What is Meditation?

[alexander lake]

Meditation is simply the art of focusing on any given subject with
total concentration. There are many systems and styles of meditation,
approached with varying degrees of formality. All are useful for
various folks for various reasons, and discovering which one is right
for you can be an interesting journey.
Meditation has been used universally around the world for the entirety
of human existence. Evidence from writings, paintings and folklore
show that humans of every culture have been able to clear their minds,
focus their intent and touch and use the energy around them since the
dawn of our species.
While many of the modern meditation techniques are attributed to
Eastern influences and teachings, the practice of meditation in
shamanism, pagan rites and modern religions is well documented.
Intimidated by meditation
It's been my experience that many people are intimidated by
meditation. They tend to see meditation as difficult, or as a chore
that should be done simply because it's good for you.
One of the goals in this book is to show that meditation can be easy,
fun and exciting. It can done anywhere and at any time. With practice
the student can begin to manifest a wide variety of health, financial
and spiritual effects in their life, and also influence the lives of
those around them.
That's not to give the impression that this is an easy path to follow.
As one begins to open up to these energies and experiences they begin
a process which changes the way they look at the world around them.
The diligent seeker will experience cleansings of the body, mind and
spirit and find themselves facing challenges that many non-meditators
never have to deal with, or even believe in.
With great challenges come great rewards, however. Those drawn to this
path will achieve greater connectivity to the energies, people and
events that happen around them. They'll develop new insights,
abilities and a more balanced stance through which to view the
universe and it's myriad inhabitants. Increased health and longevity,
increased sexual energies and a vastly more relaxed mind and body are
just some of the easily measurable advantages of a good meditation
practice.
If you're intrigued and interested in developing your true inner
power, then read on, as I'll get into much more detail about all of
that in the following articles. J
? 2006 Robert Morgen