There are many different traditions and terms that designate a form of meditation; Transcendental Meditation, Mindfulness, Vipassana, Shamatha, Zen, etc. It is often thought that the goal of meditation is to achieve relaxation, but this is only partially true. More peace is primarily a resultMeditation is a way to unit to achieve, also known as the meaning of Yoga.
Meditation and consciousness development
When speaking of the development of consciousness, meditation is a 'state of consciousness'. In that sense, a state of consciousness transcends the traditions that provide us with methods to reach this state. state of being to come. Over the years, therefore, I have mostly not taught specific traditions, but rather methods to reach a meditative state of consciousness. A number of characteristics can be distinguished therein;
Creative force
Every person has a certain capacity for imagination; in active meditation, we focus primarily on this. It is also known as being or standing 'in your power'. Creativity, imagination, and vision are typically results of this active form of meditation.
Silence and peace
Known to many who meditate; a receptive state of 'being' in which we try to quiet our thoughts. In doing so, we come into contact with our subconscious. This passive form of meditation often first shows us how busy our thoughts are before we experience peace.
Edwin & meditation
My first encounter with meditation was through Buddhism in 1993. Soon after, I also began to satisfy my spiritual hunger with the books of Krishnamurti. For me, it revolved around one thing: self-realization.
After many years of study, retreats, and special mystical experiences, I realize all the more how much I still do not know. There is no end goal, there is only a path. You walk on it and marvel at yourself, time and time again!
Your breathing as a compass
Breathing is of essential importance in all forms of meditation. If you are tense or stressed, you breathe faster than when you are sleeping, for example. Breathing therefore indicates our state of mind, but is consequently also a tool to help us relax. Pranayama yoga is a form of breathing practice. I base my knowledge and experience on, among other things, Kriya Yoga and the Ujjayi breathing technique, well-known in yoga.
Affirmations: a positive attitude
If you have ever traveled to Southeast Asia, you will surely recognize those beautiful sayings or mantras. A mantra is a means of keeping your thoughts in check and focusing on meditation, during which you usually express your respect for a spiritual teacher or master. A similar method is the use of affirmations, well known to those who have read The Secret. An affirmation is a positive statement;
- so not: “I would like to be happier"
- but: "I am happy"
There are many types of affirmations, and I would like to share a very effective one with you. simple way to introduce affirmations into your meditation.
