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STEP
1: Physical Relaxation
Being
physically relaxed is very important so you can remain in the stillness
undisturbed by discomfort. Choose a comfortable position whether
sitting or reclining that will keep you awake and aware. Now, take
several deep breaths and release them slowly. Let your body thoroughly
unwind. Close your eyes and let yourself thoroughly relax.
STEP
2: Mental Stillness
The
mind is naturally active – thoughts, worries, plans, fears
and anxieties can all come rushing in. Tell your mind to "be
still!" Pick a centering point: repeat a mantra, listen to
instrumental music, visualize a pleasant scene to refocus your
thoughts when your mind begins to wander. If you find the other
thoughts come into your mind, simply re-focus on your centering
point. Then, when you feel relaxed and at peace, direct your thoughts
to opening to the relationship you share with your Inner Spirit
and begin:
STEP
3: Talking with God
Within
your being is the best friend, wisest counselor, and most loving
parent you will ever know. Share with your internal source what
is on your mind and in your heart. Your Inner Spirit is your direct
connection with the Divine Source, who knows you intimately and
accepts you just the way you are. In the same manner as you would
share your day with a spouse or a close companion, share it with
God. You do the talking; God is doing the listening.
STEP
4: Prayer
This
is your time to ask for help. From the previous step, you may ascertain
where and what kind of spiritual help you need from your Divine
Source. Remember, there is always a solution; everything is resolvable
with Spirit’s help. If you do not know what to pray for,
ask your Inner Spirit, “What do I need now to grow spiritually?” Also,
spend a few moments praying for others – you say the prayer
for them that they cannot say for themselves.
STEP
5: Worship
Worship
is simply giving thanks and appreciation for everything good in
life that has been given as a gift. Offer your praise to the Divine
Source of everything true, beautiful, and good. What do you have
to be thankful for? Everything! Life, love, family, friends, health.
Recognize the hand of the Divine in your life and simply acknowledge
Spirit’s contribution.
STEP
6: Silent Listening
Now
is the time to listen within — What does your Inner Voice
wish to say to you? Return to your centering point, tune your listening
within and wait. You may not hear a booming voice telling you what
to do, but you may begin to perceive that God is trying to talk
to you from afar; the message may only be subtly and faintly discerned.
You may even think you haven’t received anything at this
time. But later, tomorrow, or in a few days suddenly an answer
will flash into your mind, or someone may say the words you need
to hear, or you might find them in a book. It takes a while sometimes
for the Spirit Within to pierce through the static layers of consciousness.
But rest assured, your Inner Voice will indeed respond.
STEP
7: The Embrace
Receive
the love and guidance God has for you. By opening your heart and
mind from the previous steps, it is now your time to just relax
and receive. Envision and sense yourself in the most beautiful
and loving situation you have ever experienced, and ask for Spirit
to amplify that feeling in you. You will become refreshed and renewed
from within. Your Divine Source is feeding you internally; this
is your soul’s nourishment. The more you experience Divine
Love, the more you accumulate the desire to be in that state. And
the more God’s love and wisdom radiates within you, the more
you take into the outer world. Life begins to unfold in faith and
joy!
See also Meditation Techniques for the
Stillness for Chakra Alignment and the Heartbeat of Stillness.
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