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Ways, Forms, Methods, and Kinds of Meditation
Our definition of meditation presumes an infinite number of ways to go about meditating and reasons to meditate. The prevailing intent is to better one's experience of life, whether the initial purpose is relaxation, greater wellness, or a deeper sense of self. What meditation has in common with prayer is that a higher power is being called upon to express its wisdom. Whether in interpretation that wisdom is perceived as being outside self or resident in self, the wisdom is called upon nonetheless- and answers are indeed found.
Due to the wide range of diversity present in human nature, approaches to discovering or accessing this greater power and its wisdom are understandably just as diverse. Life has its inherent value. Given the opportunity, most human beings would choose to have life continue regardless of circumstances, than come to a stop. As cornered and stuck as we may sometimes feel, we would still opt to have our lives. So, despite our differences, we agree that life is still a precious thing.
Insights, Understanding, and Clarity
There is a contrast that can be drawn between creation and creator. The creator creates the creation. Meditation allows us, regardless of the approach or form, to deepen our experience of the creator. Whether we see this creator as our deepest sense of self or something outside that can be called upon, we seek to relieve our suffering. The relief can through insights and understanding or by feeling a sense of clarity come into play. We come to realize that this creation we are in the midst of can be created differently through our participation with its fundamental principles-principles that make themselves known as we continue to pray or inquire within.
This blog is here to celebrate meditation in all of its forms. Readers have the opportunity to enjoy testimonials and affirmations on a familiar (perhaps chosen) form of meditation as well as be introduced to methods and approaches that are foreign to them. In my experience, hearing how others go about this common quest in their many ways only helps me understand my own quest that much more. Though our paths can be quite different, what we are all seeking is a greater sense of wholeness and oneness- a oneness that promises to bring us closer together (as one) while deepening our love for both ourselves and others.
If you have yet to tell your story of how you started meditating and why you value it, complete with setbacks and successes, please consider participating in one of our meditation interviews by email. Everyone has a different story, and each story has something unique and special to offer readers, encouraging them to either begin to meditate for the first time, or continue their practice with a renewed sense of devotion. Note that the types of meditation listed below that do not appear as links represent areas of focus where interviewees are particularly needed.
Types, Forms and Ways to Meditate
Anything can potentially be a form of meditation. We all approach centering and being clear about what matters most to us in different ways. The benefits of meditation are well documented. So how do we all go about meditating, and what are our choices? This site features meditation interviews and testimonials from both practitioners and teachers, and each practice varies from the next. Some of us sit, while others walk. Many simply focus on breathing. Some consider life itself a form of meditation. Below is a list of different meditation types that link to pages that in turn list interviews that focus on that particular type of meditation.
sitting meditation
walking meditation
standing meditation
bowing meditation
kneeling as meditation
breathing meditation
mindfulness practices
koan practice
empty mind meditation
insight (vipassana) meditation
guided forms of meditation
art as meditation
running as meditation
surfing as meditation
tantra meditation
life as meditation
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