take place. Our feelings serve as more than a source of joy and burden. As a matter of fact they are not meant to debilitate, but rather to teach us about ourselves and others and assist us in our life journey and evolution. They are not meant to be piled on to the point of mental, emotional or even physical immobility. We have produced a serie of guided meditations dealing with some of the most common every day emotions and issues. The use of meditation will enable you to practice focus and concentration (it gets easier with practice) so that you may create the sacred space to be able to find your own reasons, answers and solutions to emotions we all deal with every day. You will not be told or pep talked into believing you feel otherwise. Our CDs will simply teach you techniques, and assist you with guided imagery inspired by the very rhythm of Planet Earth, so that you may discover your own personal reasons for your feelings and the lessons you must draw from them, so that you may release them and not be weighed down by them. It is a journey of self discovery, self acceptance, personal control and growth. Feel free to visit us at http://www.meditation4living.com or http://www.EarthMeditation.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 MM - I have to disagree with the animal kingdom not struggling with the issues below. I have seen my kitties grieve when my boys left home, have expectations and disappointment, they know what is right and wrong and when they do something they're not supposed to their guilt shows. Like when I find something that was on the diningroom table on the floor all I have to say is 'Who was on the table' and the guilty party runs and the innocent look at me innocently. I tell them when my Mother is going to be visiting and they wait by the front door for her. They've even gotten mad at me from time to time. When I brought a couple of kittens home the lady of the manor glared at me with icy eyes and wouldn't let me pet her for three days. They let me know when I do something to upset them. My little guy gets a sassy tone to his meow and sometimes I get a lecture. I listen. Maybe I'm more in tune with my pets, but I see 'human' characteristics all the time. A few years ago Morning Doves made nest in our garage rain gutter. They, unfortuneately, nested at the lower end and when a rainstorm came through their baby drown. I watched them grieve their loss and learn from it. I think animals can feel the same emotions as humans... they just don't show it like we do. BB TalkingFeather the plant and animal kingdom are not in conflict with. That can be observed in their migration patterns, mating habits, their understanding of their predators and their prey. They do not struggle with things like morality, indecision, expectations, disappointment, grief, etc. Check out the all-new Mail beta - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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