Be A Meditator

  Do you fear to surge ahead towards the unknown? We all have an iota of fear in us. Fear is a pain arising from the anticipation of evil. Whereas courage keeps us going. Many times fear defeats more people than any other thing in the world. However, it is a possibility that the cave we fear to enter, holds the treasure we seek. Meditate to override fears.                                                                         Keep meditating

  Sometimes in Deep meditation, we may come across something like lightening flashing in front of our closed eye. These are unique experiences, which might happen to a meditator.                                                                  Keep Meditating

Anapana sati,  "the meditation on in-and-out breathing, is the first subject of meditation expounded by the Buddha in the Maha-satipatthana Sutta, the Great Discourse on the Foundations of Mindfulness. The Buddha laid special stress on this meditation, for it is the gateway to enlightenment."  In simple words, Anapana sati is mindful breathing. Breathe in and breathe out and be one with it.                                      

 Sometimes, while in the quiet of meditation we hear some voice telling us to do this, do that or accept whatever comes our way. later we realise that the thought which crossed our mind was the right path. This is the inner voice, which is sometimes heard in meditation.                                                             Keep Meditating

 Sometimes tears start rolling down in deep meditation. As we know thoughts come and go during meditation. Some of the thoughts are painful, where we might have hurt someone unknowingly or someone has hurt us. These pains appear in the form of tears.  Tears are an emotional release. After an outburst of tears, one feels calm. Meditate to calm yourself.                                                                    Keep Meditating

  No mind does not mean that you cannot use the mind. No mind means that the mind cannot use you Like the mind is asking for ice cream, but you are not distracted from the task at hand.                                                         keep Meditating

                              Life is a physical effort, Meditation is a spiritual effort.                                                               Keep Meditating

  For some people, reaching a 'no thought state' is one of the main prerogatives in meditation. However, thoughts come and go like a cloud.                                                            Keep Meditating

                                         Is life simple or complex? Some people say life is really simple, but there are some very intelligent people who make things much bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction and make life simpler. Meditation helps in giving expression to the complexities of our energies.                                                Keep Meditation

 Many a time we are set to thinking that, why am I in this world? what is the task assigned to me? Should I indulge in seeking entertainment? or should I go to the mountains and live in isolation? Such thoughts create darkness in our hearts. But as we continue to meditate, slowly, slowly, the whole darkness of unawareness will disappear.                                                           Keep Meditating

   I have to get a grade A+, I have to finish my homework. Will I be able to win him/her love? Do such thoughts disturb you during meditation? One does not have to get distracted by such thoughts. These are meditational experiences. Thoughts come and go like clouds.                                                            Keep Meditating

  As we all know, Valentine's day is associated with love. Expressing love for our near and dear ones.  In the midst of the flood of love messages, we forget the most important person. The person within us. Meditate to become aware that deep down you are love.                                                           Keep Meditating

 As we continue with our meditational practice. There occur some moments when we feel sad about those moments when awareness was lost. However, feel fortunate for those moments when awareness returned.                                                                Keep Meditating

  Some of us have grown up learning idioms like, " I can do it!" 'The word impossible exists in the dictionary of fools". Yes, nothing is impossible. Man has cut mountains to create tunnels to go across, created passage under the sea. Also gone to outer space in search of different planets.  These are some of the examples of wonders man has done. But, they used special tools to achieve them. However, we must not lose our vital energy just to prove our point, like pushing the elephant up the stairs. conserve your energy for more useful and fulfilling tasks. Meditate to conserve energy.                                                          Keep Meditating

 As the time and depth of meditation increases. Feeling of contentment, peace and bliss are often experienced in meditation.                                                           Keep meditating 

                            What is this love, essence, emptiness and meditation? Sometimes when we meditate an emptiness appears in mind. From this emptiness comes out what we really love. The essence of life is finding something that we really love. Meditate to reach emptiness.                                                             Keep Meditating

 Many a time, we see people running in front of us and we are asked to be patient. Does patience really pay? It does. Observe your day to day life and your surroundings. You will come across people who showed patience and achieved more. similarly, to move from a realm of ego to the realm of meditation, we have to be patient and keep our practice.                                                             Keep Meditating

 Many of us have a feeling. "Does meditation really help? I have been meditating for so long." When we meditate, sometimes we gain insight. These insights, if not integrated with our day-to-day life, then they are like a lost treasure in the vast ocean of everyday life. Keep integrating your insights.                                                             Keep Meditating

  We always talk that during meditation thoughts come and go like clouds. However, if possible not to allow entry to thoughts associated with myth and illusion. Also, we should try to overcome the feeling of insecurity. Such a state will enable us to face reality.                                                                 Keep Meditating 

 As we walk through our life. We often come across good as well as bad situations. A lot of times we have to make a decision, sometimes they may be really difficult. Meditate to make choices with awareness, treating good and bad alike.                                                          keep Meditating