Chapter 3. Introduction to Meditation

Meditation is an extremely simple process and it follows three distinct steps:

1. We start with the conscious (awake), scattered mind - often characterized by lots of thoughts, positive and negative, with very little control or knowledge of how they got there.We are easily distracted when in this state of mind, what I call Go Mode!

2. We then progress, by virtue of our heart's concentration, to deeper, more analytical thinking. It is only when we are completely focused on one task as a time that we are the most efficient and powerful. There is no such thing as "multi-tasking"! This is about as far as one can go with thought. 

3. From this very deep thinking we enter into intuitive states, where we have a gut feeling that says "I know this to be true", or extremely vivid goals or intense creativity. Meditation is when thinking stops and intuition takes over. Some people even call these 'Aah-Ha' moments.

As I have mentioned before, there are many different forms of meditation. Choose which ever suits you and integrate these visualizations into your routine. I am not here to teach a specific "type" of meditation, I am simply sharing with you some tools and advice that can literally change your life!

Tips and recommendations for Meditation

Find a Special Place

It doesn't matter where you choose to meditate. What is important is that you are undisturbed, it is quiet and safe, and you are comfortable.

Be Physically Prepared

Your Life Journey is lived inside and through your physical body. If you can't take a shower before hand, wash you hands and face. Wear comfortable clothing and meditate bare-foot (or with socks if it is cold), your feet will love you for this.

Sit Relaxed, Sit Straight

Sit as comfortably as you can. Be sure your spine is straight and if you are sitting on a chair make sure your ankles and wrists are not crossed.

Slowly but Sure

As in physical exercise one should start mediation nice and slow. It takes time for a muscle to build and gain strength. If you over work the muscle it becomes stiff and painful. It is similar with meditation. Start off with 5 minutes a day. If you over do it you may find your head starts to ache, so take it easy. Do not concern yourself with the outcome. Everything comes with time. Just keep at it and you will start seeing the results, and in ways you may never have dreamed of.

The Right Time

Practice at the same time each day. Make a commitment to yourself. You feed your body every day, so why not your Soul?

I personally find it best to meditate early morning and/or before bed. I do not recommend meditating after a big meal - We all know the effects of "Puppy Dog Syndrome". 

The Power of Music

Soft, peaceful music can really take your Soul to the most beautiful places. Running water or wind in trees is also a magical sound, and if you do ever have the chance to meditate in nature, grab the opportunity.

You

You are the most important part of the entire process. You are the Greatest Miracle in the World!

A Journal

A mediation journal is a wonderful way to keep track. We don't always have instant results and there is no quick fix. And remember, answers don't always come to us during meditation, it is once we have created something and have enough faith to let go that is comes to us. So write it down!

Meditation for Chapter 3 on Page 5: "The Meaning of Life"

Creation is our Birth Right! So Create a Life of Light!

In Love and Light, Aye...

xxx Jessica xxx

Read my last Blog first :) Chapter 1 - Aura's and Chakra's

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Here it is… Meditation Part 1, Blog 2......... Let’s call this: Chapter 1

I have chosen to begin with Aura’s and Chakra’s as some of the Visualisations refer to specific energy points in the body. This way there is no confusion and we’re all on the same page, so to say. I have also learnt that many people are unaware of our energy field, and I invite you to get to know yours, and if you are not finding answers among my pages please feel free to email me, or Google what you’re looking for… there is a wealth of information out there!

 

Feel free to follow my Meditation Workshop on My Pages: Pg 1, Pg 2, Pg 3, 

xxxxx Jessica xxxxx

Meditation Part 1, Blog 1

INTRODUCTION

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Meditation, in all its forms, is an integral part

of keeping the balance between

Mind, Body and Spirit!

Join me as we take a journey within,
as we travel to places of peace and beauty,
places that hold answers and offer insight.

By allowing our bodies to relax and our minds
to expand we are able to tap into
a whole new Wealth of Information,
Guided Wisdom and Intuition.

Achieve the Impossible Dream
and re-discover your own
Divine-ness!!!

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For the next while I am going to be posting pages from my Meditation Workbook.

I am inviting you to follow as I share with you some things I love; things that I have learnt, created and embraced, that have enriched and changed my life.

Look at the posts; whether here or on Facebook or Twitter, as individual sessions, or gifts :)

Take what you will and what resonates with you. Share it with your friends if it touches you and feel free to comment and share with me.

So happy reading... part 1 coming just now...

xxxxx Jessica xxxxx 

Today is Monday

I am privileged to say that I am not too aware of those "Monday Blues" so many people I know suffer from. As every day is the same to me, no one day is better, or worse, than any other.

My Research Question for this week is:
"What needs to happen, right now, for me to be in Action of achieving my Goals?"


Right now I'm sitting Blogging, in the middle of the afternoon. How is this "being in action of achieving my goals"? A thousand reasons pop into mind, or are they excuses?

 9 Months ago I began a journey with and end goal in sight. I am still within the deadline of my goal; however, I no longer see it as “beginning” a journey. I am simply completing one, coming full-circle if you like. And I suppose it all started 11 years ago when I left for Germany. This allowed me the opportunity to study through UNISA, and that in its-self began this journey I’ve been on. Some times diverting and taking in a rest stop or two, or three, though never veering far from the main road. I keep coming back to the same conclusion: It is my duty to serve and to share and to assist others in Loving Life. And I am only truly able to achieve this once I am truly living it for myself.


So here’s my challenge to myself: To Live and Love my life to its fullest. To live the Grandest Version of the Greatest Vision I have for myself. Cool huh :)


And how to do this exactly… Hmm… there are so many books, courses, experts, secrets, etc, on how to live, heal, love, and what ever else it is you’re looking for. Though I don’t think Action lies in anything else but Action itself!


So back to my Research Question:
"What needs to happen, right now, for me to be in Action of achieving my Goals?"


And my goal is:
“To live the Grandest Version of the Greatest Vision I have for myself.”

Putting it that way makes me realise I have a lot to do!!!


I feel as though I am always on the go. I don’t have a job or kids so what is taking up all my time? Why do I feel as though I can never “get ahead” and that I’m just not getting anywhere with my life?


Looking at myself I see that I seem to be stuck in “Fix-It” mode, all the time. I come home and see what needs to be done, so I’m constantly thinking: that’s not done, that’s incomplete, that looks awful, wish I had money to fix this and that… and on and on go the conversations in my head. Then I think about money and how I need to “Fix” not having a job, or clients, or cash flow… I’m constantly thinking of ways to fix all this. At no time am I ever complete, and this feeling of continual incompleteness is wearing me down; my mind and my body.


So, what needs to happen for me to be complete? – Another good Research Question!


And are there any in-completions that I can be complete with for now (set a time limit)?


I shared with a client the other day to only keep one list. The power of one list is that when something is complete, you get to cross it off; physically on the List and then emotionally by seeing this and experiencing completeness. One can always add to the list, and rewrite it at the end of the month, leaving off what’s been done and adding new items. So time to practise what I preach… from now one, just one list!

What I am learning more and more is to:

1. Question myself!


2. Challenge myself!


3. Set goals!


4. Practise Integrity!


To do this every day is going to be a challenge, pushing me way out of my comfort zone. However, this is what I need to do to grow, to see change and to achieve all those great things I dream of.


I believe that part of Living is Knowing things as well as Experiencing them. So knowing about flying isn’t the same as Flying. Knowing about a taste or smell or sound isn’t the same as actually experiencing it!!! (And if you do not know about something, can you still experience it?)


So once you:
Know your Dreams,
Know your Strengths,
Know your Weaknesses and
Know your Worth…

You can then go and:
Live your Dreams,
Use your Strengths,
Heal you Weaknesses and
Share your Worth!

And that's all from me for now. Take care, be warm and Stay Lovely!!

In Love and Light,

xxxoooxxx Jessica xxxoooxxx

Chasing away the Winter Blues

It is cold and wet. Typical winter weather for Cape Town.

I don't like it!! My feet are cold and the dogs refuse to stay outside. They hog the heater and leave their hair in piles as they nest.

And this too shall pass... Thankfully winter isn't too long here, so before I know it we will be sweating and cursing the heat. So until then... What can I do to chase away the winter blues???

Fire: yes, keep it light and roaring.
Red wine: Love it, just a little glass at night.
Research: Use this time inside to research all that I need to research, learn what I can and get things done.
Visit: Wrap up nice and warm and visit friends, take some red wine of course and settle down for the night. Eat, drink and enjoy.
Early to bed: this I like too. Take the mutts, a good book and snuggle down under the blankies :)

I shall use this winter to grow and expand. I shall not hibernate and withdraw - I will be in action of living and loving Life!

xxxoooxxx Jessica xxxoooxxx

Loving Life...

"The Beauty of Life is Living.

The Beauty of Living is Loving.

Love Your Life.

Love Life!" - JDG

It is with great worry and frustration as I look out at the world I'm living in and find myself surrounded by so many people in turmoil. People who are living blindly and putting their dreams and best interests aside. I get that as humans we have to work to earn a living; we need to give of ourselves to raise children to secure our future here on Planet Earth. Though at what cost? Happiness? Health? Peace and Joy and Fun..?

It doesn't cost money to "live well". You don't require objects and clothes and fancy houses to live an honest and happy life. Agreed that money tends to make the word an easier place to get by in, but where to from there? Where to then when you have the fast car, grand house, kids, dogs, clothes, parties and trust funds? There has to be more to all of this than just working to live.

Imagine what the world would be like if each of us took on the responsibility of Living our Best Life! In doing so we would ensure that we do what we love, what we are good at. We would give freely and receive richly. We would learn to really respect ourselves and we would learn to love ourselves again! And in so doing we would then love those around us, and they would love us back. We would do no harm and speak words of truth. We would laugh more and enjoy what nature provides us instead of turning forests into cities. We would LOVE LIFE!

In an ideal world...

Snap back to reality and we are in the year 2010. 

Where to from here..?

I invite you to wake up. 

I invite you to Live the Life of Your Dreams (not your husbands, parents or someone else’s dream - YOUR DREAM!!!).

I invite you to get up every day and say:
"Oh what a beautiful morning!
Oh what a beautiful day!
I've got a beautiful feeling...
Everything's going my way!!!" 

I invite you to join me on a journey of Consciousness.

So, Welcome to my Blog. I hope to see you again :) 

 xxx Jessica xxx