Meditation

"True silence is the rest of the mind. it is to the spirit what sleep is to the body"                                                                                                                                                                                       William Penn

Why should we meditate?
Our true nature is naturally calm and serene. Anxieties, fears, wishes and hopes cloud our minds. Often our mind is like a muddied pool; once the churning stops: we are able to see more deeply and more clearly. We are able to make better decisions. Calmness and peace allow us to view troubling situations objectively. They introduce us to the fact that we can become detached; not reacting as much to unwelcome thoughts and feelings.

At first it is quite hard to get the hang of meditation. Our preconceived  ideas and the need for immediate success affects us in a child like way, colouring our attempts. Find a meditation style that you can relate to then be prepared to persist.  Focus can vary a lot depending on what else is happening around you. Try not to judge. In time you will notice a stillness which creeps up on you so gently that it may initially go unnoticed. on day i noticed a gap in the chatter, my mind was still.

“Everything changes, nothing remains without change.”                                                                     Buddha

Benefits of Meditation

Take some time to gaze into the above photograph. The birch tree shown is an analogy of your incarnated Soul. It shows a mixture of foliage, background and radiance from an external source (the sun). Which part represents you, the incarnated Soul? The foliage is similar to the many distractions that exist in our daily lives often clouding our vision. The background is another distraction, just a frame of reference. The light ray whilst very beautiful is external like many of the material trinkets included in our daily lives.

From my understanding, the trunk in this photo, is the incarnated Soul. Meditation is a tool to help us to cut through the distractions that confuse us, occupying space so that we are unable to make clear consistent contact with our true selves.

Physical Benefits	Mental Benefits
Lowering of blood pressure	Greater patience
Improved posture	Increased tranquility
Better flow of energy through the body	Deeper concentration
Increased body energy	Better memory
Better pain control	More empathy for others
Enhanced libido	Equanimity

“When you tend a rose a thistle can not grow.”                                                       Frances Hodgson Burnett

Twin Hearts Meditation
Meditation cleanses the energy body. Twin Hearts is a guided meditation which is easy to follow. It opens the emotional heart (heart chakra) and the divine heart (crown chakra). When meditating on Twin Hearts divine energy flows down filling the meditator with light, love and power. The crown chakra can only be opened when the heart chakra is sufficiently open. The heart chakra facilitates balance harmony and kindness in all aspects of life.

Full Moon Meditations
At the time of the full moon there is much more energy available to the meditator. Meditating in a large group is also very powerful. Full moon meditations are conducted at Burnley Horticultural College, Yarra Boulevade, Burnley.

Dates for 2009:

• Monday 1st February
• Monday 1st March
• Wednesday 28th April
• Friday 28th May 
• Monday 28th June
• Wednesday 26th July
• Wednesday 25th August
• Thursday 23rd September
• Friday 22nd October
• Monday 22nd November.

Should anyone have a venue similar to the college that may be used for the purpose of meditation, please email me. Thanks. Merima

Weekly Twin Hearts Meditations In Sunbury

Weekly Twin Hearts Meditation sessions are now available to the general public. They are a free community service for anyone who would like to try meditation or anyone already meditating on a regular basis. Session are on Monday evenings, 7.30- 8.30 pm during school terms and excluding Public Holidays.

At present group numbers are very low. Should you be interested to try the Twin Hearts meditation, please phone and allow me to place your name on a waiting list. When sufficient interest is generated I shall make contact, regarding resumption of the classes.  Twin Hearts Meditation groups operate in Melbourne and regional Victoria, to find a group in your locality follow the following link www.aiis.com.au 

Group meditation is much more powerful than meditating alone. For more details please phone (03) 9744 1561 or mobile 0422 419 793. Any enquiries about Twin Hearts Meditation are welcome. Should you wish to try the meditation, details are available through this number.

"The almighty sky does not hinder the clouds in flight."                                                                        Kyokan