Stress Can Be Reduced by Quiet Time
Stress can be reduced by quiet time because silence slows down the mental chatter while allow you to find your center.
What does center mean? The center is your deeper, quieter part of yourself which is naturally focused and more calm.
To reduce stress, create time during the day to have a period of silence. If you can carve out ten minutes on a coffee break to sit and listen to some relaxing music this helps. Even better is to withdraw to a place where you can be in total silence for 10 minutes. Just sit and be with yourself. Remember you are a human “being” not a human doing. Being human is about being in the flow where your inner life, which is calm and clear, and the outer hustle and bustle life are united.
Most often all of us get caught up in the rush of life. We rush to take a shower in the morning, we rush to eat some breakfast, we rush to work, we rush through the day, rush home, rush through dinner and then collapse into bed. There is an alternative. Make time 20-30 minutes a day for silence, reflection and deeper enjoyment of life.
The power of silence is enormously beneficial. Silence can slow down your organs, calm your physical brain, lower blood pressure, decrease appetite and increase your awareness of all the blessings in your life. Silence is healing because it dissolves all kinds of stress.
In the Joy of Meditation Course I teach about how to create a sacred space where quiet, quality time prevails and stress melts away. And, if you do a short meditation each day, or take time for inspirational reading in the morning before work, it will transform your entire day. This process builds your reserves and strengthens your entire personality. You need this time early in the day to enjoy moments for yourself, to reflect on what is important to you, and prepare to go out into the world. The Joy of Meditation will give you the skills you need to learn about silence, meditation, deep prayer and enjoying life more.
Connecting to Your Deeper Self Where Happiness and Well-Being Are Anchored
Connecting to Your Deeper Self Where Happiness and Well-Being is Anchored…
There is a life altering teaching series with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that I want to share with you today. If you are unfamiliar with Zen Buddhist don’t worry. That doesn’t matter. What matters is your well-being, your deepest happiness and the connection you deserve to feel each and every day of your life. Everyone can benefit from this fresh look at maintaining a perspective that fosters well-being.
The teachings of Buddhism describe two realities:
1. the “historical dimension” of time, space, and form; and
2. The “ultimate dimension, ” an infinite realm beyond birth and death-the realm of complete freedom, peace, and joy-the ground of being called “nirvana.”
On Ultimate Dimension series, you are invited to sit beside Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh for an advanced dharma retreat that opens the doorway to this sublime experience of being. With him, you will plant the seeds for a daily practice to transform the way you relate to life’s difficulties, and begin to unfold your natural state of happiness and wisdom-your Buddha nature. 
Why does any of this connection with the deeper part of yourself, or the Ultimate Dimension matter? Because it is the true source of happiness, healing and well-being within you. That is where you are most connected to Source, God, Enlightened Mind and your true nature.
The Avatamsaka and the Lotus Sutras: Where All of Us Are Fully Awake.
With the eyes of a poet and a unique ability to reveal the beauty all around us, there are few better qualified than Thich Nhat Hanh to take us into the depths of two of Buddhism’s most beloved texts, the Avatamsaka Sutra and the Lotus Sutra. After a refreshing look at essential Buddhist principles, he paints the wondrous scene of the Avatamsaka, where fragrant flowers bloom in every direction … precious jewels shine in a boundless expanse … and all are awakened in the radiant light of the Buddha.
But how do we enter this marvelous world?
Through the experience of “interbeing” – the interconnectedness of everything that exists – we unlock the reality of the ultimate dimension, teaches Thich Nhat Hanh. This is the promise of the Lotus Sutra – that no matter what tradition we follow, we all share the potential to become fully enlightened for the good of beings everywhere.
“In the Ultimate I Dwell”
If you touch deeply a single flower, says Thich Nhat Hanh, you touch the whole cosmos, and know what it means to “dwell in the ultimate.” Now, you have the rare opportunity to join Thich Nhat Hanh for six advanced, in-depth teaching sessions rarely heard outside of Plum Village Monastery. Illuminating the Avatamsaka Sutra’s profound insights on impermanence, non-self, and nirvana, he helps you imbue your spiritual practice, your relationships, and all of society with greater understanding and compassion, as you take your first steps in The Ultimate Dimension.
Ultimate Dimension Highlights:
How to develop bodhicitta, the mind of enlightenment.
The Three Dharma Seals of impermanence, non-self, and nirvana: not doctrine, but practical tools given to you by the Buddha
The miracle of “being there” for your loved ones, and the three “magic formulas” inherent in this skill
* Using the Five Remembrances to transform everyday fears and anxiety into serenity and connection
* Ekayana, the one true vehicle to enlightenment
* How to choose “true mind” over “deluded mind” to uncover the wisdom behind right action
* The Five Skandhas (form, feelings, perceptions, consciousness, and mental formations)- Buddhism’s liberating psychology
* How to prevent the idea of happiness from becoming an obstacle to happiness
*The essential practice of “touching what is not wrong”
More than six hours of Thich Nhat Hanh’s expert insights on the Avatamsaka Sutra and the Lotus Sutra – plus teachings on many other landmark sutras, such as the Diamond Sutra and the Sutra on Knowing the Better Way to Catch a Snake, and much more.
There are 6 CDs, with 6 3/4 hours of education in this series. We have it marked down 33% to make it easier for you to get a copy today. Click here now to place your order for The Ultimate Dimension, a series I consider essential to train your mind and emotions to foucs on well-being.
How to Sit Comfortably in Meditation
There are some spiritual teachers that advise sitting in a full lotus posture with both legs tucked close to the body, and the tops of the feet resting up against the upper thigh. What if this doesn’t feel good?
For some people, especially those who are younger or more limber, this full lotus style is easy to do. However, for most of us, it might be too painful a meditation posture causing your meditation experience to be very unpleasant without any purpose at all.
My advice is not to sit in full lotus posture, unless you can manage this without a great degree of pain.
The most important thing about meditation posture is that it support your ability to relax, focus and be at ease, allowing for a deeper experience. Regardless of what others might say, just sit comfortably in an Indian style with both legs crossed, hands in your lap or resting on the knees.
One thing that is important is to be certian to keep your back straight, but not tense. This Indian style of meditation posture works best for most people. You don’t benefit from pain or discomfort. Release stress from your body, emotions and mind.
Meditation is not like being in the Marines during boot camp. After all, meditation is connecting with your deepest essential Self or core of your being. Whatever prevents the experience of connecting to the Presence, God, the Divine, Enlightened Mind or whatever you are comfortable calling your source of inspiration, should be discarded.
My course, meditation-study/" target = blank">Joy of Meditation: 6 Lessons for Increasing Positive Energy, will teach you everything you need to know about beginning and maintaining a meditation practice. It is a fun, easy to follow and a practical course. I love sharing what I have learned during the past 40 years of meditation. Join me and I’ll save you some time by learning from an authentic teacher who can help you find the best formula for a successful meditation experience.
The Heart of Giving is Radiating Your Soulfulness
We tend to think of giving and generosity as acts. The heart of giving is radiating our soulfulness through a constant stream of blessings, thoughts, prayers, well wishes, support and concern for the well being of the world. The actions of giving follow naturally when your intentions are united with God.
When you are connected to Source through meditation, and inner thought, then generosity is so easy, effortless and natural. This happens when your mind and heart are united with the radiant core of the stream of soulfulness. That part of your nature is inseparable from all goodness.
I have created the course, The Joy of Meditation to help people just like you build, strengthen and maintain that soulful connection. It is easy to enjoy the naturalness of generosity in a smile, a kind word, an act of service, making a contribution of money or saying a prayer when the flow of grace is present in your life. The Joy of Meditation is the perfect primer for the good life, and a life rich in generosity.
Generosity is an engine for powering the happy life. Like the Sun which shines the light, love and power of the solar system into our lives, the human soul also must radiate positive qualities to be happy. Stopping the flow of generosity and giving is like shutting of the flow of water into your garden. The beautiful plants you’ve planted will wither without the water of generosity. Stay connected to your tendency to share yourself with others. Daily meditation gives you the charge you need to keep your goodness flowing.
I know the Joy of Meditationworks because I have used it myself for most of lifetime. I now share it with you so that you too will prosper in all things good and wonderful. Click on any link to learn more, and join me for the Joy of Meditation.
Stress Relief Through Meditation Self Study Course
Inner Blooming of the Human Soul
Often times, I use the image of a garden full of flowering trees, shrubs and plants of all kinds to describe the Inner Blooming of the Human Soul. This phrases in not simply poetic or a metaphor, but actually ignites the imagination about the subtle constitution of your etheric, emotional and mental bodies.
One of the very beneficial side effects of construcitive, conscious living is mentioned by one of my spiritual teachers, Torkom Saraydarian. He writes that when a person (that is you!) is “unfolding spiritually, his head center(the energy chakra above the crown of the head) looks like a (12 petaled) lotus; another golden flower appears near each of his shoulder blades; another on his throat; and another between the eyebrows. These etheric centers are like flowers. When a person is really developed, which means flourishing, he is like a beautiful blooming tree. (Taken from Talks on Agni).
Every action, every emotion and every thought is either creating a beneficial effect or diminishing effect on your live, aura and others. The flowering of the human soul is a by-product of the life you live each day.
Please join me on the course, Joy of Meditation: 6 Lessons to Increase Positive Energy
. This course will teach you how to cultivate the positive qualities, also known as virtues. And, your life will bloom every day in every way.
Life is so short, but can be so full of richness if you take action by growing the garden of your life. Meditation, prayer, inspirational study and service as the best ways to grow your own flowers in the garden of your life. I have poured a great deal of information, spiritual education and healthy ways you can grow as a human soul into this course. I know you’ll love the Joy of Meditation: 6 Lessons to Increase Positive Energy
because it moves at a gradual pace, it easy and enjoyable.
The Energy of Aries is Present Here Now. Use it to Renew Yourself
The Energy of Aries is Present Here Now…
The full moon of Aries is here, and ready for you to use to build a fuller life, a life more abundant. This cycle of energy is available to make life more sacred.
Do not welcome any negative emotions, thoughts or actions right now. Transform each moment with a commitment to resurrect your life into a soulful life freer from suffering and unconscious living.
Aries energy feeds your vices or virtuous side, it is up to you. It is electro-magnetic energy to be used either consciously, which creates postive karma, or unconsciously, which usually produces negative karma.
Make a commitment now that Spring will be the beginning of a beautiful, more prosperous year! Empower your positive, victorious side by using the energy with deliberate intentions:
* to love your good self, and others in your life more fully,
*serve with gratitude for the honor to be of service,
*be generous in all of your dealings with others,
* be kind to everyone, even animals and those who you have conflicts with
* maintain a joyful outlook in life,
* when injured by another person, be of a forgiving nature,
*cultivate tolerance towards those who are different that yourself
* and, be open minded towards other people of difference races, religions, ethnic groups, or political beliefs
We are truly one family here on earth. There is no sense in increasing tensions between ourselves and others.
Aries coincides with Spring, Easter and fiery energy of life. The energy of Aries is conditioned by the love-wisdom heart center of the Sun, the Warrior like energy of Mars, and the Mercurial swift illuminating energy of Mercury.
The modern and ancient teachings about these zodiacal energies are not based in superstition, as some narrow minded scientists postulate. Rather, these are intuitive insights of age old truths, the wisdom of which was revealed ages ago by masters. These spiritual masters ahred little known information which science is only beginning to touch upon. The awareness of th relationship of human life, our planet, our solar system and larger zodically constellations of energies are part of a vast electro-mangetic network. In this network of bodies energies flow in and out of each system like blood coarsing through our veins as the heart beats.
The full moon of Aries has little to do with our Earth Moon at all. The fullness of the moon is just an indicator that the energies of the Sun can have their full impact at pushing away with solar winds any negative drag effect of the moon. The moon is full because it in the direct path of the Sun’s light, solar winds and powerful electro-magnetic waves.
I urge you to begin studying the relationship between your life, the earth, the solar system and the zodiac beyond. The best book I know of is called The Symphony of the Zodiac, by Torkom Saraydarian. This powerful treatise on every aspect of the 12 energies fields of the zodiac will reveal to you some of the long held beliefs with in-depth back ground on these teachings.
The Symphony of the Zodiac, includes meditations, and ways to consciously prepare for each of the 12 full moon or Sun Sign cycles.
These energies are not separate from the Divine life, from Source, God, Allah or whatever you feel most comfortable calling the sacred part of life.
The purpose of the energies is to renew our connection to the plan and purpose for our planet in the progress towards become more conscious of our relationship to God, or the One Mind, One Presence, One Pure Spiritual Core of life. We simply acknowledge that there are cycles of energy which are rich with life giving light, love and the power of goodwill.
We can use these energies like divine nourishment for raise ourselves and others up. This is the best and highest use of these incoming energy flows.
Does Connecting with the Source of Greater Happiness Sound Good?
Does Connecting with the Source of Greater Happiness Sound Good?
When the Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment he giggled! Why did he giggle?
Each of us struggles to find real, lasting happiness. You are identified with your physical, emotional and mental dramas, or the ups and downs of daily life. Maybe this is why so many people watch soap operas or the evening meladramatic TV shows? These dramas appeal to you because you like drama. But does drama, and identification with your struggles and suffering lead to happiness? Being caught up in daily dramas do not lead your to happiness.
If you want to experience greater happiness follow me, I know the way. I do hear and feel your struggles because I was there too, and still struggle at times. However, I find greater happiness in each day, in each moment than ever before. The struggles to find happiness have value in the journey, but what if you could experience fewer struggles, less drama and more happiness?
I support you at being happy, even if conditions do not support that at times. I wish for you to go beyond or transcend the struggles, and know that you are good, that you are loved, and avoid taking on other people’s issues. Your self-worth, your happiness and well-being are important. And, your struggles are not a reflection of your true inner value beyond the outer drama.
You need to look deeper to find the source of, and causes of happiness within your pure self.
There is a part of you that is calm, serene, joyful and radiant. Would it beneift your physical health, emotional health and mental health to stay connected to that source of happiness? Yes…yes…yes it would!
I spent many years creating the Joy of Meditation Course: 6 Lessons to Increase Positive Energy. It was lovingly designed to teach you what will increase your happiness quotient.
Doesn’t that sound great?
Would you like to experience more self-worth?
Does connecting with the source of greater happiness sound good to you?
This easy to use Joy of Meditation Course, awakens your connection to the power house within. The linkage to the pure Self, to Source, to God, or Great Spirit, or whatever you are most comfortable calling the sacred Presence, is the most loving way to live a good life. Honor your journey towards a life well lived, and take this course because it will strengthen that connection. You will learn skills, practices and ways to stay connected to the best part of yourself.
Once you are well into the Joy of Meditation Course, then each passing day you’ll begin to see how living in alignment with your happy Self is like eating the best food, or drinking the most delicious beverages or taking a shower after days without a shower. It begins to be your normal level of feeling good. You will feel enriched, enlivened(a new word I created for this experience) and uplifted by using the methods in the Joy of Meditation Course.
Click on this link to order The Joy of Meditation Course, and get started now on the the journey of a lifetime. You’ll have me there speaking to you, encouraging you and supporting you each day.
To you happiness and enjoyment of life,
Christopher Lee May
PS: The reason the Lord Buddha giggled was that he finally realized that the joy and happiness he’d been seeking was inside him all of the time. If he only had the The Joy of Meditation Course: 6 Lessons to Increase Positive Energy, maybe he wouldn’t have had to spend 6 years in the forests starving himself!
Living a Fuller Life Through The Joy of Meditation
Living a Fuller Life Through The Joy of Meditation makes each day more rich with the awareness of all of your possibilities for abundance,
At a deeper level you already know everything you need to know. The fulfillment of your dreams is reached through application of your highest good through your body, speech and mind. I call this process “daily spiritual success discipline” which allows the desired result.
Meditation has been proven over thousands and thousands of years of testing to work wonders at taming the mind. Meditation creates the perfect conditions for allowing you to master you body, speech and mind because it awakens your inner glory. When you master your personality vehicles they cooperate with you, the REAL YOU, to fulfill your intentions. Until the body, emotions and mind are clarified, they often create road blocks to allowing your dreams to come into life experience.
The Joy of Meditation Course: 6 Lessons to Increase Positive Energy, is the perfect solution for developing a meditation practice in which you gradually wake up the inner goodness, wisdom, joyful self rich with insights. Meditation practice progressively aligns your personality with your true self, or pure nature beyond the personality.
I stand behind this course 100 percent because I have created it from decades of experiences with the best methods and most advanced teachers available. The Joy of Mediation Course: 6 Lessons to Increase Positive Energy, has been created just for you; to help you grow, to blossom and mature into the most spendid person possible.
Sign up for the Joy of Meditation Course today, and begin the journey of a lifetime. You can read more about this life enriching course by clicking on any of the links on this page. Take the journey of a lifetime, open the door with keys to spiritual happiness and success. The Joy of Meditation Course is the perfect resource for the beginning to intermediate seeker of greater joy, wisdom, love and peace of mind.
Join us on the Joy of Meditation Course today, and get started living a fuller life.
To your enjoyment of life more abundant.
Christopher Lee May
Joy of Meditation Increases Your Positive Karma A Thousand Fold
Positive Karma is like a drop of water because by itself it won’t last very long, but when combined with millions of other drops, then billions of drops, it becomes a stream, river and then an ocean of positive activity. Each of us adding our drops of prayer, meditation, constructive action each moment are combining together which creates an ocean of goodness in the world. What drops of goodness can you add today?
In my course, The Joy of Meditation: 6 Lessons to Increase Positive Energy, you will learn how to redirect your physical, emotional and mental life to become a force for good in your life, and in the world at large. I will be there helping you strengthen, nurture and manifest all of those positive qualites.
You have so much potential in your true nature IF you unlock it, create path ways for it to flow, and then cultivate harmlessness. Harmlessness is the foundation for all good qualities in your life. Harmlessness is the key that unlocks all doors to your pure nature.
Join me on the Joy of Meditation Course, where I will teach you all of the foundations of a positive life. As you learn the methods of maintaining joy, loving-kindness, compassion and serenity every area of your life will gradually become transformed into hundreds, then thousands, then millions of drops of positive energy which then can join together with the drops from heavenly realms to nourish your life, and the lives of those touch.
Click on any link to see the Joy of Meditation Course outline, and order your copy today. Your on-line meditation course will be delivered in an downloadable MP3 format for ease of use on your computer, IPod, iPhone or burn the lessons to Cd’s for ease of listening.
Daily meditation, prayer, spiritual study and cultivating harmlessness has transformed my life over the past 3 decades. I want you to share in that goodness so that more, and more positive energy enters your life too.
To your increase in positive karma and happiness,
Christopher Lee May
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