Meditation

There are many ways, or steps, in the Journey of Meditation and I believe that these are as individual as we are.

One form of Meditation that is comfortable for one person may not be the form preferred by another. So, in many ways our Journey in Meditation is a search and a growing process not only in finding what we are comfortable with, but also an opening up to the knowledge and understanding of the practice of Meditation and its benefits to us, not only Spiritually but also Physically.

For me, Meditation touches the whole being from the inside out. I remember once I asked my teacher the 'Why' question and her reply to me was "Mandy, this is the time and the opportunity to listen to your God".

You can work in silent prayer and you can learn to listen not only with your ears but with your heart and your whole being. It also enables you to learn to be comfortable within the silence, for within the silence is the peace and relaxation we all strive for on one level or another. I have found from my own experiences and the experiences of the people that sit regularly in the groups I am involved with, the differences between when people arrive at the groups, how their energy changes during the Meditations and the difference to their persona when they leave to go home.

It never ceases to amaze me, how they respond. I use a visualisation technique that leads them on their way, thus giving the mind a Journey to take so the thoughts are occupied and they are not busy wondering about lunch or what is happening here or there. Then slowly as we proceed they let their mind go and their own inner Journey begins, for some the experiences are quite emotional, for others they feel like heavy loads have been lifted from them, others feel complete and total relaxation, others find the clarity that they have been searching for, others feel and experience the healing energy moving through and around them.

So many different reactions to the same visualisation, but all powerful for the individual concerned, there are so many different experiences, these are but a few. And yes, for some they have communicated with their God. We are also becoming much more aware of the importance of Meditation as a tool for the benefits of physical relief. It is being proven daily as being of great benefit in the reduction of pain and is showing itself to be of great help in the healing process of many and varied illnesses. It is brilliant for stress and tension relief and an excellent aid in relaxation.

As mentioned previously there are many and varied forms of Meditation from just sitting in the silence, using meditative music, working with sound or mantras, focusing on a particular object such as a candle, a crystal, a mandala, (especially one you may have created yourself) the use of creative guided visualisation, T.M. etc. For me I like the visualisation or guided meditation as it enables me to take myself and others into the space of quiet, leave them to experience for themselves for a short while and then return them to the physical conscious level, so normal everyday life can resume.

This is why I decided to connect with a dear musician friend of mine in Christchurch New Zealand and together we created a CD called 'Journey of Discovery'. Since then I have also had the pleasure of meeting and working with Pete Ahh another joyous inspiration, to create another guided meditation CD called Guided Meditations with Amanda Rose. Two very talented people and two very different CD's.

Both of which have received good feedback within the community, even being used in hospitals for stress release - amazing. I feel very blessed to be connected with such beautiful people.

Both 'Journey of Discovery' & Guided Meditations with Amanda Rose are available for purchase from my products page.

The Light of Love

A Journey of Discovery - Meditation
by Mandy Coles
(Allow yourself 20-30 mins of quiet time to enjoy this Meditation)

Find yourself a nice quiet spot, out in nature, maybe under a tree, by a gentle running stream, or by the ocean. If indoors, then somewhere where you won't be disturbed, phone of the hook, including your mobile.

Make sure your clothing is comfortable and loose, have a cushion or comfy chair, not one you can fall asleep in. Light your candle & incense or essence burner.

Put on your music then sit and relax, just allow yourself to breathe gently and deeply, allowing the breath to move right through your body, releasing and relaxing every muscle, every organ, every aspect of your physicality, releasing all the tensions and issues of your day, from the tips of your toes to the top of your head.

Breathing gently, deeply, keeping the focus on the breath, following it as it moves through your physical being, gently allowing yourself to let go and release, let go and release.

Now as you gently let the music wash over you I want you to just close your eyes, continuing to breathe deeply, taking in with each breath the colour pink, as you take this energy into your being, you find the muscle tone in your body releases even more. Let the muscles go, let them completely relax, you feel totally at ease as you continue to breathe this beautiful colour of pink right in throughout your being. Just relax until you feel in tune with the energy of the sounds of the music.

Now, as you continue to breathe the energy of pink so you can feel the very essence of your being filling with light, let this light move through you and beyond you, right out into your auric field, reaching into every aspect of your being, from the inside out.

Sit now and just bathe yourself for a few minutes, in this wondrous light and sound. (5mins) In this state of complete relaxation, allow yourself to release down through the soles of your feet, long beautiful strong roots of pink energy, down deep into Mother Earth, down deep, now find yourself a beautiful pink Rose Quartz Crystal, search it out, there, there it is, now wrap those roots of yours around the Crystal, and as you do so, you can feel that pure unconditional love come back to you from this being of the Earth.

The love and upliftment just pours through you, and as you start to receive the love of the Earth and Mother nature, so the energy moves through you, replenishing, nurturing, uplifting, healing.

As your energy fills with this beautiful Earth energy, so above your crown you see a glowing ball of golden white light, and in your mind you reach up to touch this light, and as you do so it flows down, down like a gentle waterfall, you can feel yourself being completely filled and embraced by this magnificent golden white light, you can feel the love and the protection of the heavens all around and through you. You are now embraced by the energy of all that is, you are filled with the light, the love and the energy of all life. Allow yourself to embrace it with every aspect of your being. Stay as long as you feel comfortable.

Then when you are ready, slowly start to bring yourself back into the now, becoming familiar with your physical being once more, drawing your energy back within your beingness, feeling the muscle tone returning into your body, moving your hands and your feet and dropping your energy down, back down anchoring yourself once more on Mother Earth.

Gently open your eyes and become familiar once more with your surroundings. Rest for a few minutes, and have yourself a long drink of water. Then when you are ready, go about your day.

Feeling refreshed and balanced.

Mandy Coles ©2002