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We are surrounded by negative forces like jealousy, hatred, fear, doubt, worry, despair, guilt, resentment, anger, pride hatred and anxiety. These are the dominating forces of the universe.We are constantly attacked by these negative forces day in and day out.The only medicine to fight this deadly disease is Meditation. Through Meditation we can get everlasting peace, that is what we know the "Divine Peace". To grow in light and to fulfill ourselves in light and purity we need to practice meditation regularly. What is actual Meditation? Meditation doesnot mean just sitting quietly for 15 to 20 minutes. It requires concentration. You have to calm and quieten your mind.It requires conscious effort. You have to free yourself from repetitive and unwanted thoughts that distract your attention. As you learn to calm your mind you feel a new creation is dawning inside of you. When your mind is vacant and tranquil your whole existence becomes an empty vessel. You will attract infinite peace, joy peace happiness. This is actual meditation. How many ways are their to Meditate? 1. Silence your mind. Once you do that you are in a position to please and Fulfill God. 2. The Second way to meditate is to empty your heart.Human heart is full of chaos and turmoil. As you empty your heart there is a Divine peace and harmony which will fill your heart. 3. The third thing is through prayer.Prayer is nothing but a communion between Spirit and Form.If you pray from your heart all your fears, doubts, sorrow, resentment and anxiety will be eliminated and joy, peace and tranquility will fill your heart. How to Meditate 1. First find a quiet place away from people and telephone. 2. Early morning is undoubtely the most powerful time to meditate. 3. Before you start meditating say to yourself 'I will be focused and calm'. 4. Have light music at the back ground if you like. 5. Using candles during meditation can improve your concentration. 6. Take shower or atleast wash you face before you meditate. 7. Meditate with the empty stomach.But if you feel hungry have a glass of juice or milk. 8. Aromas have been proven to be an effective means of entering a state of relaxation. 9. When you meditate keep your eyes half open. 10. When negative thoughts enter, donot force them out but simply let them pass away. Breathing Techniques 1. Keep your spine erect while you meditate 2. You can sit on the floor or you can sit comfortably on the chair. 3. Sit very relaxed. 4. Proper breathing is very important so make yourself comfortable. 5. Take a deep breathe and hold for a few seconds and then breathe out. 6. Feel the breath is coming directly from God, so that your breathe can be easily purified. 7. Each time you breathe feel that you are bringing infinite peace and happiness into your body. 8. When you breathe out feel that all the negative thoughts anger, hatted, fear, doubt, resentment, guilt, and anxiety are being expelled. 9. Repeat this morning and evening 20 minutes every day. 10. When bad thought comes to your mind say 'Today I am at peace'. I will not allow bad thoughts to enter into me. 11. When you breathe in hold for 6 seconds and breathe out. If you are on medication please consult your doctor before you start. The aim of meditation is to free yourself from all worries and unhappiness.All the negative thoughts attack your mind. The heart is much purer than the mind. Love, grace, mercy, peace, tranquility, affection are already there in the heart. Before you start Meditation 'Repeat Supreme'or Heavenly Father 400 times. By doing that your concentration will improve.It is almost a waste of time if you want to purify your mind because negative thoughts are always floating on the surface. So concentrate your attention towards your heart. It is already illuminated. It has all the good qualities you desire.So everytime when you are not able to control you mind please donot feel unhappy. But focus your attention towards your heart and within few seconds you will be able to meditate without any disturbance.Heart is like a fountain full of peace, joy and love. You can sit at the base of the fountain and enjoy it. So it is better to meditate in the heart than in the mind.From your mind you get inspiration and from your heart you get aspiration. How to Concentrate 1. Find a quiet place 2. Make a Black dot on the wall 3. Stand 20 inches away from it. 4. Concentrate on the dot. 5. Then Breathe in deep and breath out. 6. Feel that when you are breathing you breathe is actually coming from the dot and that the dot is also breathing in, getting its breathe from you. 7. Feel there are two persons. You and the dot. 8. Do it for 15 to 20 minutes every day before you start to meditate. 9. If you dont want to concentrate on the dot you can concentrate on counting your heart beat mentally. As you practice doing it for few weeks you can concentrate better. Also when you meditate negative thoughts will slow down and you will have full control over your mind. Winston Saga is one of the world's leading sales legends. He is also the CEO of Sales and Motivation International. Winston has been acknowledged as a unique and distinctive authority in the field of sales and personal development. Last year International Biography Centre selected him ''International Man of the Year'' for his outstanding contribution to sales and Service. He has written 100's of articles to magazine, journals and websites. Visit http://www.telesalestips.com to know more about the Author.
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