Life changing benefits from meditation
Through inner realisations that gradually unfold as a result of meditation, practitioners can witness that their relationships with others become one of a heightened connectedness. Here the mind's separate ego-self is transformed by the wisdom that it and all matter are an essential part of a greater whole.
This enlightened awareness gained by meditating on the silent depths of the spiritual heart develops an individual's awareness that they are therefore an integral member of one global family, one that ideally offers the virtues of love, acceptance, respect, tolerance and understanding for each other's belief, customs and cultures.
Manifestations as a result of this embracing consciousness sees the meditator intuitively seeking to fulfil an inner call to unconditionally offer good will, compassion, self-giving, care and concern to his international family. Then like a continuous ripple flowing across a tranquil ocean, the meditators selfless thoughts and deeds serve to bring greater joy, peace, oneness and harmony as a fulfilling and lasting change.
Sri Chinmoy the meditation teacher says, (1) "When we meditate, what we actually do is enter into a vacant, calm, still and silent mind. We go deep within and approach our true existence, which is our soul".
"Meditation is something wide and vast that ultimately expands into the Infinite. When we meditate, we throw ourselves into a vast expanse, into an infinite sea of peace, or we welcome the infinite Vastness into us. Meditation spreads. Meditation is constantly growing and expanding into peace, light and delight. When we meditate, we gradually see, feel and grow into the entire universe of light."
Other benefits often gained from meditation -
- Decreased levels of stress, fear, insecurity, jealousy, depression and anxiety.
- A developing quiet inner poise unaffected by outer circumstances.
- Increasing awareness of and compassion and concern for others.
- Conscious of how your actions and thoughts affect others (karma).
- Lasting appreciation for the beauty, perfection, diversity and vastness of Mother Nature.
- Noticing the simple things in life that bring fulfilment and joy.
- Gratitude for the spiritual awakening blossoming within.
- Inspired by other's achievements.
- Growing calm and contentment in your inner and outer life.
- Appreciation of and increased listening to inspirational music.
- Growing interest in creative pursuits.
- Decreased levels of judgement and greater acceptance of others.
- Increase in personal well-being.
- Recognising that human life has a higher calling and purpose.
- Increasing sincerity in your own life.
- Appreciation for your life's unique abilities.
- Acceptance of other's religions and faiths.
- That peace through inner silence is the most precious personal ideal.
- Greater patience and determination.
- Increased willingness and enthusiasm.
- Aware that everything is interconnected and significant.
- The inner search can reveal a deeper spiritual calling.
- That a genuine meditation teacher is a blessing.
- That your present life and circumstances is where you can make the most progress.
- That personal contentment is attainable.
- Become increasingly happy.
- Greater capacity to concentrate.
- Sleep deeper and for shorter periods.
- Increased energy.
- Aware that ALL life is precious and important.
- That Mother Earth needs our urgent care and attention.
- The recognition that gentleness is a strength not a weakness.
- Ability to recognise the real from the unreal.
Ref: (1) Sri Chinmoy's Book - Meditation
Biography - Sahayak Plowman by nature is a calm, positive and happy person. He attributes this to the growing experiences gained through his own meditation practice with the guidance given by his meditation teacher, Sri Chinmoy. He is a writer on spiritual topics, compiler of a published book of poetry Sri Chinmoy's Heart-Garden, meditation teacher and web master for Sri Chinmoy Books.com