Meditation

The Power of Positive Chanting
Hare Krishna meditation techniques, including the chanting many people associate with the movement, have been developed through centuries to help followers unleash their own personal power.

Meditation Can Alter Your Genes
Meditation can change the body’s gene response to stress, say scientists.

Can We Train Our Brains Through Compassion Meditation?
A new study shows that with meditation practice, areas of the brain responsible for feeling empathy and kindness can literally be expanded.

Kwanzaa’s Odu Ifa Meditation
Usually practiced on the final day of Kwanzaa, the Odu Ifa meditation reconnects one to the self and reaffirms one’s highest ideals.

The Sacred Mandala in Vajrayana Buddhism
In Vajrayana Buddhism, the mandala is seen as a sacred space which serves to aid meditation and purity of thought.

Zen and the Art of Report Writing
My first experience at a Zen meditation center - a report.

Meditation vs. Medication
Antidepressants will put your body back into balance. Mood drugs will control your anger impulses. Herbs and vitamins will bring your body back into its own rhythm so you can function better. Herbs, drugs, tonics, etc. all claim to be beneficial to us. But are they really necessary? Is there an alternative to prescriptions that might do the same thing?

Meditation? Me? - Why Even You Should Meditate
Why we shouldn't let stereotypes keep us from this excellent form of relaxation and rejuvenation.

Meditation Timers Aid in Reaching Full Relaxation & Enlightenment
Meditation timers are a useful tool for those interested in practicing timed meditation. Gentle sound notifications eliminate the need to check a watch or timer.

Zen Meditation
Read on to find out more about Zen Meditation…

Post-partum Meditation and Relaxation for Beginners
As a new mom, chances are you have stepped into the world of sleep-deprivation, chaos, and stress. Whether you are breastfeeding or just looking for a natural or alternative treatment for post-partum depression, stress and anxiety, meditation could be the key to relief.

Buddhist Thangkas Enhance the Contemplative Meditation Experience
Tibetan thangkas, the Buddhist paintings used as visual support for practicing meditation, are intended to serve as a guide for contemplative experience, and the anonymity of their creators serves to enhance their usefulness to the viewer.

The Zafu in Meditation
Whether it’s accompanied by a zabuton or not, the zafu is often as central to the meditation experience as seeking an enlightened state of mind.

"Idiot’s Guide" Provides Best Overall Meditation Information
While there are a host of books on all types of meditation on the market, The Idiot’s Guide to Meditation stands out as the best overall guide.

Comfortable Channelers Use Meditation Benches
The meditation bench has its roots in Zen Buddhist monk meditation rites and can aid in the meditation experience by allowing for greater circulation in the legs.

Meditation Art Cards Assist in Developing Peaceful Consciousness
Channeling the spirit of an extraterrestrial entity named Amaritha, the channeler and an artistic follower create color meditation imagery cards.

Donne’s Meditation XVII Emphasizes Universal Connection
Hemingway named a book after the passage and countless other media have stolen key phrases, but the true meaning may lie deeper.

The Shaolin Workout: Remind Myself To Relax
Meditation - As I go through my day today, I will remind myself to relax. Stay loose. Be flexible in my body and mind.

The Shaolin Workout: Harmony With My Mind
Meditation - My heart is in harmony with my mind. My mind is in harmony with my chi. My chi is in harmony with my power.

The Shaolin Workout: More Chi! Train Harder!
Meditation - Chi (also spelled qi) is often translated as "life force." It is similar to what we in the West mean by "energy," but it's much more than that.

Soothing Your Body and Soul with Japa Meditation
Among the many forms of meditation, the mantra used in Japa meditation is one of the easiest and most widely used for thousands of years to focus energies and calm the mind.

The Long History of Meditation Is Evidence of Its Benefits
The numerous traditions and practices associated with the various forms of meditation have been intriguing and beneficial to people of all nations for centuries.

Guided Meditation: The Key to Good Physical and Mental Health
In today’s fast-paced society, guided meditation can be the best method to use to drown out the world and turn your focus inward. And regular meditation can not only improve your emotional and spiritual self, it can also dramatically improve your health.

FreeMeditations.com Brings Inner Peace by Uniting Philosophies
A unique meditation-focused website seeks to offer resources for stress management through a global community of meditating students.

Meditations of Descartes, Original Champion of Intelligent Design
Though the debate over science, evolution, and the existence of divinity rages as if it was but a few decades old, the writings of Rene Descartes show the topic to be just the "same argument, different day."

The Healing Power of Deep Meditation
Meditation has been practiced for centuries as a way to relieve stress, calm the inner soul, and find peace in a sometimes chaotic world. But researchers have found that regular meditation can offer numerous benefits for physical health as well as emotional well-being.

Achieving A Sublime State of Mind Through Buddhist Meditation
If you find that the strife and discord of the world today is overwhelmingly difficult to bear, you may want to learn more about Buddhism and its Four Noble Truths.

The Essence of Meditation
Meditation has taken people by storm these days. Perhaps it is good news for most of us who can appreciate and understand how torturous stress can be!

Balancing Your Mind With Meditation And Breathing
The more we speak on Meditation, the lesser it is really. It’s tough to imagine what a small act of accurate breathing can do to you!

Meditation, a way of life
Meditation opens up your mind, makes you identify yourself and is a great form of exercise.

Benefits of Meditation
Meditation is the way of realizing the physical soul and making the mind to know our existence in this universe. It has been practiced from hundreds of years ago. The life then was not materialistic as it is today. They were very close to nature and able to understand the true meaning of life.

Mediation - Being In Middle
Lack of mediation leaves ignorance. Christopher and Steven proposed twelve different techniques and steps to follow mediation process.

Manifestation Meditation - A Practical Guide to the Law of Attraction
Meditation is the most powerful tool to focus your mind and train the thinking process. Therefore, meditation is the premier approach to help you load your thoughts with creative energy that will translate in real life action that will change your life for the better.

Mind, Body & Soul.
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Can a Lifetime of Unhappiness Be Dissolved Through Meditation?
Unhappiness seems to have a strong-hold over many of us. We become stuck in a perpetual cycle of self-sabotaging behavior that’s responsible for creating outcomes in our life that are disproportionate to our true desires.

Meditation – Explore Yourself Naturally
By meditation, one attains not only peace of mind but also gets an ability to overcome all negative feelings which is one of the biggest hurdles while making decisions.

Holosync and brain waves: What you need to know.
What are the different brain wave states and how can binaural beat programs like Holosync affect them.

How to Create a Sacred Meditation Space
3 keys to creating that all important meditation space in your home, so that your daily meditation practice can flourish.

Meditate your Way to Wealth and Succcess - the Silva Life System
Meditation is not just good for the body and for the soul; it can also help you create wealth and success in your life. The Silva Life System is a brand-new revolutionary program which will not only teach you how to meditate, but you will also learn how to use creative visualization while at deep levels of the mind so that you can begin to create the wealth you desire.

Top 10 Benefits of a Daily Meditation Practice
The top 10 benefits of practicing the profound science of meditation are explored.

How Much Time Should You Practice Daily Meditation For?
How much time do you need to practice meditation for on a daily basis in order to extract maximum benefit from this profound science? Read on to find out.

Expanding the Sphere of the Heart
The sphere of the heart can expand infinitely with greater clarity, understanding, and love. Some simple guidelines are offered to assist this process and to awaken consciousness.

Self Improvement through Meditation
Is something lacking in your life? Do you feel stressed? Do you always feel tired? Then, maybe you need to take a look at meditation and discover how to make the most of your life.

Meditation For The Weight Watcher
We all know weight control can seem difficult and unattainable. But, with a little common sense and a realignment of your mental perspective, it's not impossible to achieve. As a matter of fact, it may be a lot easier than you think.

Guided Meditation For A Better Life
Would you like to have a better life? Who wouldn't? Better health, greater wealth and consistent happiness are closer to you than you think. Through the power of guided meditation, anyone can change their life for the better. Learn how you can begin to benefit from this simple practice.

Can 10 Million People be Wrong about Meditation?
The evidence is clear why over 10 million people use meditation. It all boils down to one simple reason and more and more the scientific community is providing factual data to back it up.

The Most Common Meditation Misconception
Do you try to force your mind to stop thinking when you meditate? A common misconception is that you should stop thinking or somehow control your thoughts when you meditate. Find out why this isn't true and how to properly deal with an overactive mind.

Retraining the Emotions and More Supernatural Fragrances: Meditation Class
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Meditate in Public? That's Madness!
Public displays of meditation are used for social and spiritual activism. This gives rise to the Public Meditation Project.

Seeing the Nature of Reality Through Buddhist Meditation
Many Eastern texts have sought to explain the "Perennial Philosophy" view of reality. Here the author attempts it using some concepts the ancients didn't have, and discusses how two varieties of Buddhist meditation can help us internalize this view.

It Is Good To Feel Good
When becoming a deliberate creator you have to remember that not all of the same tools that work for one person will work for another. If this was so, we would all be millionaires right now from just reading one book!

Amazing ways to recharge yourself
We all get stressed out and run down at times. Here are some amazing ways to recharge and refresh yourself so you’ll feel on top of the world.

Let Meditation Smooth The Storms Of Anxiety
As stress and anxiety rise living in our tumultuous world, the value of reflective meditation increases as well. Learn how easy and effortless this practice can be for helping us to cope and stay centered.

How Much Do You Know About Meditation
Scientists have long believed that experiencing deep meditative states each day provides a super-enriched environment for your nervous system, causing beneficial changes in the brain. These states help boost communication between the two hemispheres of the brain. Many scientists believe this increased communication between the two hemispheres of the brain is what separates the Einsteins, Edisons and Mozarts from the rest of us.

At last, an amazing new way to make your mum proud of you.
Here is a free gift for you to give to your mum. It will bring tears of joy to her eyes and create a smile that will spread from ear to ear. She will love you for this and be so proud of you.

Meditate Your Way to a Calm, Healthy & Happy Life
Stress is no joke it can ruin your health, your relationships and your happiness. But it doesn’t need to, not if you know how to get rid of it. One of the easiest ways to do this is meditation. Meditation has long been used as a tool for deep relaxation and rejuvenation of mind, body and spirit.

Consciousness vs Thought: Meditation Class: A Mystic's Journal Entry April 22, 2007
Laurie Conrad is the author of 'The Spiritual Life of Animals and Plants', a collection of true stories. For more articles written by Laurie Conrad, please type her name in Buzzle's search feature.

Meditation Class: Continued Studies on The Ego: A Mystic’s Journal: April 7, 2007
A Mystic’s Journal by Laurie Conrad.

Discover How Meditation Can Help in the Management of Pain
You've heard the phrase: "Mind over matter"... well it's true. And meditation can help you to clear your mind and take your attention away from your pain. Discover how meditation can be a very useful tool that you can use in conjunction with other pain relief remedies.

Basic Meditation
An Excerpt From Bill Crimi's 'Basic Health & Fitness' Series...

Paul Brunton: The Ego: Meditation Class: A Mystic’s Journal : March 8, 2007
The Ego: Meditation Class; A Mystic's Journal by Laurie Conrad. For all articles written by Laurie Conrad please use Buzzle's search feature.

Angels and Divine Love vs the Ego and Human love: A Mystic’s Journal: February 26 - March 2, 2007.
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True Confidence: Meditation Class: A Mystic’s Journal Entry: February 8, 2007
Meditation Class: 'A Mystic's Journal' Entry by Laurie Conrad. For a full listing of all articles written by Laurie Conrad, please type her name in Buzzle’s search feature.

Supernatural Fragrances Return: A Chapter on Mystical Prayer: Meditation Class: A Mystic’s Journal Entry: January 31, 2007
Laurie Conrad is the author of Realms of Light, Meetings With Angels and Other Divine Beings , and We Meet in Dreams , all scheduled for publication in 2006. She is also the author of The Spiritual Life of Animals and Plants , which was published in 2002. For a full listing of all articles written by Laurie Conrad, please type her name in Buzzle’s search feature.

Meditation and Mystical States and the Soul: Meditation Class: A Mystic’s Journal Entry: January 24, 2007
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Creating a Sacred Space for Meditation
It is important to create a sacred space to practice your meditation, a place in or around your home which is designated specifically for relaxation and tranquility.

Increasing Psychic Abilities With Meditation
Focused meditation provides the frame of mind that is most receptive to intuitive information. Meditation quiets the mind, filters out the noise and chatter of the conscious. This filtering of conscious noise allows the sub-conscious mind to voice its thoughts, as well as enable the mind to tune in to the environment.

I Do Not Know/Unknown
While practicing the way of Zen, one may encounter different experiences. This Japanese song, written by an unknown monk, gives us a glimpse to such an experience.

The Powers of the Soul in Suspension: Meditation Class: A Mystic’s Journal Entry: January 3, 2007
The fifth and seventh mansions of St. Teresa of Avila: A Mystic’s Journal Entry January 3, 2007 by Laurie Conrad. For a full listing of all articles written by Laurie Conrad, please type her name in Buzzle’s search feature.

Daily Meditation - Spiritual Support for Today's World
In days of old, spiritual life was separate from "regular life". People went to church or temple once a week, and then got on with the rest of their lives. Daily meditation was something that only nuns, priests, rabbis or monks did. In today's world, our understanding of spiritual life is changing.

Meditation and Relaxation - Breathing from the Diaphragm
The art of correct, controlled and deep breathing is an essential part of many relaxation and meditation exercises and this article provides an introduction to mastering the art of breathing from the diaphragm.

Sitting Zen
Alone, in the middle forest. Nothing to distract us form sitting on the cushion, cross our legs, straighten the back, take a deep breath, and just sit. But as everything becomes quiet on the outside, we start to hear the noise on the inside.

Relaxation And Meditation - Learning Location Visualization
The art of location visualization is an essential part of many relaxation and meditation exercises and this article provides an introduction to mastering the art of location visualization.

A Relaxation Tip - First Master The Art Of Visualization
The art of visualization, or imagery, forms the basis of many relaxation and meditation exercises and this article gives a simple example of just how easy it can be to revive this art, which is second nature in childhood.

Meditation And Health - A Recipe For Better Sleep
Meditation has been used since the dawn of time for a variety of different purposes and for anyone suffering from insomnia, or unable to sleep as the result of worry or stress, then daily meditation exercises can prove a powerful aid to sleep.

Catching the Lizard
Reading and learning is nice, but when it gets to truly knowing yourself- one must look inside. No book can help you there. Only once you put aside what you have learned, you can catch the lizard.

To Be A Witness
During our lives, we are mostly occupied by the things happening to us. These events are like a movie, in which we are the main actors. Stepping of the stage and witnessing the movie can change the way we live our lives.

Radios and Mantras
When sitting Zen, one can look inside- rather then outside. By turning our awareness inwards, we are able to listen to our inner radio. is it really possible to change the station we are forcded to listen to?

Active Contemplation: Meditation Class: A Mystic’s Journal Entry: November 9, 2006
Meditation Class: Laurie Conrad is the author of Realms of Light, Meetings With Angels and Other Divine Beings , and We Meet in Dreams , all scheduled for publication in 2006. She is also the author of The Spiritual Life of Animals and Plants , which was published in 2002.

A Brief Summary Of The Benefits Of Meditation
This article takes a basic approach to explaining meditation and the substantial benefits of meditation.

The Chaplet of Saint Michael the Archangel and The Three Stages of the Interior Life: Meditation Class, A Mystic’s Journal Entry, August 5, 2006
Meditation Class, A Mystic’s Journal Entry, August 5, 2006 by Laurie Conrad: The Chaplet of Saint Michael the Archangel and The Three Stages of the Interior Life.

Your Ego - is not Your Amigo....
Sometimes we have to use tough love with our ego - as with an unruly child. What is happening today in the world is all a product of our egos. We can change this one person at a time.

Meditation Class: The Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel & The Arrival of Oleg Alexander: A Mystic’s Journal Entries: July 25 - 27, 2006
Meditation Class: The Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel & The Arrival of Oleg Alexander: A Mystic’s Journal Entries: July 25 - 27, 2006 by Laurie Conrad. Laurie Conrad is the author of Realms of Light, Meetings With Angels and Other Divine Beings , and We Meet in Dreams , all scheduled for publication in 2006. She is also the author of The Spiritual Life of Animals and Plants , which was published in 2002.

Meditation Unfolds The Truth
Thomas Merton said that the desire for solitude is "to disappear into God.... to be lost in the secret of His Face" and St. Augustine taught the entering into the chamber of the mind - Intra in cubiculum mentis tuae.

The Clandestine Room
This room has the versatile ability to be in the heart of man, as well as in heaven simultaneously. Inside this room the glory of God reigns and gives birth to the paradise inside man into which the love of God will flow in and out, endlessly and incessantly.

The Inner Cloister
The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church refers to the two foundations on which Christian prayer rests, and from which it receives its specific character: "belief in the transcendent and personal nature of the God who is revealed in the Bible as Lord of History and Creator of the World, and the acceptance of the intimate relation of God and man disclosed by the atoning work of the Incarnate Christ".

Why Try Meditating Outside?
Have you tried meditating outside? It is something very different from being in a quiet room with no sounds or distractions.

Meditation: The New Hymn
More and more people are rediscovering meditation—a practice that takes you inside for an out-of-the-world experience.

The Spiritual Heart and Everyday Spiritual Practices and Exercises: A Mystic’s Journal Entries: May 31 and June 1, 2006
Meditation Class: The Spiritual Heart and Everyday Spiritual Practices and Exercises: A Mystic’s Journal Entries: May 31 and June 1, 2006 by Laurie Conrad. For more articles by Laurie Conrad, please type her name in Buzzle's search feature.

Meditation Class: The Dark Night of the Senses and Using the Eyes of the Soul: A Mystic’s Journal Entry: May 24, 2006
The Dark Night of the Senses and Using the Eyes of the Soul: A Mystic’s Journal Entry: Meditation Class, May 24, 2006 by Laurie Conrad. For more articles written by Laurie Conrad please type her name in Buzzle's search feature.

Creating Peace
When we talk about peace, we are mostly referring to an agreement or an arrangement. We often talk about the intellectual concept/noun of "Peace."

Presence
There are two kinds of presence. The one that is a given, when we just are who we are, and the one that we become and access by intention. Becoming present – in this context – is an accessing of our being, amidst distractions and triggers of Self-violation and Self loathing.

Artful Living in the Present - Intensive Retreat in Guatemala 2006
For the past two years we have been spending the end of our NYC summer on retreat at lake Atitlan in Guatemala, which Aldo Huxley termed the most beautiful lake in the world.

Meditation for Centering, Grounding and Protecting Your Energy
A very good meditation for the novice. This meditation acts like visualization. It is particularly helpful if you are feeling flighty and uncentred. It will help you to stay directed and to be able to finish tasks that you start, without getting off track.

The Healing Benefits of Meditation
The healing benefits of meditation are threefold – physical, psychological, and spiritual.

Meditation Chairs
Meditation chairs can enhance the experience of exploration by allowing you to sit in a comfortable and relaxed position during your relaxation session. If you have back problems or limited flexibility, the chair offers a comfortable alternative to sitting on the floor.

Father Forgive Me My Trespasses
Meditation and contemplation can also be called "heart religion". This happens when we engage with God and His truths in a way that affects us at the level of our heart and not only in an academic and intelligent way.

A Mystic’s Journal Entry: Meditation Class: Mystical Contemplation and the felt Presence of God: Chapter IV of "The Ways of Mental Prayer", May 3, 2006.
A Mystic’s Journal Entry: May 3, 2006 by Laurie Conrad, author of "The Spiritual Life of Animals and Plants." For a full listing of Conrad's articles, please type her name in Buzzle's search feature.

Let it Go...Meditation for Cutting Energy Cords
Meditation can help you to rid yourself of unwanted psychic energy. Even if you don't normally meditate, you can follow this simple meditation. Anyone can do this. Get distance from the past, increase your energy and improve your life.

Three Ways To Relieve Stress
Three good ways to relieve stress that you can start using today.

Six Types Of Meditation
Sometimes you have to try different types of meditation to find the one that's right for you.

Meditation Class: Contemplation on Divine Unity: A Mystic’s Journal Entry December 21, 2005: Saint Bonaventure: A Mind’s Journey to God, Chapter V
Meditation Class: Contemplation on Divine Unity: A Mystic’s Journal Entry December 21, 2005 by Laurie Conrad. For a full listing of Conrad's articles, please type her name in Buzzle's search feature.

How To Relax Fast
Learn how to relax fast, and give yourself a break. Ten easy techniques you can use today.

Stress And Anxiety
Stress and anxiety aren't just unpleasant. They are killers. Fortunately there are things you can do to reduce them.

Stress Meditation
Learn this stress meditation today, and you'll forever have a way to relax in sixty seconds.

The Trinity of Powers in the Soul; Meditation Class : A Mystic's Journal Entry December 1, 2005
Meditation Class on St. Bonaventure’s "The Mind’s Journey to God" by Laurie Conrad. Conrad is the author of "The Spiritual Life of Animals and Plants", a collection of true stories. Three new books by Conrad will be published in 2006: Visits with Angels and Other Divine Beings, Realms of Light and We Meet in Dreams. For a full listing of all articles written by Conrad, please type her name in Buzzle’s search feature.

Living in Harmony
You can learn to live in harmony even though in situations that normally would cause stress. Allow yourself retreat and meditation every day and you will gradually become more harmonic.

Meditation Class: The Third Power of the Soul: A Mystic's Journal Entry October 27, 2005
Meditation Class: The Third Power of the Soul: A Mystic's Journal Entry October 27, 2005 by Laurie Conrad. For a full listing of all of Conrad's articles, type her name in Buzzle's search feature.

How To Meditate
If you know how to close your eyes and breath deep, you know how to meditate already. It doesn't have to be much more complicated than that.

Saint Bonaventure: A Mystic’s Journal Entry: October 16, 2005
Saint Bonaventure: The Mind's Journey to God: A Mystic’s Journal Entry: October 16, 2005/Meditation class. By Laurie Conrad. For a listing of all of Conrad's writings, type Laurie Conrad in Buzzle's search feature.

St. Bonaventure: 'The Mind’s Journey to God': A Mystic’s Journal Entry October 20, 2005/ Meditation Class
St. Bonaventure: The Mind’s Journey to God: A Mystic’s Journal Entry October 20, 2005/ Meditation Class. By Laurie Conrad. For a full listing of all of Conrad's writings, type Laurie Conrad in Buzzle's search feature.

Buried for 72 yrs to pray for world peace!
Yogmata Japaki was left in "Samadhi", a state of complete meditation in Hinduism, as she prayed on Thursday (October 20) for the restoration natural order to Earth. Special report from Vipin Agnihotri

A Mystic's Journal Entries October 2-9, 2005
A Mystic's Journal Entries October 2-9, 2005 by Laurie Conrad.

Learn How To Meditate From Animals
One way to learn how to meditate is to watch animals. You can start with your own dog or cat.

Dolphins and The Dark Night of the Soul: A Mystic’s Journal Entries: September 26-27, 2005
The Dark Night of the Soul and A Dolphin Story from a meditator in Australia: A Mystic’s Journal Entries: September 26-27, 2005 by author Laurie Conrad. For a listing of all her articles, type her name in Buzzle's search.

Meditation Students: A Mystic’s Journal, Wednesday, August 24 by author Laurie Conrad
A Mystic’s Journal, Wednesday, August 24 by author Laurie Conrad. For a full listing of her articles, type her name in Buzzle search.

The Three Phases of Illumination: Meditation Class, August 24, 2005/ A Mystic’s Journal August 25, 2005
A Mystic’s Journal August 25, 2005. The Three Phases of Illumination: Meditation Class, August 24, 2005 by author Laurie Conrad. For a full listing of Conrad's articles, type her name in Buzzle's search.

Holosync Meditation - Does It Really Work?
Here's an honest opinion of the high tech meditation product called the Holosync Solution from someone that's been using it for two years.

Meditation - Easy Tools For Success
If you are having trouble meditating, there ARE tools to help you.

Meditation - Staying Awake
Are you falling asleep while meditating? Learn a few simple tricks to avoid this common problem.

Loving Kindness - How To Evoke It
Want to try a centuries-old practice to evoke a generosity of the heart towards others? Use this meditation on loving-kindness.

The Monkey With The Wooden Apples
Have you ever clung to an idea, situation, or self image that got in the way of your growth? Are you tired of it? The first step in letting go is to see the necessity.

Self Identity: Who Are You?
We have a sense of who we are, and we tie that to the things around us. This causes us pain. Learn to recognize what you are not, and to suffer less.

Meditations on the Soul’s Ascent: A Mystic’s Journal Entry June 2, 2005
Meditations on the Soul’s Ascent: A Mystic’s Journal Entry June 2, 2005 by author Laurie Conrad. For a full listing of Conrad's articles, type her name in Buzzle's search.

An Easy One Minute Meditation
It will take a few minutes to learn this stress- busting meditation, but only sixty seconds to use it. Why not make it a regular part of your day?

The Light of the Soul: A Mystic’s Journal Entry May 12, 2005
The Light of the Soul: A Mystic’s Journal Entry May 12, 2005. By author Laurie Conrad. Meditation Class: Further discussions on the writings of the Desert Fathers.

On Meditation, the Ego and the Soul: An Interview with author Laurie Conrad by Diana Souza.
On Meditation, the Ego and the Soul: An Interview with author Laurie Conrad by Diana Souza. October 30th, 2004. Ithaca, New York. Laurie Conrad is the author of Realms of Light, Meetings With Angels and Other Divine Beings, and We Meet in Dreams, all scheduled for publication in 2005. She is also the author of The Spiritual Life of Animals and Plants, which was published in 2003.

Meditation Is Like A Dinner Party
When you want to invite inspiration into your meditation, or into your life, don't try to push the guest through the door.

Stress: Guilty As Charged
People rarely go to the doctor to say "I think I have stress," and yet the National Institutes of Health say that 80% of illnesses are caused by stress, directly or indirectly. You can reduce with a simple meditative technique.

Relax And Think Clearly
Imagine thinking clearly, and feeling relaxed at will. Could you get more done and enjoy life more? Learn how now.

The Desert Fathers: A Mystic’s Journal: Entries March 31- April 1, 2005
A Mystic’s Journal: Entries March 31- April 1, 2005 by author Laurie Conrad. Her new book "Meetings with Angels and Other Divine Beings will be published in 2005.

You Can Meditate Right Now
There's no need for difficult practice or training. Experience the benefits of meditation ten minutes from now.

The Rosary of Our Lady: A Mystic’s Journal Entry March 9, 2005
Angel Gabriel & the Rosary: A Mystic’s Journal Entry March 9, 2005 by author Laurie Conrad. Conrad's new books "Realms of Light" and "Meetings with Angels and Other Divine Beings" will be published in 2005.

Infused Meditation: A Mystic’s Journal: Entries Tuesday, February 15-17, 2005
Christian Prayer: A Mystic’s Journal by Laurie Conrad. Entries February 15-17, 2005.

Prayer and Meditation: A Mystic's Journal: Entry January 30, 2005
A Mystic’s Journal Entry for January 30, 2005 written by Laurie Conrad, author of "The Spiritual Life of Animals & Plants", a collection of true stories. Her new books "Realms of Light" and "Meetings with Angels & Other Divine Beings" are scheduled to be published in 2005.