Posts Tagged ‘spiritual power’

When writing of spiritual development, it helps to find simple analogies to give perspective to  deeper esoteric principals. With that in mind, I ask you to please consider the humble light  bulb.

In essence there are two forms working together. The physical structure that gives it a real  world presence and the energetic component of light. An outer shell – and an inner life force.  Sound familiar?

Let’s explore the concept further. In the beginning there was only one design of light bulb. As  society has advanced in technology and scope, newer designs are now available, and are proving  to be advantageous. (Whether they direct light in a more efficient way, are more economic to run, or simply last longer.) The light bulb as a physical structure is continuing to evolve and  grow for our betterment.

But a light bulb by itself serves no purpose. It only provides benefit when it comes to life.  When a light bulb is filled with light, it can radiate its energy to the world around it. For  this to happen, the bulb first needs to connect with something greater than itself. It uses the  electricity grid to reach a source of power.

Now let’s bring this comparison full circle – human beings and spirit. Our bodies are the outer  shell and our life force radiates to the world around us. We are here to make the world a  better place, but can do so in our own unique ways.

Some, with a great connection to the source may stand tall and shine brightly, lighting the  lives of many. While others may spend their time exploring the deep shadows and focus their  light on the path of someone who really needs a hand.

We all have physical bodies, of varied design and stage of evolution. We all have a life force,  or energy, that we use to direct our efforts. Understanding they are two distinctively  different forms’ working as one gives greater understanding to our time here on Earth.

We are told to eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly for a healthy body. It is not as  common to discuss what do to for a healthy spirit. Meditation is an ancient technique for  tapping into a greater power, giving perspective to our existence, and allowing us to live each
day as a light for others.

Guided meditation is the simplest way to experience these sensations, as the guide takes you  through the process step by step to achieve your goals. If you would like to know more about Meditation Techniques, or How To Meditate, please click these links.

Do all you can for your physical health, and do all you can to shine brightly.

Just the other day I got in a Fight!

I was out near my Worm Farm, transplanting a few cherry tomato seedlings when it all began.
 
I had a bag of potting mix between my knees, both hands full of dirt and BAMMO!

One of the neighbor’s bees lined me up and took me down with one hit (but not before I squealed hysterically, ran in circles and threw dirt everywhere).
 
I was stung on the top of my cheek, just below my right eye. I was home alone and a little worried about the effects, as I had been stung on my foot a few years previous and my whole leg swelled. Luckily, this time, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation saved a disaster. My face did swell a little – but only enough to cut some vision and make me look a little chubby. But the worst thing of all – It hurt when I smiled.
 
I didn’t actually go to a doctor but I can imagine their advice. “If it hurts when you smile – don’t do it.” And that does seem simple, and logical I guess. Just don’t smile.
 
But let me tell you… Naturally, I’m a visually expressive person. I like to show my emotions physically. It’s generally very easy to tell what I’m thinking just by looking at my face.
 
So, imagine not being able to smile for 3 days! (Especially with the ‘Trigger / Response’ of Smile = Pain) It REALLY took it out of me!
 
By the third day I was flat… low in energy, enthusiasm, compassion, appetite and zest. I felt like Mr. Bland from Blandsville having an averagely bland day. My heart beat without passion!
 
Now apart from the fight with the bee – Life was wonderful. I had no other reason to complain, so I knew the connection was direct.
 
Being deprived of the ability to smile affected my mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health – and that got me thinking. 

The Smile Meditation

Smile!

Usually when I meditate I feel stress and muscle tension melt off me like ice in the sun. I try to ‘let go’ of everything and separate my awareness from its physical attachments. But as soon as the swelling subsided and associated pain gone, I lay to meditate and consciously held a gentle smile. (Not a big forced cheesy grin… Just an inner feeling of warmth and good humor.)
 
And quickly, thoughts of good things and fun times started to drift by. And they kept coming. Good times, funny situations, things people had said that made me laugh…
 
And although the rest of me was relaxed, my face slowly shaped into a full teeth grin – but it was a natural smile. I gave it no muscular assistance at all. I couldn’t help but smile!
 
The energy of my smile became a power source of its own. It drew from the links of all my smiles past – and this energy stared to radiate through my body. I was soon glowing, and rushing with the endorphins that are released when you laugh. My physical body still held no tension, so this smiley energy was free to zoom around my body and blast all blockages and pockets of dense negativity. I didn’t care what the bad bits were – but I could feel them wrapped in the energy of a warm loving smile and transformed into light!
 
And when my meditation was finished I felt great. Rosy cheeks – bright eyes – a spring in my step and a thankful smile (For I felt thankful to the little bee, who gave me the opportunity for this new experience).

In Practice

You can have fun with this one. Ensure you won’t be disturbed – so the universe knows ‘this time is yours’. I suggest laying or sitting to start with, (but if it works for you a few times, try it walking, gardening or washing the dishes).
 
Have some ambient relaxation music in the background. This meditation will work best without a guide, as the journey will be unique to you.
 
Take a few full breaths and then find a natural and relaxed rhythm, slow and deep. Scan your body from tip to toe to let go of muscle tension and physical stress.
 
Say something similar to, “I use this time to appreciate the joy in my life. I give thanks for the people, places and things that make me smile.” Then, if you haven’t already, gently turn up the corners of your mouth.
 
It should feel natural. If it feels forced, back off and wait for thoughts and joyful feelings to energize it before you continue.
 
Don’t ‘hunt down’ things you ‘think’ should make you happy, or that you ’should’ be thankful for. Relax, let go, sink into the intent you set, and see what comes. Let Go of needing to have control.
 
Think of your thoughts as clouds. In a massive sky full of clouds, gently let your gaze focus on one. Look at it, feel it, draw from it, but don’t connect so much that the other clouds in the sky disappear. Don’t crave attachment to it. Just know that as one cloud passes, another will arrive, and another.
 
The arrival and departure of your thoughts in meditation should be effortless. No expectation – or hanging on.
 
And as these clouds continue to pass by, connect to the Energy of your Smile. Feel it. Experience it. Be it. And then see what happens
 
I suggest that 10 to 20 minutes would be enough for this one… Unless you get really good – then All Day – Every Day! Ha-ha.

The Sign Off

Cheese!

At that is my Smile Meditation. Scientists have proven it’s chemically beneficial and I’m sure you can draw from experience of your own. Smiling is good for you. Why not try to connect with your smile while in a meditative state?
 
I hope you enjoy the practice and receive the many Smiley benefits.
 
Share your experience with other like minded souls below.

Did the Smile Meditation Brighten Your Day?
 
In Love and Light, We Explore! Nigel Coates

May The Force Be With You!

Whether you love or hate Star Wars, it is fair to say that it has greatly influenced pop-culture and the society of today.

Me? I like it. I’m not fanatical, don’t get dressed up, play with figurines or hang out in chat rooms. I’ve just a really fond memory of going to the cinema as a small child to see the first Star Wars on the big screen.

At the time, everything about it was Amazing! And not just the visual fx of the light saber or those X-Wing fighters trying to blow up the Death-Star.

What grabbed my attention most was the fight between Good and Evil. The white energy of Luke Skywalker or the Dark energy of Darth Vader…

And the fact that there was an entity called THE FORCE.

My memory is a little scetchy, but Luke lands in a swamp, finds Yoda, and while blind-folded
must deflect lazer shots from a round floating thing in training. (To be able to see without sight)

Then they walk into the swamp and he must ‘raise’ his fighter jet from the swamp with mind power. (I will confess at this point there were several times I tried to levitate my dog… without success) But those were the things that captivated my attention.

At the time I thought it was possible. But when my dog got bored of my intense stares I thought maybe it was all made up… But I was wrong.

Technology has caught up with imagination.

Introducing the Star Wars Force Trainer!

Relax and concentrate, command your alpha and beta waves to levitate the blast ball to progress from Padawan to Jedi Master. Once you master the toy of toys you will be the Jedi Master.

So how does the Force Trainer actually work, you ask?

Force Trainer Headset: The wireless headset that you slip over your head reads your brainwaves through a small sensor that gets placed lightly on your forehead.

The sensor then determines the differences between your alpha, beta, gamma and delta waves.

This is what allows a chip inside the Force Trainer base unit to use a mathematical algorithm to interpret the data and translate it to physical action – which in this case moves the Training Sphere into different sections of the cylinder.

How the Force Training Sphere Moves: It’s really is much like the concept of practicing the Force as you see in the films.

The deeper you are able to concentrate and focus, the more you will be able to move the Training Sphere. The device will interpret different levels of focus rather than being just one big on/off switch.

After your brainwaves are translated via computer chip a fan inside the base of the Force Trainer gets activated, that is what actually lifts the ball.

As you move successfully through each of the 15 different training levels, you will also activate Yoda’s Force tips and other sound effects.

Check out the Star Wars Force Trainer in action Here 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMznvnMw-ys

Now if you were a true Star Wars fan I’m sure you already know of this. For the others, I don’t expect you to run out and grab one at $250.

I just wanted to bring it to your attention, as it is a significant development in ‘what is real’. A movie Concept of the mind is now on the shelf at the toy store. We can practice using ‘the power of our mind’ to influence the world around us – with directly visable results. I think that is amazing!

So, what does the future hold?

I’m sure the military has played with the ‘Force Trainer’, but what about ’spiritualists’.

Will products become available to help us develop our spiritual power?
Will I be able to compare my ‘power’ to another?
Will this development be a good or bad thing for us?

Your opinion matters! Contribute to the community and leave a comment below

In Love and Light, We Explore!

Nigel Coates
info@ExploreMeditation.com
www.ExploreMeditation.com