the gift of meditation

when you  first start meditation you think you will be able to first go,                          
but that is not the case  it takes plenty of practice before you have any results.
 but be patient  don't beat   yourself up over it because it does happen.
and it really makes you feel good the benefits are amazing .
this is what i found when i first started meditation at 12 yrs old.
because of the bullying i was enduring at school, so after school i would take myself
into my room put my CD on and meditate.
i always have been  very sensitive and thought i would try  meditation

and this  is what i have found from my own experience through the years

• feeling happier
• refreshed
• calmer
• less seizures
• more energy
• being able to handle situations  better.

for those of a sensitive nature

• you become very sensitive to those around you
• pick up other peoples energies
• your perception is heightened 
• your visual skills become clearer.

meditation not only makes you feel good .
it also  gets  you to work out any emotional
issues you  maybe holding onto with this you may feel

• angry
• extra sensitive
• moods may go up and down
• feeling tired,depressed and sometimes all at the same time

but all this is normal old memories coming to the surface
that you thought you may have buried or got rid of just remember
it is just a process and once this finishes
you will find meditation is a wonderful thing to do.
i know i have !
james said to me this morning why did we ever stop all i could say was i have no idea
to me meditation is one of the wonders of life and a gift.
meditation is something  that has been given to us so use it and cherish it
 that is what we are doing so why don't you.....

i thought  i would give you something to ponder over

the test of zen is finding the still
center within, even during the most hectic
times of our lives.

{anonymous }


if you have  been
practicing silent
meditation but when
 you are in the midst of
activity your mind is still
not calm and free, this
means you have not
gained anything from
your silent meditation.



by { Dabui }


heaven and hell are in the mind.
when the mind is always empty, you journey
from place to place in the country of the
Buddhas.when the mind is always moving,
you travel from one hell to the next hell.

by{ Bodihidharma}

 NAMASTE.

 {photos taken by chelle green}