Archive for August, 2009

Eckhart Tolle A New Earth – Quotes

I read Eckhart Tolle A New Earth and watched the Oprah webcast. One of the assignments was to choose our favorite quotes in each chapter. Here are mine.
A New Earth Chapter 1
You do not become good by trying to be good, but by finding the goodness that is already within you.
They realize how spiritual you [...]

August 31, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: spiritual growth  No Comments

Personal Integrity

Becoming a Person of Integrity
by Brian Tracy

Personal integrity is a value, like persistence, courage, and industriousness. Even more than that, it is the value that guarantees all the other values. You are a good person to the degree to which you live your life consistent with the highest values that you espouse. Integrity is the [...]

August 30, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: self improvement  No Comments

Personal Spiritual Growth

10 Tips For Spiritual Growth
by Remez Sasson
Personal spiritual growth is the process of inner awakening, and becoming conscious of our inner being. It means the rising of the consciousness beyond the ordinary existence, and awakening to some Universal truths. It means going beyond the mind and the ego and realizing who we really are.
Growing spiritually [...]

August 30, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: spiritual growth  No Comments

Guided Imagery

Guided imagery uses images to calm your mind and refresh your body. If you envision a peaceful scene, and combine that vision with slow, deep breathing, you can achieve deep relaxation. Nearly anyone can learn to exercise his or her imagination this way. It costs nothing, and is great for lowering your stress level.
One of [...]

August 29, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: skills and techniques  No Comments

Creative Visualization

Creative visualization is the art of using mental energy to transform and improve your life. You can use exercises, meditations, affirmations, and other techniques to make positive ideas and concepts a total reality. The power of your mind can actually make things happen physically!
Why Creative Visualization Works
by Remez Sasson
Experience has shown that visualization works. [...]

August 29, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: skills and techniques  No Comments

Chakra Meditation

Chakra meditation is a visualization technique that uses the color of each chakra to stimulate and awaken that particular chakra.
Chakras are energy centers. The seven major chakras are located along the spine, from the base to the crown of the head. The health of each chakra is reflected in the health of the organs and [...]

August 28, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: chakras, meditation  No Comments

More Meditation Tips

By learning to sit quietly and calm and focus your mind in meditation, you will gradually experience new levels of relaxation, focus, and concentration. You will progressively expand your consciousness, attain inner peace and insights, and develop skills in visualization, imagination, concentration, reflection, and contemplation.
4 Little Known Secrets of Meditation
by Matt Clarkson
Secret #1: The True [...]

August 28, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: meditation  No Comments