What is smudging? How do you do it? And, how can it benefit your life? This article examines the process of the North American spiritual cleansing technique of smudging and what it has to offer.
Words: 776 Downloads: 2 Category: Spirituality By: RiannonZazen is a simple meditation that can be performed by anyone whether a Zen Buddhist or just someone who would like to take a few moments to relax. This article details the entire process of a zazen meditation from the many seated positions to body posture to breathing. It also explains how to use your body´s center to relax and focus the body and mind.
Words: 831 Downloads: 0 Category: Spirituality By: Rhonda GreesonMeditation is more popular than ever. There is a growing body of research that shows multiple benefits arising from meditation. This article gives a simple and effective process for beginning and developing an initial meditation practice.
Words: 639 Downloads: 2 Category: Spirituality By: Richard IngateThis 451-word article demystifies some of the hype around the possible end of the world in 2012. It is a brief introduction to the Mayan Long Count. The count starts from 3114BCE, around the time of the unification of Egypt. An astronomic alignment on December 21st 2012 may mark its completion.
Words: 451 Downloads: 0 Category: Spirituality By: F.M.GrahamFear of speaking in public is a serious concern for most people. When I was called upon in the course of my work to give a speech before a large audience in a foreign country, I had to confront my fear of public speaking in a new way. Although I always practiced de-sensitization and relaxation therapy techniques when I had to speak in public, and they always helped, this new challenge called for something deeper--something that would banish the fear at the root.
Words: 800 Downloads: 0 Category: Spirituality By: A WordsmithLearn the basics of spiritual meditation, including the different forms and purposes for it. Then learn step-by-step instructions to a few powerful techniques.
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