Experiencing Peace as You Would Imagine Peace to be
Peace can mean quiet, tranquility, serenity, peace of mind, mental calmness, friendliness, no wars, civil disorders or strife. Sometimes a word makes sense and other times there is no reference for it.
From my own experience I had no reference for the word 'happy'. Logically I knew what it was supposed to mean, however I couldn't relate to it. On the other hand I knew and experienced what 'contentment' and 'joy' was, but with 'happy' ? sadly I had no reference point.
The word 'happy' had to be demonstrated to me in order for it to have any meaning. 'Happy' was demonstrated to me by a male facilitator on a course I was on a couple of years ago. He started an impromptu, very silly dance which had me laughing for a long time afterwards. The memory of it still gets me smiling and gives me a 'happy' feeling which I fully experience throughout my body.
With that in mind whenever I step into peace I totally experience it through every cell in my body. How do I know that is what I'm experiencing? I feel it and link the word peace to that feeling.
Before trying the exercise, I'd like you to ask yourself a few questions:
*Does the word 'peace' mean anything to you? If so, what does it mean?
*As you ask yourself this question, do you notice any sensations or feelings in parts of your body? Do you have a sense of colours, sounds, visual images, tastes or even smells? These are links to the word 'peace'. If the links are subtle you can increase them, if they are too full on you can decrease them.
*If the word 'peace' doesn't mean anything, link to a word that you can relate to that means much the same. For example, it would be a word that describes how you'd be feeling if you were gently floating through the air with no concerns or fears, and you were safe and comfortable, and experiencing a deep sense of quiet.
Before starting the exercise, practise with a few words such as peace, serenity, calm, friendliness, accepting etc. Also choose a time where the distractions will be minimal to nil for you to practise. The more you do the exercise the better you'll become at accessing this state wherever you are regardless of what is happening around you.
Exercise:
*Sit quietly ? breathing comfortably and deeply ? settled and safe in the space you find yourself, and give yourself permission to be fully present, now, here, just you and the sound of your inward and outward breath ? closing your eyes gradually and continuing to breathe in gentle rhythm.
*Fully experience stillness, there is you and only you.
*Imagine yourself now in the centre of your universe, fully supported, floating within this centre. As you do this imagine what it would feel like if you were sitting or laying on a light, feathery cloud.
*Breathe in this experience and allow the sensation to expand through every cell within your body.
*Allow all attachments to the physical world fall away dissolve, melt down for now, as you continue discovering your source, the very heart of you ? attachments like tentacles falling away now as you let go of any fear.
*Suspended within your universe ? move your awareness around you ? there are many wonderful things life has to offer ? this is the place where you can see, feel, hear and know that without prejudice.
*Locating your heart and the warm light that shines from it, notice how it radiates out from you in all directions, reaching and permeating through all time and beyond.
*Breathe in deeply knowing this light, radiates from your being.
*Notice a jelly like substance that protects you from being impacted from the thoughts of others, words that potentially could hurt begin to bounce and fall away because you're now becoming thick skinned ? only universal and unconditional love reaches you here.
*You can access and experience this place of inner peace anytime you want to, simply practise quietening your mind, breathing gently and allow the sensation what you know peace to be, to expand within you.
Michaela is a graduate of a well known parapsychology academy in Sydney Australia, and is a highly-regarded professional within this field.
She is also a Transformational Coach, certified practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and writer who is totally committed to helping others create positive and action oriented changes to their lives.
A high achiever in many areas of her life, Michaela has extensive experience through not only her varied careers but also her interests and education in the fields of spirituality, aromatherapy and massage, personal development and transformational coaching, to writing, meditation, and psychometry.
Michaela is the author of the eBook 10 Colour Meditation Scripts, and publisher of a monthly e-newsletter called From My Desk which is available via subscription at http://www.michaelascherr.com
Married to David, Michaela has two children, Kristen and Aaron, and a grandchild called Matthew. Michaela and her family currently live in Brisbane Australia.
 Google News Updated : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:24:26 GMT Scientists Reprogram Cells, Add to Debate - Washington Post
Washington Post - By Rob Stein Scientists have transformed one type of fully developed adult cell directly into another inside a living animal, a startling advance that could lead to cures for a variety of illnesses and sidestep the political and ethical quagmires ... Researchers Report Advances in Cell Conversion Technique Researchers 'reprogram' pancreas cells in mice Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:12:57 GMT Biden Opens New Phase With Attack on McCain - New York Times
New York Times - By JOHN M. BRODER DENVER - Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. of Delaware accepted the Democratic vice-presidential nomination on Wednesday night with an ode to his middle-class upbringing and a blistering attack on Senator John McCain. • Sen. Biden Addresses the Democratic National Convention in Denver Biden -- and Kerry and Clinton -- go on the attack Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:48:43 GMT Garza, Pena lead Rays to win vs. Jays - MLB.com
MLB.com - By Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays reached a franchise-first 80 wins on Wednesday night courtesy of Matt Garza's right arm and one piece of very timely hitting from Carlos Pena. Garza throws 7 2-3 scoreless innings in Rays' win Further proof Garza is workhorse Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:51:10 GMT Obama Wins Nomination; Biden and Bill Clinton Rally Party - New York Times
New York Times - Senator Barack Obama joined Senator Joseph R. Biden Jr. on stage on Wednesday. More Photos > By ADAM NAGOURNEY DENVER - Barack Hussein Obama, a freshman senator who defeated the first family of Democratic Party politics with a call for a fundamentally ... Obama wins nomination and Clintons' support Obama officially nominated; Bill Clinton delivers hearty endorsement Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:22:06 GMT Be safer than NASA and disable Autorun/Autoplay - CNET News
CNET News - NASA has confirmed that a computer on the International Space Station is infected with a virus (see Houston, we have a virus). The malicious software is called W32. Password Stealing Worm Catches NASA Napping Virus Found On Computer In Space Station Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:45:29 GMT 'Traitor' Falls Into the Old Trap Of Moral Ambiguity About Terrorism - Washington Post
Washington Post - By Philip Kennicott Once again there are terrorists in our midst, and once again they are Muslims, hiding in sleeper cells, posing as ordinary Americans, waiting to cause mayhem. Don Cheadle Plays Double Agent With Moral Dilemma in `Traitor' Cheadle muses over turning 'Traitor" Publ.Date : Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:19:22 GMT Knight arrested - Boston Globe
Boston Globe - Rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight (inset) was arrested yesterday in Las Vegas on drug and assault charges after he was accused of beating his girlfriend while brandishing a knife, police said. "Suge" Knight charged with assault Suge Knight Busted for Sin City Smackdown Publ.Date : Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:00:23 GMT Amazon Associate Software |
PARLOT::Ebooks, Scripts,
Websites, and more... As a co-active coach, one of the underlying principles that... Read More Hello, sample some of the arguments below. But mind you,... Read More When you are unhappy what do you do? Do you... Read More I often meet people who say things like, "I've been... Read More Everyone's mind needs a little downtime. We all need time... Read More Scientific research has shown that the most beneficial meditation technique... Read More There are many methods of meditation that can lead to... Read More Now that you're comfortable working with your breath it's time... Read More Chances are, if you are on a quest for self-improvement,... Read More Do you want to learn how to meditate? Have you... Read More What are you likely to gain from meditating?Simple:? It improves... Read More Helping the broadest range of people attain enlightenment through meditation... Read More Meditation is healthy, safe and affordable. In fact it's free.... Read More Why is staying awake while meditating important? Falling asleep is... Read More Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile.... Read More Try Not To Force Things Too MuchOften, when meditating, we... Read More If you're someone who loves to meditate (or wants to... Read More It's pretty obvious that the ancient Druids used several forms... Read More The following exercise program has been designed to get the... Read More Can a meditation supply item help you go into a... Read More If you want to get hold of a particular tea... Read More Are you stuck eating lunch at your desk again?Lucky you.You... Read More What kind of picture comes to mind when someone mention... Read More I'd like to share a little secret about relaxation techniques... Read More Meditation is often misunderstood by those who do not practice... Read More
Adsense
websites
Meditation: Time to Stop & Listen
Meditation
How to Train Your Brain to Keep You Healthy and Happy
Lighthearted Meditation: Playing With Mindfulness
Why Should You Meditate?
Scientific Research on Transcendental Meditation (TM)
Meditation: How to Enter a Deep State of Relaxation
Full Body Awareness
Holosync Meditation - Does It Really Work?
Meditation - Easy Tools for Success
Whats The Point of Meditating?
Enlightenment through Meditation
The Benefits of Meditation: Tips and Techniques
Meditating - Staying Awake
Meditate with Mindful Breathing
Meditation Is A Dinner Party
How to Record Meditation Scripts to Audio Equipment
Druids and Meditation
Fitness Workout - Exercising the Present Moment!
Meditation Supply Items ? Can They Help Deepen Your Practice?
Herbal Teas
Mindfulness and Eating: Divine Desk Dining
Meditation Is Not Just for Men with White Beards
Relax Into Health
Meditate to Unlock Your Hidden Potential ? Part 1
Affordable and Reliable Web Hosting Starting at $4.49/Month
Understanding Meditation
Meditation has been around for many thousands of years. It... Read More
Cultivate a Positive Mind-Set Through Meditation
You have the ability to create your own mind-set. Whether... Read More
Experiencing Peace as You Would Imagine Peace to be
Peace can mean quiet, tranquility, serenity, peace of mind, mental... Read More
Objective Meditations: What is Reality?
Is reality a projection from within the mind, or is... Read More
Meditating - Staying Awake
Why is staying awake while meditating important? Falling asleep is... Read More
Meditation and the Monkey Mind?
Some find the term, "monkey mind", upsetting, derogatory, and insulting.... Read More
An Algorithm to Remove ?Hurt? from Pain
The behavior of pain was enigmatic. Its responses were strange.... Read More
Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Moe, With Which Meditation Should I Go?
There are many different styles of meditation, so which one... Read More
Understanding Meditation
It is impossible to overstate the importance of daily meditation.... Read More
Secrets of Meditation For Better Health
Meditation can improve your health, increase energy levels and maximize... Read More
Mindfulness and Eating: Divine Desk Dining
Are you stuck eating lunch at your desk again?Lucky you.You... Read More
Can Cognitive Fitness Be a Workout for Your Brain?
There is growing interest to exercise your brain using something... Read More
How To Meditate?
We are surrounded by negative forces like jealousy, hatred, fear,... Read More
Meditation Is A Dinner Party
Try Not To Force Things Too MuchOften, when meditating, we... Read More
The Brain Scrub for Druids
The Brain Scrub is designed to help you overcome the... Read More
Stevia 100% Natural Herbal Sweetener
Artificial sweeteners are developed in organic chemistry labs. Stevia grows... Read More
Scientific Research on Transcendental Meditation (TM)
Scientific research has shown that the most beneficial meditation technique... Read More
Establishing A Daily Meditation Practice
It's important to establish a daily practice and then stick... Read More
Meditate to Unlock Your Hidden Potential ? Part 1
Meditation is often misunderstood by those who do not practice... Read More
Subconscious
The subconscious is a scarey thing to comtemplate for some... Read More
Stress: Guilty As Charged
How To Defend YourselfDo you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed?... Read More
Do You Want To Relax And Think Clearly?
Learning To Be In The MomentImagine thinking clearly, and feeling... Read More
Meditation: A Path To Inner Peace
Throughout history, meditation has been an integral part of many... Read More
How To Meditate Without Even Trying
I remember when I started trying to meditate. I would... Read More
Meditation, Self-Acceptance & the Muse
Meditation presents an interesting paradox. It requires humility and acceptance,... Read More
Meditation |