Meaning:
Ra = sun energy
Ma = moon energy
Da = earth energy
Sa = infinity, universal energy
Say = the personal embodiment of Sa
So = the personal sense of merger with Sa
Hung = the Infinite, vibrating and real
Meaning = “I am Thou.” It can also mean, “the service of God is within me.“
The purpose of meditation is to just calm the mind. When our mind is calm and peaceful, we can free ourselves from worry, stress, and enter into a state of awareness and/or nothing – just a certain kind of peace. When we let our mind race with uncontrolled thought and react to life rather than calmly respond to constant outside events, our mind is not peaceful. We find it hard and so very difficult to be happy or content even when we live in the very best of financial conditions.
If you seriously try to meditate every day, you will calm your mind and simply feel better. We become more aware and open to solutions in life if that is what we seek at the time. Most of the time, it helps you start your day in a better state of mind and in the evening, have a more peaceful sleep.
Most people (including myself), find it difficult to control what experts in meditation call the “monkey mind.” All kinds of thoughts roll around and it’s hard to meditate. This is normal. The reason is because the uncontrolled mind is reactive to external circumstances and ingrained habit. It could also be something in the past we need to resolve. Or as I said, just habit.
The good news: If we learn the basic steps of meditation and practice each day, within a short time we remove from our mind the attachments and allusions of life that cause all our problems and suffering. In time… we experience a state of inner peace. We try to make it permanent.
How to Meditate: Basic Steps for Meditation
The best way is to start is with a simple breathing meditation. Choose a quiet place to meditate and sit in a comfortable position. You can sit in the traditional cross-legged posture or in any comfortable seated position. I learned and still prefer most times to sit in a chair. Ensure that where you meditate is private and quiet and that you keep our back straight to prevent your mind from becoming sluggish or sleepy. It is very easy to nod-off.
Sit with our eyes partially closed or lightly closed, then turn your attention to your breathing. Breathe naturally through the nostrils and without attempting to control our breath. Concentrate your eyes on a spot between the eye brows. It is a great focal point and has another purpose for later study. Also, it may be helpful to have meditative recordings in the background. As you become accustomed to meditation, you won’t need any supportive audio.
Now, become aware of the sensation of the breath as it enters and leaves the nostrils. It is cool coming in and warm going out. This sensation is our object of your meditative attention. Focus on your breathing
Your mind will have thoughts that try and take you away from your meditation. Observe them at let them go. Return to the breath. You should become aware how your mind is always working and that you can control the focus. This is the wonderful habit you will develop. Return to breath. Repeat this return as many times as necessary until the mind just settles on the breath.
You will find that daily practice, first in the morning, lastly at night, that gradually your distracting thoughts will subside and you’ll experience a sense of inner peace and relaxation. Commit for at least 30 days and see the difference in your life! Even though breathing meditation is a basic stage of meditation, it is quite powerful.
Just by doing this breathing meditation for fifteen to thirty minutes each day, you will reduce stress – guaranteed. You will indeed experience a calm feeling in the mind, and many of your usual problems will fall away. Difficult situations will become easier to deal with, you’ll naturally feel warm and open towards other people, and your relationships with others will improve.
Back to why we meditate: When uncontrolled thoughts subside and your mind becomes still, a deep calming state of happiness and contentment arises from within. This state of mind is who we truly are. Coping with the business of life can become a joy. Clarity becomes a norm. In reality, so much of the stress and tension we normally experience comes from our mind, and many of the problems we experience, including ill health, are caused or aggravated by this stress. Meditation helps with all issues.
Artile by: Robert Andres Cuadra: Executive Management, Leadership and Training. Retired Special Forces, Airborne & Ranger qualified Sergeant Major.
Writing Focus: Leadership & Success Principles in Career and Life.
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