Guest guest Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Preface: The writing of another book has been in process for almost 10 years. Can't seem to wrap it up. Here's an excerpt about my very first experience in " formal " meditation (after years and years of reading, inquiry and listening to many teachers): In the midst of meditation, one July day, simply focusing my attention on my breathing - noticing when I was inhaling and when I was exhaling... something happened that brought John Keats words came to mind: I felt like some watcher of the skies, When a new planet swims into his ken. ––John Keats There was no seeking of this metaphorical " new planet " . What swam into my consciousness was something brand new, beyond my ken before this startling moment. In an instant, out of blue, in the silence of meditation, it was as if a marvelous light suddenly came on and in one mind-blossoming instant removed all fear and doubt and darkness within me. And what replaced it was a perfect peace of mind, the likes of which I had never known. All dark disturbing guilt was dispersed in a flash. The heavy questions that I had dragged around like a bag of rocks for years were either answered in totality or they vanished into nothing. A heavy weight was lifted. My conscience was reset to zero. I was " made whole " , brand new, cleansed, ecstatic. I was enveloped in what I can only describe as Divine Love. I was on a new planet. I could not have sought this new event that was to change my life ever after; end my former life as I knew it. How can one seek what is beyond their ken? My decision to sit in meditation was not prompted by an attempt at becoming " enlightened " . How could I, or anyone seek enlightenment before we know, experientially, this new clarity and understanding and realization for ourselves, this, " peace that passes all understanding, " this, " joy unspeakable. " ? The purpose of my meditation was only to be still and silent, to enjoy a relaxing quiet time; no goals or expectations other than these. I was simply taking a break from stress. But within this silence arose an entirely new " planet " and a new " Jeff " now residing on it. Now, it may not be meditation, necessarily, that opens the door to this life-changing event, but it certainly is a common thread, a common activity, found within many reports such as this. If meditation is not the key, it is at the very least one pathway to the doorstep of enlightenment. It may be Grace that opens the door, yet for me and for many others whose report I have read, this Grace was accessed through the miraculously simple art of meditation. Don't tell me there's no way, no method, nothing to discover. True, it is impossible to describe the wonder of this pot of gold that was waiting for me at the end (and/or the beginning) of this meditation rainbow... joyfully discovered on that first day, and brand new every morning since that day. But... Meditation is one of the most amazing and beneficial activities ever devised by man, or inspired by God. And there is a discovery (or rediscovery) to be found in the midst (mist) of meditation. It is my wish that for whatever reason you may look at meditation and want to learn meditation techniques, that you may be so incredibly blessed as to be a watcher one starry night, when a new planet swims into your inner view. And with it, may you fully return to what I believe to be our natural estate - an unshakable knowledge of our inseparability from a kind creator, a realization that our entire being is totally and wholly within God, that this experience of life is all a play of consciousness. May you run in a field of joy, laugh at the divine comedy - come to perfect peace - discover your true home. If you've been blessed with this discovery, there is no doubt that you you love to share your gift in celebration. So... A toast to meditation. One Love, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 good for you jeff. I know this is a little left field perhaps for this site but is anyone familiar with the ideas of Dr Steven Greer and his work with the UFO disclosure project? http://www.disclosureproject.org/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0oLJNfs_rMHe seems to be an extremely spiritual person and keen on meditation not only as a tool for enlightened awareness but as an instrument for contacting E.T's. Apparently the E.T's are a couple of notches up the spiritual ladder because their civilizations are much older than ours. If any of you are interested in this subject let me know and I will send links to some compelling and fascinating talks Greer gives on the above. I have to say that he does seem credible to me.Richard.Papajeff <jeff Sent: Friday, 19 February, 2010 12:21:58 A Toast to Meditation Preface: The writing of another book has been in process for almost 10 years. Can't seem to wrap it up. Here's an excerpt about my very first experience in "formal" meditation (after years and years of reading, inquiry and listening to many teachers): In the midst of meditation, one July day, simply focusing my attention on my breathing - noticing when I was inhaling and when I was exhaling... something happened that brought John Keats words came to mind: I felt like some watcher of the skies, When a new planet swims into his ken. ––John Keats There was no seeking of this metaphorical "new planet". What swam into my consciousness was something brand new, beyond my ken before this startling moment. In an instant, out of blue, in the silence of meditation, it was as if a marvelous light suddenly came on and in one mind-blossoming instant removed all fear and doubt and darkness within me. And what replaced it was a perfect peace of mind, the likes of which I had never known. All dark disturbing guilt was dispersed in a flash. The heavy questions that I had dragged around like a bag of rocks for years were either answered in totality or they vanished into nothing. A heavy weight was lifted. My conscience was reset to zero. I was "made whole", brand new, cleansed, ecstatic. I was enveloped in what I can only describe as Divine Love. I was on a new planet. I could not have sought this new event that was to change my life ever after; end my former life as I knew it. How can one seek what is beyond their ken? My decision to sit in meditation was not prompted by an attempt at becoming "enlightened" . How could I, or anyone seek enlightenment before we know, experientially, this new clarity and understanding and realization for ourselves, this, "peace that passes all understanding, " this, "joy unspeakable. "? The purpose of my meditation was only to be still and silent, to enjoy a relaxing quiet time; no goals or expectations other than these. I was simply taking a break from stress. But within this silence arose an entirely new "planet" and a new "Jeff" now residing on it. Now, it may not be meditation, necessarily, that opens the door to this life-changing event, but it certainly is a common thread, a common activity, found within many reports such as this. If meditation is not the key, it is at the very least one pathway to the doorstep of enlightenment. It may be Grace that opens the door, yet for me and for many others whose report I have read, this Grace was accessed through the miraculously simple art of meditation. Don't tell me there's no way, no method, nothing to discover. True, it is impossible to describe the wonder of this pot of gold that was waiting for me at the end (and/or the beginning) of this meditation rainbow... joyfully discovered on that first day, and brand new every morning since that day. But... Meditation is one of the most amazing and beneficial activities ever devised by man, or inspired by God. And there is a discovery (or rediscovery) to be found in the midst (mist) of meditation. It is my wish that for whatever reason you may look at meditation and want to learn meditation techniques, that you may be so incredibly blessed as to be a watcher one starry night, when a new planet swims into your inner view. And with it, may you fully return to what I believe to be our natural estate - an unshakable knowledge of our inseparability from a kind creator, a realization that our entire being is totally and wholly within God, that this experience of life is all a play of consciousness. May you run in a field of joy, laugh at the divine comedy - come to perfect peace - discover your true home. If you've been blessed with this discovery, there is no doubt that you you love to share your gift in celebration. So... A toast to meditation. One Love, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Jeff, THANK YOU for this. Very helpful to me. Namaste, Diane Papajeff <jeff Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 5:21:58 AM A Toast to Meditation Preface: The writing ofanother book has been in process for almost 10 years.Can't seem to wrap it up.Here's an excerpt about my veryfirst experience in "formal"meditation (after years and years of reading, inquiry and listening to many teachers):In the midst of meditation, one July day, simply focusing my attention on my breathing - noticing when I was inhaling and when I was exhaling...something happened that broughtJohn Keats words came to mind:I felt like some watcher of the skies, When a new planet swims into his ken.––John KeatsThere was no seeking of this metaphorical "new planet". What swam into my consciousness was something brand new, beyond my ken before this startling moment.In an instant, out of blue, in the silence of meditation, it was as if a marvelous light suddenly came on and inone mind-blossoming instantremoved all fear and doubt and darkness within me. And what replaced it was a perfect peace of mind, the likes of which I had never known.All dark disturbing guilt was dispersed in a flash. The heavy questions that I had dragged around like a bag of rocks for years were either answered in totalityor they vanished into nothing.A heavy weight was lifted. My conscience was reset to zero. I was "made whole", brand new, cleansed, ecstatic.I was enveloped in what I can only describe as Divine Love.I was on a new planet.I could not have sought this new event that was to change my life ever after; end my former life as I knew it. How can one seek what is beyond their ken? My decision to sit in meditation was not prompted by an attempt at becoming "enlightened" .How could I, or anyone seek enlightenment before we know, experientially, this new clarity and understanding and realization for ourselves, this, "peace that passes all understanding, " this, "joy unspeakable. "?The purpose of my meditation was only to be still and silent, to enjoy a relaxing quiet time; no goals or expectations other than these. I was simply taking a break from stress.But within this silence arose an entirely new "planet" and a new "Jeff" now residing on it.Now, it may not be meditation, necessarily, that opens the door to this life-changing event, but it certainly is a common thread, a common activity, found within many reports such as this.If meditation is not the key, it is at the very least one pathway to the doorstep of enlightenment.It may be Grace that opens the door, yet for me and for many others whose report I have read, this Grace was accessed through the miraculously simple art of meditation.Don't tell me there's no way, no method, nothing to discover. True, it is impossible todescribe the wonder of this pot of gold that was waiting for me at the end(and/or the beginning) of this meditation rainbow... joyfully discovered on that first day, and brand newevery morning since that day. But...Meditation is one of the most amazing and beneficial activities ever devised by man, or inspired by God.And there is a discovery(or rediscovery) to be found in the midst (mist) ofmeditation.It is my wish that forwhatever reason you maylook at meditation andwant to learn meditationtechniques, that you may be so incredibly blessed as to be a watcher one starry night, when a new planet swims into your inner view.And with it, may you fully return to what I believe to be our natural estate - an unshakable knowledge of our inseparability from a kind creator, a realization that our entire being is totally and wholly within God, that this experience of life is all a play of consciousness.May you run in a field of joy, laugh at the divine comedy - come to perfect peace - discover your true home.If you've been blessedwith this discovery, thereis no doubt that you you love to share yourgift in celebration.So...A toast to meditation.One Love,Jeff Canada Toolbar : Search from anywhere on the web and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Dear Jeff, A most interesting post. Bhagavan's advice to quieten the mind was to simply watch the flow of brath- you have demonstated its power and efficacy. Thanks for this sharing. I am sure your book will progress when the time is ripe, with his Grace, Warmest regards and every best wish, Alan , Diane OShea <oshea_diane wrote: > > Jeff, THANK YOU for this. Very helpful to me. > Namaste, > Diane > > > > > ________________________________ > Papajeff <jeff > > Fri, February 19, 2010 5:21:58 AM > A Toast to Meditation > >  > Preface: The writing of > another book has been in > process for almost 10 years. > Can't seem to wrap it up. > Here's an excerpt about my very > first experience in " formal " > meditation (after years and > years of reading, inquiry > and listening to many > teachers): > > In the midst of meditation, > one July day, simply focusing my > attention on my breathing - > noticing when I was inhaling > and when I was exhaling... > something happened that brought > John Keats words came to mind: > > I felt like some watcher of the skies, > When a new planet swims into his ken. > †" †" John Keats > > There was no seeking of this > metaphorical " new planet " . What > swam into my consciousness was > something brand new, beyond my > ken before this startling moment. > > In an instant, out of blue, > in the silence of meditation, > it was as if a marvelous light > suddenly came on and in > one mind-blossoming instant > removed all fear and doubt > and darkness within me. > And what replaced it was > a perfect peace of mind, > the likes of which > I had never known. > > All dark disturbing guilt > was dispersed in a flash. > The heavy questions that I > had dragged around like a > bag of rocks for years were > either answered in totality > or they vanished into nothing. > > A heavy weight was lifted. > My conscience was reset > to zero. I was " made whole " , > brand new, cleansed, ecstatic. > > I was enveloped in what I > can only describe as Divine > Love. > > I was on a new planet. > > I could not have sought this > new event that was to change > my life ever after; end my former > life as I knew it. How can one > seek what is beyond their ken? > > My decision to sit in meditation > was not prompted by an attempt > at becoming " enlightened " . > > How could I, or anyone > seek enlightenment before we > know, experientially, this > new clarity and understanding > and realization for ourselves, > this, " peace that passes > all understanding, " this, > " joy unspeakable. " ? > > The purpose of my meditation > was only to be still and silent, > to enjoy a relaxing quiet time; > no goals or expectations other > than these. I was simply taking > a break from stress. > > But within this silence arose > an entirely new " planet " and > a new " Jeff " now residing on it. > > Now, it may not be meditation, > necessarily, that opens the > door to this life-changing event, > but it certainly is a common thread, > a common activity, found within > many reports such as this. > > If meditation is not the key, > it is at the very least one pathway > to the doorstep of enlightenment. > > It may be Grace that opens > the door, yet for me and > for many others whose report > I have read, this Grace was > accessed through the miraculously > simple art of meditation. > > Don't tell me there's no way, > no method, nothing to discover. > True, it is impossible to > describe the wonder of this > pot of gold that was > waiting for me at the end > (and/or the beginning) > of this meditation rainbow... > joyfully discovered on > that first day, and brand new > every morning since that > day. But... > > Meditation is one of the > most amazing and beneficial > activities ever devised by > man, or inspired by God. > > And there is a discovery > (or rediscovery) to be found > in the midst (mist) of > meditation. > > It is my wish that for > whatever reason you may > look at meditation and > want to learn meditation > techniques, that you > may be so incredibly blessed > as to be a watcher one > starry night, when a new planet > swims into your inner view. > > And with it, may you fully > return to what I believe to be > our natural estate - an > unshakable knowledge of our > inseparability from a kind > creator, a realization that > our entire being is totally and > wholly within God, that this > experience of life is all a play > of consciousness. > > May you run in a field > of joy, laugh at the divine > comedy - come to perfect > peace - discover your true home. > > If you've been blessed > with this discovery, there > is no doubt that you > you love to share your > gift in celebration. > > So... > > A toast to meditation. > > One Love, > > Jeff > > > > > > ________________ > Ask a question on any topic and get answers from real people. 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