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Meditation Techniques for the Busy or Impatient. If you are reading this then you probably recognize some value in meditation, in slowing down, and reducing stress. At the same time you probably struggle with fitting meditation into your daily routine. The good news is that establishing a daily meditation practice is easier than you may have thought. In order to make this work, it will be helpful to: Lower your expectations of meditation. Often the reason we are impatient about meditation is we want instant gratification. How to Easily Incorporate Meditation into Your Day The way to do this is to transform some of the things you are already doing each day into mindful meditation.

Exercise Meditation Any continuous physical activity over a period of time can work. The way to transform any of these activities into meditation is to first focus on your breath. Bathing Meditation The next time you shower or take a bath, create your own spa experience simply by flipping the switch in your mind. Do Nothing for 2 Minutes. Spirit Vaults : Meditation - Essay - StumbleUpon. It seems everyone is interested in meditation...talking about the wonderful benefits, recommending classes and discussing the different ways to "do it".

But, for a beginner, just what is "it"? And how do you do "it"? Our busy, hectic, lifestyles may seem to prohibit this peaceful practice, or provide a convenient "excuse" not to begin, or continue, to meditate...but, the happy news is, you CAN successfully benefit even if you practice for short periods. With the simple technique described below, you will begin and incredible journey.

There are 100's of styles, traditions and forms of meditation, but this simple practice has always been highly recommended. It is said, "Here is where the beginner begins and the Master ends". Sit comfortably, preferably upright and alert. To sit on a mat, cushion or pillow, sit cross-legged, half or full lotus, depending on your ability. Traditionally, the best times to practice are upon arising and in the evening or before bedtime. The Book of THOTH - The complete guide to the Tarot, Magick and. Tarot. Tarot Layout Reference Guide.

Magick Without Tears -- Contents. Table of Contents Note: This hypertext edition of Magick Without Tears is based on a plaintext edition entered in 1988 by Bill Heidrick from the 1954 first edition, with a foreword by the original editor Karl J. Germer. The current (New Falcon) paper edition of this work was substantially abridged by editor F.I. Regardie. Footnotes indicated by *, †, ‡, etc. by either Crowley or Germer. In the interests of readability, when converting the plaintext to HTML I made no attempt to retain the line breaks and pagination from the paper edition. Magic without Tears November 13, 1988 e.v. key entry and first proof by Bill Heidrick T.G. Key entry by Bill Heidrick, (415) 454-5176 P.O. Aleister Crowley MAGICK WITHOUT TEARS Complete and Unabridged, edited with a Foreword by Karl J. HTML coding by Frater T.S. for Nu Isis Working Group. Additional work and design by John Griogair Bell of The Hermetic Library at Hermetic.com with additional proofing by Pralixus Magick Without Tears.