Metaphysical manifestation through meditation

Introspection is the best form of spiritual evaluation. Meditation is the best form of introspection spiritually and metaphysically. It is said all our answers lie within. It is through meditation we tap into our spiritual source. There are many types of meditation and perhaps it does not matter which type of meditation is chosen as the fact that some type of meditation is needed to acquire a clearer perspective. Wiki defines meditation as a practice in which an individual trains the mind and/or induces a mode of consciousness to realize some benefit, although it can be argued that meditation is a goal in and of itself. Wiki makes the comparison of meditation to sports. What a great analogy!

What if meditation were a competitive sport? 
The rewards would be peace love success prosperity and abundance. Everyone would be a winner!
Some important points to remember on spirituality and meditation:

• Meditation does not require any formal training
• Meditation is cost effective and can be done without any external tools
• Meditation can take as little as a few minutes each day
• Meditation can be done alone or with a group
• Meditation is proven to help heal many issues, physical and mental
• Meditation is empowering spiritually

The easiest way to begin meditation may be to focus on the breath.
You can also count yourself into a relaxed state. Some types of meditation have a key word(s) on the in and out breath. The beauty of meditation is that you can decide what works for you. Perhaps you play some soothing music. Find a comfortable spot where you will not be disturbed and just relax. There are numerous techniques and they key is to find a style and/or method that works for you.
It is all up to you, for it is all within you. Some people need a guided meditation.  Start somewhere Goggle different techniques, as a beginning, an introduction to the silence. Try various techniques until you find one that works for you.  This isn't a one size fits all protocol.  Meditation is a practice and like any sport the more you practice the more inclined you are to succeed.
Try it. The benefits are amazing!
photo courtesy Goggle

You prepare a table before me: A holiday metaphysical perspective of Psalms 23:5 and abundance

The holiday season is here and abundance is everywhere.  Can you recognize it?  Is this abundance flowing into your everyday awareness.  If  not then perhaps Psalm 23 can shed some light on abundance in your life.  The Bible verse Psalms 23:5(NIV) states, You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows with blessings. During this holiday season there will be many tables set in anticipation of great feasting. Does this scripture relate to our meals? or is it metaphorically imploring us to be mindful of our thoughts? Each day presents itself as an opportunity to prepare for feast or famine. That feast may or may not involve literal food such as Thanksgiving dinner but more importantly a metaphysical cornucopia of thought. What are you thinking as you prepare your daily feasts? are you preparing mental famine? Are your thoughts of lack and/or limitation? or will your buffet table be filled with positive affirmations of peace, love and prosperity? Each thought projects an imprint into the manifestation of life and this verse is a reminder of the abundance of thoughts that dwell as the gift of human intelligence. Intelligence may be considered a dichotomy of "good" and/or "evil" therefore to manifest that which is "good" it will be necessary to prepare a table of good and right thinking. Watch your thoughts and words as you practice and prepare positivity.

A table is the foundation for the feast. Is your table of the right height and width? or is it limited in how much abundance it can hold? Have you ever hosted or been to an event and realized there was not enough table space to hold all the food? Imagine what that is like in your mind. It can be very frustrating being bombarded with so many images and messages from people and technology. For years folks have been guessing at how many messages are imprinted in our minds each day. The numbers are staggering with some guesstimating one person is receiving 5000 ad messages a day according to an article in the New York Times. That is a lot of mental clutter. How do you sort through it all to get the best and highest good for yourself and others? Is your mental filter clean?
Enemies would be thoughts that there simply is not enough. It is written that the feast has been prepared in the presence of enemies. Have you ever been to a wonderful gathering and suddenly something inappropriate is said or done? crickets...lol The person who drank too much or that bitter person dissing the potato salad( perhaps in an attempt to harness attention) sorta dampened an otherwise lovely setting. Do not allow the behavior or beliefs of anyone else to steal your joy. By doing so they are also depriving you of abundance. An enemy would be a thought that anything negative has any power in your life. If there are outer enemies then perhaps there are inner thoughts which are compounding the issue. Cancel, clear and delete your own negative thoughts and embody prayers of love. Let it go. If the dinner guests have arrived and the table is full it is necessary to expand the options. If everything can't fit on the table some things may have to be put aside until there is room for them later like the dessert. The same thing holds true in manifesting a desired outcome. Thoughts in mind create after there own kind and if there are negative thoughts filling your consciousness now is the time acknowledge and release them. If the mind is full of too many thoughts this may be a opportunity to sit back, relax and focus or meditate on God. God is love. In doing so the enemies or negative thoughts will flee into the nothingness from whence they came. The drunk falls asleep and all the potato salad is gone. sighs. Somebody liked it! and all is well...
An anointing according to metaphysican Charles Fillmore is a symbolic expression of the pouring out of the spirit of love on one who has faith in God. With faith in a higher source the spirit if love will always prevail. The holiday season can be an emotional and stressful time for many. Set your table with love first and all things shall be added. Happy Holidays!
My cup overflows with blessings and each moment I acknowledge and express gratitude for those blessings as they grow in abundantly.

Benefits of meditation

I have met lots of folks who meditate, as a matter of fact I hosted a serious meditation group for over a year.  It was interesting that very few people showed up consistently to the group and even fewer people admitted to engaging in the daily prescribed meditation practice.  Upon further inquiry I discovered some people didn't really know why they were meditating....  Is meditation just a fad?
People are like electricity and tend to take the path of least resistance.  Why sit in meditation if there is no perceived value?  Why engage if there is no benefit?   Why "waste" time when there is so much to "do"?  Why not?
Many of the benefits of meditation may not appear tangible at first which is why meditation is considered a practice.  Like any goal or objective the benefits of meditation get better the more you practice.

It's safe to forgive and set healthy boundaries. I used to engage in not so nice relationships way to long! I now honor myself in peace with love.#forgivenmoveon

 One the greatest tools in manifestation is forgiveness.  Forgiveness and gratitude for the lesson provided can clear the way for prosperity and abundance.  The key is recognizing the lesson.  If not acknowledged it is destined to be repeated.  Meditation provides a vehicle for awareness of the lessons.  Have you ever had to repeat a class in school that was required.  Perhaps the second time around you paid more attention to the instructor.  Life is no different...its just a much bigger classroom and a lot more or less dogma.  #innerchildsplay

Stepping out of the insanity!

Einstein once said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.  Recently I've been feeling INSANE!!!

As a metaphysical life coach I listen and help folks solve all types of dilemmas which is great however I wasn't listening to my own inner voice in the busy ness of being and business owner.  So I STOPPED!  I decided it was time for a sabbatical.  It is healthy to heed the inner voice that says you need a break today.  For more information on how to listen to your inner voice call Karen Saunders at 305 305-2288.   Or visit www,amustardseedhealing.com for more information on how you can live your best life ever!