What is meditation

 Meditation: A Pathway to Healing the Mind, Body, and Soul

Change

Change in yourself can only come from within.  

How do you willingly transform who you are and create a new, improved version of yourself?

-Erasing what has been.

How do you erase what has been?

-Becoming a new version of yourself.

Consciousness is the journey 

Your consciousness is what holds your frequency, your state of being, you are not to arrive somewhere, you are to reveal who you truly are.  

-This keeps evolving.

Meditation is an ancient practice, one that with discipline, shows you your true self.  You  come to a point of understanding how you are your own internal energy, and with time and practice, you develop compassion. It is a practice that holds the potential to transform you, offering a holistic approach to healing. Through meditation, the mind achieves a state of peace and clarity, reducing stress and anxiety. 

This mental tranquility positively impacts the body by lowering blood pressure, boosting the immune system, and enhancing overall physical well-being. On a deeper level, meditation nourishes the soul, fostering a sense of inner peace and connection to the universe. It encourages self-awareness, leading to personal growth and a greater understanding of one's place in the cosmos. By integrating meditation into daily life, individuals can cultivate a harmonious balance, promoting healing and enrichment for the mind, body, and soul.

I used to keep looking for a guru, a teacher or something like it, but some events took me to deepen my meditation practice and this has taught me that I am my own guru, my own teacher and my own guide, this takes a lot of discipline and self discovery but I just want to share with you that you are your own path, your own guru and teacher, your own self discovery, take what helps from teachings and others knowledge and dig deep inside your soul for your own self guidance, the only truth you will find that will never let you down. 

6 Steps to Start Meditating with Comfortable Positions

1. Find a Quiet Spot: Choose a serene environment where you won’t be disturbed. This could be a quiet room or a peaceful spot in a garden.
   
2. Sit Comfortably: Select a comfortable position that suits you. This could be the traditional cross-legged pose on a cushion or a chair with your feet flat on the ground. Ensure your spine is straight to facilitate easy breathing.

3. Relax Your Body: Gently close your eyes and relax your muscles. Start from the top of your head and work your way down to your toes, releasing tension from each part of your body. Scan the body to find points of stress and release them.

4. Focus on Your Breath: Pay attention to your breathing. Inhale deeply through your nose, allowing your abdomen to expand, and exhale slowly. This focus will help anchor your mind. 

5. Let Go of Thoughts: As thoughts arise, acknowledge them without judgment and gently bring your focus back to your breath. This practice helps calm the mind and enhance concentration.

6. Gradually Increase Duration: Start with short sessions of 5-10 minutes and gradually increase the time as you become more comfortable with the practice.

In silence

In the stillness of the universe's embrace,  

where stars whisper secrets in celestial grace,  

the mind finds peace in the heart's song,  

a journey within where we truly belong.

With each breath, the cosmos weaves,  

a tapestry of calm that the soul lives,

the body heals with the universe's might,  

in meditation's glow, we find our light.

So sit in silence, let the universe in,  

allow healing of mind, body, and soul.  

in the cosmic dance, we find our role,  

meditation, the key to a harmonious whole.

Spiral

While creating this painting, I recall thinking about the word spiral and that it reminded me of the word spiritual, the word spiral and spirit are not directly related etymologically, although they share common Latin root. 

Spiral

Spiral comes from the Latin word "spiralis," which means "having the form of a 

coil" or "to breathe." The root "spirare" means "to breathe," which is also the source of the word "spirit."

Spirit originates from the Latin "spiritus," meaning "breath" or "soul," and is related to the concept of life force or essence.

While both words derive from the Latin root "spirare," their meanings and usages have diverged significantly. "Spiral" refers to a geometric shape or motion, while "spirit" pertains to the non-material essence of a being. Thus, while there is a linguistic connection, the concepts they represent are distinct.

I intuit that we may use this analogy in our own evolution, many things come in spirals, why wouldn't humans contain spirals in their own beings?  Just an example: ADN.  

We see in nature what we contain in ourselves.

I observe that every cycle is a process, has a beginning and an ending but it's also connected to the next beginning, so how would you represent this idea? A spiral connected to another spiral.

I end up a cycle just to begin a new one and they are connected in between, it always upgrades our understanding so we are in an endless journey towards knowledge, I believe it can be represented as a spiral going upwards, why? Because knowledge keeps adding, therefore upgrades our being, represented as going upward or maybe expanding, just as a galaxy.

Once something is understood, it becomes part of who we are and it shapes us, we are eternally molding our selves and forever changing, evolving and growing, some spirals may take longer to turn to the next cycle but we are all doing it, can you observe were in your own evolution a cycle has ended and a new one has began? Did you understand better something, ended something and felt like you left an old dried skin behind? Maybe the new you has started to grow wings and your ascension will be easier and faster. 

Let us keep discovering more about who and what we are. Namaste 🙏🏻
Thank you for being here, you are loved and appreciated ✨

Symphony

Living means to have a symphony of ideas in the mind.

Do you understand which ones are yours and which were planted 

by external events, people or even by your own fears? 

Like in a symphony of music, some notes are carefully taking 

you in their wings and some are not part of the harmony so they 

should be left out to create a piece that we love.

Some ideas stay and some become a bittersweet torment,

which ones do you decide to keep and how?

Do you ever do an inventory of them consciously? 

Keep your mind tidy and clean,

only meditation can do that.

This meaning that only by a conscious action from your part,

this will be done, there is no other way.

Do you ever do a clean up of your mind?

Maybe no one told you so before but this most be done,

just like everyday bathing, washing hands and so,

we have to pay attention to what lives inside and 

regularly throw away the unpleasant, the unwanted, 

the unrequited, the useless...

How do you know which are those?

Here is a small guide to learn how to keep and remove 

those ideas, make a journal about those

you can think of!

Do they make you feel good?
Do they up lift you?
Are they harmonious?
Are they adding to your happiness?
Do you feel good when you think them?

Do they keep you motivated?

Are they warm and loving?

Are they any good for you?

Maybe not cleaning up your mind is a reason for depression.

In a long term, this is a potential source of sickness, 

please watch it out, no one can do it for you, only your self,

find education about it and learn about it, heal one thought at a time,

but always know that it is up to you to keep your self OK and

that yes, you can do it if you put your self in to it.

Life events

traveling the minds eye,

bright or dark,

seeds waiting to burst,

bloomings or butterflies,

taking you up to the sky

or dropping you down,

leaving you on the ground,

all this you keep inside,

dear sweet inner mind.

How will tomorrow find you?

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Love and peace for the soul,

always shining as the sun 

guiding our lives.

Forever grateful 

for the amazing events

in the heart

and the lessons of life.