Meditation Higher Consciousness
meditation higher consciousness
Guided Meditation for Empowered Consciousness
My definition of “meditation” is a somewhat broad one. I consider it’s an opportunity for each of us to realize our higher consciousness (or to realize our oneness with our higher consciousness) and to let go of resistance.
Benefits and Techniques of Meditation
There are many benefits to meditation, which I see as side effects or extras, rather than the primary purpose of meditation. However, many individuals are inspired to meditate because of the benefits or perceived benefits, such as improved health, greater calmness, less sleep at night. Regular meditators are generally more attentive, aware, and calm.
Given my broad definition, you can perhaps understand that I recognize the existence of hundreds of techniques and advocate a variety. Some are more supportive than others; some are more conducive to continuing a long term practice than others; some are easier to learn than others. A technique is a means to assist you in reaching the deeper purpose of meditating.
Guided Meditation: One Approach
One of the techniques I use with people is the “guided” meditation. A guided meditation is one in which a voice is used to guide the process. The voice can be your own or someone else’s. Some folks feel more relaxed or more clear as a result of guidance and support of another’s voice.
A soothing voice is more conducive to a meditative state than a harsh one. Simplicity is more helpful than complex words or complicated ideas. A slow pace, rather than a fast cadence, tends to foster greater depth. A regular practice is helpful for going deeper.
Enhancing Your Guided Meditations
Here are suggestions for the most effective guided meditations or guided visualizations, whether you wish to lead others verbally, or you wish to benefit the most from being guided by someone else, or you wish to guide yourself.
Align with the Divine. When we are in touch with our higher consciousness, words flow through us. Or perhaps they do not flow through us, in which case, silence is a perfect condition.
Establish Intention. A guided meditation that begins with a stated intention will find perfect rhythm and sound and depth, regardless of the spoken words. The best statements of intention are simple and broad, like “to relax” or “to align with the divine” or “to be more aware.”
Be Present. New meditators are often concerned with “getting the words right.” However, a satisfying guided meditation is deeper than words. Showing up fully will do more for lifting consciousness than a well-edited script.
Breathe. Breathe and instruct others to breathe to enhance grounding and relaxation. Some meditation teachers have rules about breathing. I keep in simple: breathe in and breathe out. And notice.
Be Conscious of Energy. You may see energy or feel it or sense it or know what is happening energetically. If you feel confusion, invite clarity to be present. If you sense resistance, give your attention to safety or ease or comfort or relaxation.
Honor Both Uniqueness and Universality. If you guide others into a meditative state, remember that individuals are unique beings with their own set of beliefs which are not to be undermined, but honored. The deeper we move into a meditative state, the more universal are the experiences, with space for each of us to have our own unique expression.
Let go of Expectations of End Results. Sometimes we get fixated on how we think things “should be” and miss living right now. A guided inner experience can provide power to open to new possibilities, if we just show up for the experience.
Feel and Express Gratitude. It’s a joy to do inner work, which usually prompts us to greater and greater gratitude. Gratitude is a powerful consciousness from which to live and to express outwardly.
Live in the Consciousness of Loving Kindness. Sometimes when we are carrying on our daily lives, we forget the calmness of a meditation. It’s important to train ourselves to live this calmness and joy.
Practice, Practice, Practice. It’s important to practice until meditation is part of your life style. If one approach feels good one day and another another day, then you are trusting your own inner guidance if you shift from one technique to another.
About the Author
Copyright 2006 Jeanie Marshall, Empowerment Consultant and Coach with Marshall House, produces Guided Meditations on CD albums and MP3 downloads and writes extensively on subjects related to personal development and empowerment.http://www.jmvoice.com
Questions about ego-loss and death of self.?
If I want to attain this higher level of consciousness through meditation, concentrating on my breath would be the wrong type of meditation…am I correct? Or can I do concentrative meditations on my breath and still lose the awareness of self?
I’ve done LSD and shrooms, and it’s a great tool for ego loss and death…but sadly I don’t have the connections for where I’m at.
And I’ve also already accepted Christ as my savior, and surrendered myself completely…I learned that this is salvation…and I’ve understood it as permanent. But I’m still rational, and I still ask WHY! That’s a sign of ego.
You are wasting your time. Jesus already died your death. When you are joined to Him by faith in his death for your sins, you will also share in his resurrection life.
You must be born again. Then you can begin to experience this…………
“When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for the prize. Such a person goes into great detail about what he has seen, and his unspiritual mind puffs him up with idle notions. He has lost connection with the Head, from whom the whole body, supported and held together by its ligaments and sinews, grows as God causes it to grow.
Since you died with Christ to the basic principles of this world, why, as though you still belonged to it, do you submit to its rules: “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings. Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.
Colossians 2:13-23
You don’t need techniques – you need the power of God.
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