Collapsing Consciously Meditations

Author : Carolyn Baker, Ph.D.
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781583947586

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Collapsing Consciously Meditations by Carolyn Baker, Ph.D. Pdf

As a companion to the book Collapsing Consciously: Transformative Truths for Turbulent Times, these additional meditations are for readers seeking profound emotional and spiritual preparation for the impending collapse of industrial civilization. Collecting more than 300 meditations, author Carolyn Baker weaves together spiritual wisdom, inspiration, humor, and a persistent challenge to create and savor beauty in the world, regardless of how bleak the future may appear. This book offers wisdom, inspiration, and a sense of spiritual purpose for anyone who is concerned about the daunting future humankind has created. Instead of quoting discouraging statistics about our predicament, Baker offers a deeper perspective that makes sense of a world that most of the time appears psychotic or even surreal. Through inspiration and perennial wisdom she has created a manual for making meaning and generating joy, especially in situations that feel hopelessly devoid of both. Also available: Collapsing Consciously: Transformative Truths for Turbulent Times, ISBN 978-1-58394-712-8.

Author : Carolyn Baker, Ph.D.
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781583947135

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Collapsing Consciously by Carolyn Baker, Ph.D. Pdf

A collection of probing essays and weekly meditations, this book addresses how to prepare emotionally and spiritually for the impending collapse of industrial civilization. Author Carolyn Baker offers wisdom, inspiration, and a sense of spiritual purpose for anyone who is concerned about the daunting future humankind has created. The author's introduction to Collapsing Consciously articulates our current predicament of economic collapse, environmental degradation, and global conflict and expresses the confusion, anxiety, grief, anger, and despair we all experience when we take a hard look at the present-day global crisis and the likely future of the planet. But rather than showing us ways to prevent the collapse, Baker argues that the demise of our consumerist, corporate culture is inevitable, and that it is crucial to prepare emotionally and spiritually for the certain changes to come. Part 1 is a collection of seventeen essays which argue that while the collapse of industrial society cannot be prevented, its meaning extends far beyond tragedy and loss. These essays ask the reader to delve inward and discover the limitless treasures of the soul, as well as the gratification and exhilaration to be discovered in joining with community in preparing for the future. In part 2, Baker offers fifty-two weekly meditations comprised of spiritual wisdom, inspiration, paradox, comfort, humor, irony, and a persistent challenge to create and savor beauty in the world, regardless of how bleak the future may appear. Collapsing Consciously is a refreshing take on the perilous present and the grim prospects for our future. Instead of quoting discouraging statistics about our predicament, Baker offers a deeper perspective that makes sense of a world that most of the time appears psychotic or even surreal. Through inspiration and perennial wisdom she has created a manual for making meaning and generating joy, especially in situations that feel hopelessly devoid of both. An ebook containing additional meditations is also available: Collapsing Consciously Meditations: Further Reflections for Turbulent Times, ISBN 978-1-58394-758-6.

Author : Don Hoes
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781770672352

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Higher Consciousness Through Meditation by Don Hoes Pdf

A must read that is astonishing, profound, timeless, and transforming. If there is one book you read on, higher consciousness, karma, the now, divine love, and personal and spiritual transformation, this is it. Feel the shift as you read this work as it helps to increase your awareness to become the consciousness transformers and change agents for our New Golden Age of Spirituality. 12 informative chapters, inspired from the traditional and contemporary eastern philosophy and spirituality of the Wisdom of the Great Saints and mystics with some western flavor. Here is a unique blend of east meets west for the curious and sincere seeker to the more advanced and experienced aspirant traveling on the journey of (inner) light and sound. This inspired work is designed to help and encourage you to tap within to obtain self- love and inner peace so that one by one we obtain global peace and love in preparation for entering our New Golden Age.

Author : Ellen Gunter,Ted Carter
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781583947814

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Earth Calling by Ellen Gunter,Ted Carter Pdf

Our earliest mythologies tell us we all start as a little bit of dirt. These stories carry a profound message: each of us is born with a deep and abiding connection to the earth, one that many of us have lost touch with. The Silent Spring for today's environmental activists, this book offers an invitation to reestablish our relationship with nature to repair our damaged environment. Chapter 1 examines the threats to the planet's health through the lens of the human energy system known as the chakras, describing how the broken first chakra relates to our disconnection from our biosphere. Chapter 2 shows how our current environmental crises--global warming, climate change, dwindling water resources, natural disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes--represent severe manifestations of our disconnection from the earth. Chapter 3 describes how the preponderance of oil in our culture--especially agribusiness--compounds this disconnection, from our dependence on other countries for our energy, to current issues of oil depletion, peak oil, and fracking, to the dumbing down of our agricultural polyculture. Chapter 4 explains how the most basic building blocks of our nourishment--seeds--are being compromised with a loss of biodiversity and rise of GMOs, and how that adversely affects the farmers whose sacred connection to the land has in many cases been severed. Chapter 5 describes the ways in which we as individuals can begin to wake up to climate activism as a spiritual practice. This chapter includes specific activities that you can use to implement change and heal your own connection to the earth. By learning and practicing ritual and understanding the earth's rhythms and seasonal rites of passage, each of us can find unique ways to heal our own connections and help others heal theirs. Chapter 6 brings to life Goethe’s wisdom: “Knowing isn’t enough; neither is being willing. We must do,” by providing strategies and resources for exploring how each of us can find our own Earth Calling, then anchoring that calling with the only force that ignites change: Action. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : On Kawara,Ikon Gallery
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Art, Modern
ISBN : UCSD:31822034292631

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Consciousness, Meditation, Watcher on the Hills by On Kawara,Ikon Gallery Pdf

Author : Allen Holmquist
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
Page : 599 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781581123579

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Alternative States of Consciousness in Shamanism, Imaginal Psychotherapies, Hypnotherapy, and Meditation Including a Shamanism and Meditation Inspired Personal and Professional Training Program for the 21st Century Psychotherapist by Allen Holmquist Pdf

Shamanism, hypnosis, imaginal psychotherapies, and meditation are based on the use of what we in the modern western world think of as non-ordinary human consciousness. These four modalities have fundamental similarities and differences in purpose, theory, technique, type of alternative consciousness, and their application of non-ordinary reality. Shamanism, the oldest and most intertwined with the cultures in which it is practiced, will be explored as a model for individual healing and transformation and professional training. The shamanic way will also be explored as a model of consciousness and a world-view that offers individuals, groups, and society much needed coping mechanisms, healing techniques, and transformative values that may be helpful in dealing with this trying and important transition time for humanity. Imaginal therapies, meditation and hypnosis all have their roots in shamanism, although in some parts of the world at certain times in history, shamanism borrowed from meditation in its adaptation and development.

Author : Don Ayre, B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W.
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781456871093

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Meditation and the Evolution of Cosmic Consciousness by Don Ayre, B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W. Pdf

This book is about the little-known fact that there are four different kinds of meditation—Witness Meditation, Transformative Meditation, Discursive Meditation, and Transcendental Meditation. More often, each kind of meditation is promoted and practiced apart from the others. But combined as a process, they lead to cosmic consciousness and more loving attitude toward one’s self and planet Earth. Instead of the violence of interpersonal competition and environmental exploitation so prevalent today, the ideals of peace, justice, and harmony can become the new reality given a more integrated approach to life’s material, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual realms of experience. But in spite of the enormous advances in technology, we are still caught up in unwinnable wars that cost lives and resources of all the participants; we are still confronted by the injustices of social and economic controls that have most recently resulted in meltdowns; and we are still faced with that seemingly unsolvable environmental problems that are plaguing our planet today . Seemingly, the leadership of our global community is failing us. So it’s up to us as individuals. Meditation and the Evolution of Cosmic Consciousness is not a how-to book, however. It is an attempt to identify the process in a way that can be imitated. To do so, Don Ayre has reviewed his private practice as a family and child therapist and the writings of a number of historical figures that he recognizes as “great minds” for evidences of cosmic consciousness that can be used to build a living model. Ayre invites his readers to examine their uses of meditation and the writings of their favorite authors to contribute their thoughts and ideas that will assist with the evolution of cosmic consciousness.

Author : Analayo
Publisher : Windhorse Publications
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781909314627

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Compassion and Emptiness in Early Buddhist Meditation by Analayo Pdf

Analayo investigates the meditative practices of compassion and emptiness by examining and interpreting material from the early Buddhist discourses. Similar to his previous study of satipaa'-a'-hana, he brings a new dimension to our understanding by comparing Pali texts with versions that have survived in Chinese, Sanskrit and Tibetan. The result is a wide-ranging exploration of what these practices meant in early Buddhism.

Author : Steve Taylor
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-27
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781608683314

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The Calm Center by Steve Taylor Pdf

Discover the Essence of Who You Really Are These powerful meditations and poetic reflections will comfort, inspire, and gently bring you out of the hectic day-to-day and back to the bedrock of peace, and even joy, of your true, essential, and authentic self. By encouraging you to see the limitations of your everyday, conditioned personality, Steve Taylor empowers you to step outside of it so you can breathe the fresh air of freedom. His words will guide you on a journey through the landscape of wider awareness, pointing out the obstacles and landmarks along the way to enlightenment. A profound modern spiritual text with the power to transmit awakening, The Calm Center will help you open to the deepest and highest experiences of a life fully lived.

Author : DENNIS HILL
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-07
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781490743585

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Meditation by DENNIS HILL Pdf

The author has taught meditation and yoga philosophy for 25 years; and has been trained extensively by Buddhist, Sufi and Siddha masters in India and the United States. Education in the sciences has brought a measure of empiricism to the appreciation of eastern philosophy. Thus in this book you will find the practices, and orientation to meditation, driven by the veracity of the authors own experience. Through meditation we begin to get glimpses of the stillness. With practice, the stillness enters us, and we begin to enjoy the spontaneous inner sense of serenity. Over time the stillness becomes the foundation of our perception and we look out on the world from our peaceful presence. Once we know this as our Self we can be free of the anxiety, doubt, disappointment, and fear, just being the watcher. This is Deep Peace. It might come as a surprise that consciousness, the Self, is the watcher of the mind. In this we can become the impartial witness of mental dramas, creating separation between the watcher and the chaos of ego. Fortunately, the mind begins to like the stillness, and the suffering evaporates due to lack of interest. In this we become truly happy and content.

Author : Rodney Devenish
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781304018182

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The Hermitage Meditation Manual by Rodney Devenish Pdf

All you need to know to properly learn how to meditate: a comprehensive 500 page workbook, a complete course for practitioners of Yoga and Meditation. Published by the Dharma Fellowship of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa, the Hermitage Meditation Manual is the key guide used by Buddhist monastics and lay practitioners attending the Fellowship's centers in North America. In an accessible style, the manual explains how to enter the meditative state, deepen that state, how to gain meaningful insights, & how to radically improve life for the better, while pursuing the Path of Awakening.Here are the authentic methods of Calm-abiding Meditation, Love Meditation,& Intuitive Insight & Mindfulness.Chapters cover not only the teachings of the Buddha, but explain the nature of the Human Constitution, the Syndromes of the Personality, the mystery of Double Consciousness, Hatha-yoga, Light-body circuitry,& applied M-t

Author : The Dalai Lama,Jeffrey Hopkins
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834840218

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The Heart of Meditation by The Dalai Lama,Jeffrey Hopkins Pdf

How training the mind in compassion for other beings is directly related to—and a prerequisite for—the very pinnacle of Buddhist meditation The heart of meditation—the thing that brings it alive—is compassion. This is not an ordinary compassion but one that is developed and expanded in parallel with wisdom that arises through meditation. Without that essential foundation, other practices are pointless. Fortunately, the mind can be trained in compassion, and the mind thus trained is fertile ground for the practice of the Great Completeness (Dzogchen), which is considered the pinnacle of spiritual practice by many in Tibetan Buddhism. In this book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama teaches the Great Completeness simply but thoroughly, using as his reference a visionary poem by the nineteenth-century master Patrul Rinpoche to show that insight can never be separated from compassion. Through practice of the Great Completeness, we can access our innermost awareness and live our lives in a way that acknowledges it and manifests it. The wisdom and compassion that arise from such insight are critical, His Holiness teaches, not only to individual progress in meditation but to our collective progress toward peace in the world.

Author : Martin Jerry,Marian Jerry
Publisher : 2M Communications
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2001-08
Category : Self-realization
ISBN : 1588320294

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Sutras of the Inner Teacher by Martin Jerry,Marian Jerry Pdf

The Yoga of the Centre of Consciousness describes the awakening and practices of the inner teacher. As a physician-scientist and a clinical psychologist, the authors are initiates in the Himalayan Tradition of Yoga and students of the late Swami Rama.

Author : CULADASA,Matthew Immergut, PhD
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781781808795

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The Mind Illuminated by CULADASA,Matthew Immergut, PhD Pdf

The Mind Illuminated is a comprehensive, accessible and - above all - effective book on meditation, providing a nuts-and-bolts stage-based system that helps all levels of meditators establish and deepen their practice. Providing step-by-step guidance for every stage of the meditation path, this uniquely comprehensive guide for a Western audience combines the wisdom from the teachings of the Buddha with the latest research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Clear and friendly, this in-depth practice manual builds on the nine-stage model of meditation originally articulated by the ancient Indian sage Asanga, crystallizing the entire meditative journey into 10 clearly-defined stages. The book also introduces a new and fascinating model of how the mind works, and uses illustrations and charts to help the reader work through each stage. This manual is an essential read for the beginner to the seasoned veteran of meditation.

Author : Victor Mansfield
Publisher : Quest Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2002-07-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0835608174

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Head and Heart by Victor Mansfield Pdf

This unusual book tells the story of an astrophysicist's search for meaning from psychological, philosophical, and spiritual points of view. Mansfield weaves personal memoir with clear scientific discussion and quotes such famous thinkers and writers as Steven Weinberg, Jane Goodall, Joseph Campbell, C. G. Jung, Nelson Mandela, Robert Frost, and the Sufi poet Rumi. In plain language, Mansfield explores radio astronomy, the nature of time, relativity, cosmological expansion, and quantum mechanics with personal examples of meditation, dreams and synchronicity to show that spiritual experience offers a fundamentally different window into reality than that given by science. And he tackles these questions: What is invisible matter? Am I merely a complex tangle of atoms and molecules controlled by the laws of physics? What is the nature of soul? How is modern science a form of religion? You will be charmed by Mansfield's anecdotes to dramatize his own struggles with such questions. In a culture where the relationship between science and spirituality continues to be strained, he offers hope for a higher synthesis that embraces dissenting worldviews and encourages compassionate action in the world.