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The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. -- Buddha
"Intention" is a deliberate decision to create. It is premeditated; it is planned. It is not a wish, hope, or worry. It is a decision, made with purpose, to produce something. It is a force unto itself. When your awareness is focused during intentional meditation practice, you are operating from a place of effectiveness and calm assurance
Meditation practice alters your vision, both physically and spiritually. During meditation practice, many people begin to experience light within. Without an inner light, we are blind. Plant the seed of meditation and reap the fruit of peace of mind. Meditating on an event that is going to happen, and visualizing it as you want it turn out, have the power to mould it according to your thought. Concentrate on your consciousness and find out what it is. You may be surprised at what you find.
Everything is based on mind, is led by mind, is fashioned by mind. If you speak and act with a pure mind, happiness will follow you, as a shadow clings to a form.
Remember always that you are just a visitor here, a traveller passing through. Your stay is but short and the moment of your departure unknown.
Therefore sit and meditate with a thought"Do not ask for less burdens, instead more strength to bear all the burdens" And The moment you go in, all connections with the outside world are broken; all bridges are broken. In fact, the whole world disappears.
An important foundation in this understanding: You get in life what you focus on. Focusing on the miseries of your life will only bring you more misery. If you turn your attention to the joys of life, to those things in life that you can appreciate, then you will receive more joy. Through practicing good meditation techniques you can develop strong, positive focusing skills.
Meditation is a wonderful means of finding peace, joy and happiness in your life. Learning to meditate easily and well is a key to finding success in all areas of your life. No one can make you happy; no one can hand you peace; and joy is illusive if you can't find it within yourself, through your own efforts. Not every moment in one's life is stellar and lovely, but every moment has in it an aspect of truth, of clarity and a seed of potential for whatever you want to create. Looking for the good, the balanced and forward-moving aspects in your life - and there are always reasons to be grateful and appreciative in even the worst of conditions - can break that momentum….So let's start now with the Intention Meditation..
Tips For Intention Meditation:
Create a focus on one image.
Think about one thought (your intention).
With perhaps some soothing music.
Unclutter your mind.
Relax into the meditation.
Create calm and self-centeredness.
Develop a contemplative mind.
Choose your intention space.
Practice meditating.
Be present and attentive to what is, with all of your senses.
Establish a connection with the object of your intention
Be Compassionate
State Your Intention
Believe
Now it is possible for a similar INTENTION MEDITATION to take place for ANY concern in the world. Send a message to ABC4All, and that focus can become an INTENTION MEDITATION by those who care, including lighting a candle
as a way to keep the focus. Many report the action of lighting candles to be very consistent with meditation, prayer, relaxation, concentration, etc. all typifying what is possible with the use of sheer thoughts. Thus we encourage any ABC4All Mentor to submit a request for an INTENTION MEDITATION, and that request will be circulated via the ABC4All Group Email at TIG. Any questions? Just
A Collection of Blessings for Peace, Healing & Comfort
Blessings are frequently used to help in coping when people are facing challenging times.
Buddhist Blessing for All Beings
May everyone be happy and safe,
and may their hearts be filled with joy.
May all living beings live in security and in peace
beings who are frail or strong,
tall or short, big or small,
visible or not visible, near or far away,
already born or yet to be born.
May all of them dwell in perfect tranquility.
Let no one do harm to anyone.
Let no one put the life of anyone in danger.
Let no one, out of anger or ill will,
wish anyone any harm.
Irish Blessing for Blessings and Happiness
May your troubles be less
And your blessings be more.
And nothing but happiness
Come through your door.
Apache Blessing Beauty
May the sun bring you new energy every day.
May the moon softly restore you by night.
May the rain wash away your worries.
May the breeze blow new strength into your being.
May you walk gently through the world
and know its beauty all the days of your life.
Navajo Blessing for Beauty
As I walk, as I walk
The universe is walking with me
In beauty it walks before me
In beauty it walks behind me
In beauty it walks below me
In beauty it walks above me
Beauty is on every side
As I walk, I walk with Beauty.
Sufi Blessing of Love & Peace
May the blessings of love be upon you
May its peace abide with you
May its essence illuminate your heart
Now and forever more..
Irish Blessing for Challenges and Adversity
When the wind is howlin' in everyone's ears,
May you hear a soft, lilting breeze.
And if the rain is crashin' down,
May it only be dew at your knees.
If the ground 'neath your feet should quiver and shake,
I hope you'll be standin' with ease.
And never go hungry or wantin' for much;
May God grant you all that you need!
Interfaith Healing Blessing for the Healing Journeys
Help us to keep the vigil for healing
in sacred space and holy time.
We give thanks for those whose gifts and training
empower them to care for the body;
nurses, doctors, physical and respiratory therapists,
those who prepare food and clean rooms,
those who care at the bedside and behind the scenes.
Bless all family members and friends who keep the vigil
in prayer in waiting rooms and hospital corridors.
Grant them your peace.
We are all in need of your healing presence
each day of our lives.
Help us to watch, wait, and listen for your blessings in the midst of our healing journeys.
Comforting Blessing
May you see the light in the darkness during these challenging times.
May you feel the loving presence of those who hold you in their thoughts and prayers.
May your spirit find what it needs to sustain you on this journey.
May you discover your inner strength and face all difficulties with dignity and grace.
May you be filled with comfort, love, strength, grace and a lasting sense of peace.
