Realization through meditation
QUESTION: Masters I would like to know the most efficient way to do meditation. I started to meditate a year ago and after some time I was able to notice changes in my life including physical and emotional. I have cried a lot since I started to meditate, got confused and I didn’t want to be around anybody. I guess I changed not sure if it was for better and at this point my marriage is almost over. Am I in crisis? I know it may take long time, but I still have trouble to calm down my mind and lots of times I feel that I am snoozing when I meditate but I am aware of it. Would you kindly help so I am able to feel more peaceful? ~Rachel, Canada
ANSWER: The true purpose of meditation is to be able to communicate with your higher self, or unconscious, and to access both spirit guides and a review of your life without the conscious blockages that help you maintain a peaceful third-dimensional life.
In order to meditate, one must be able to shut down their thinking, reasoning mind, which is always “telling” you what to do and think. Some refer to this mind as a gerbil in a cage constantly running around on his exercise wheel, or a group of chattering moneys that won’t shut up. Shutting it down is much easier said than done, since you have spent your whole life depending on that noise for direction.
There are many types of meditation techniques, but some become so restrictive that you only spend time on perfecting the method instead of clearing the mind. These include the numerous breathing techniques, mudra or finger motions, chanting, and visualizations.
Attempting to shut down the thinking process may be accomplished with self-hypnosis or some repetitive body motion that engages the mind while not having it involved in conscious thinking. This type can be seen with walking meditation or possibly doing a labyrinth, washing dishes, or knitting.
Once reaching a meditative state, you may access the life lessons that you are working on. This can result in releasing things you have clung to that you no longer need. Frequently this release brings forth emotional reactions such as crying, laughter, sadness, or elation. It is common to feel “lighter” after such episodes.
When dealing with very emotionally charged memories, even your unconscious will sometimes disconnect so you don’t re-experience trauma; this will manifest as your “falling asleep.” As you have seen, touching your inner self brings about realizations that you could not obtain in any other fashion. You are doing great – keep it up.