Category: Techniques

Meditation techniques involve a broad variety of practices designed to promote relaxation, build internal energy/life force, and develop compassion, love, patience, generosity, and forgiveness. The techniques range from simple lying down to concentrating on breathing to an ambitious technique of sustaining single-point concentration. Some techniques involve concentration while others involve physical training such as in Yoga.

History of Meditation

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Origin of Meditation The origin of the practice of meditation is seen mainly in religious contexts throughout history.  It can be traced back to prehistoric 5000 BC. The earliest writings to be discovered were concerning meditation (Dhyana) originating from the Vedas of Hindu traditions around 1500 BCE. Nearing 6 to 5 century BCE, was the period of the first development of other forms of meditation in Taoist China and Buddhist India.      Early Buddhism The word Dhyana, as influenced by the Vedas in early Buddhism, means “contemplation and meditation” in all three religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, but the technical

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Secondary Gain In Psychology – [NLP Techniques]

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What Is Secondary Gain Secondary gain, as it relates to medical diagnosis is defined as the benefits that a person receives relative (secondary) to an injury or illness.  The injury or illness may or may not be legitimate. One example of secondary gain is a person involved in an auto accident who has a potential lawsuit against a negligent party.  The more severe the injury, the greater the value of the lawsuit. Some exaggerate their physical condition for the purpose of appearing more injured than they actually are with a specific intention. There are different types of secondary gain but

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How to Meditate in Bed – Make it a Ritual

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Meditating in Bed | Not Unusual What do you think of when you hear the word “meditation?”  If you have never experienced it, you probably don’t think of “meditating in bed”  although it is not unusual.  In fact, you would be surprised at how many people actually make it a ritual.  What you more than likely visualize the first time you hear it is someone sitting on the floor in what appears to be an uncomfortable position; a dark room filled with several small flickering candles and the aroma of the lavender essential oil.  Maybe even a large fluffy towel

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Define Happiness

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A Revelation of Love! When the idea of discussing “Happiness” first appeared in my mind’s eye the initial intent was to reveal it as another benefit of meditation. A revelation of the truth of Love, and specifically self-love.  As usually occurs, the content took on a life of its own. Because I was bestowed with more compassion than logic, my inquisitive nature demanded to understand the basis for labeling Happiness as an emotion, and with a little overthinking, here are my notes. Variations in Beliefs  Dr. Cheryl A. McDonald, of Health Psychology in San Diego, describes happiness as “a blurred emotion,

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