Meditation for the Love of It

Author: Sally Kempton
Publisher: Sounds True
ISBN: 1604073292
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 422

Book Description
Meditation is like a love affair with your innermost self. At times it can be ecstatic and entrancing, other times simple and still—and sometimes you might not even feel its profound effects until later. Now with Meditation for the Love of It, Sally Kempton shares practical secrets to help us turn meditation into an unconditional embrace of the fullness of our experience—on and off the meditation cushion. With the gentle wisdom and compassion of one who understands the nuances of practice, she opens us to the joy of exploring the deep and mysterious inner landscape of the heart, mind, and body. Drawing on her 40 years as a teacher and a fellow meditator, Sally teaches us how we can connect to our inner longings and creative shakti energy to allow the transformative gifts and blessings of meditation to unfold. With playfulness and devotion—two key attitudes in sustaining a daily practice—she shares indispensable guidance for this voyage of self-discovery, including: How to tune in to your own “meditation channel,” a bandwidth of tranquillity, energy, and joy Why you don’t need a quiet mind to meditate How the force known as Kundalini can fuel your practice Connecting to your ever-present Inner Beloved to let go of conditioned ideas about yourself and make space for the True Self to come forth Ripening your practice beyond technique into the “sweet mysterious expanse of spontaneous meditation” More than 20 practices for bringing the peace and insight of meditation into your daily life “Remember: what you seek in meditation is your own Beloved, your own inner intelligence, your own Awareness, and your own Truth,” teaches Sally. Meditation for the Love of It points us back to our own intimate heart of hearts, our own deepest experience, and the bliss of existence itself.

Awakening Shakti

Author: Sally Kempton
Publisher: Sounds True
ISBN: 1604079444
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 373

Book Description
How do you live a life of spiritual awakening as well as outer abundance, inner freedom as well as deep intimacy? How do you serve the world selflessly, yet passionately celebrate your life? The sages of Tantra have known for centuries that when you follow the path of Shakti—the sacred feminine principle personified by the goddesses of yoga—these gifts can manifest spontaneously. Yet most of us, women as well as men, have yet to experience the full potential of our inner feminine energies. When you know these powers for what they are, they heighten your capacity to open spiritually, love more deeply and fearlessly, create with greater mastery, and move through the world with skill and delight. In Awakening Shakti, you will learn how to recognize and invite: Kali, bringer of strength, fierce love, and untamed freedomLakshmi, who confers prosperity and beautySaraswati, for clarity of communication and intuitionRadha, who carries the divine energy of spiritual longingBhuvaneshvari, who creates the space for sacred transformationParvati, to awaken creativity and the capacity to love With a wealth of meditations, visualizations, mantras, teachings, and beautifully told stories, Awakening Shakti provides a practical guide for activating the currents of the divine feminine in every aspect of your life. “Sally Kempton's new book is a treasure that brings myth, meditation, and everyday revelation together in a way that will allow every woman to embody the divine feminine in her life. Sally enlivens the full spectrum of the goddess—from independent protector, to lover, to dynamic and powerful creatrix. I highly recommend this soon-to-be classic!” —Shiva Rea, yogini “Sally Kempton has given us a mythic manual for a new kind of feminism—a feminism of the soul. And this is a good thing, because humanity needs feminine power now as both a healing tonic and a source of reinvention.” —Elizabeth Lesser, cofounder of the Omega Institute, author of Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow

Worthy of Love

Author: Karen Casey
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1616491388
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
In this beautifully written meditation book, best-selling author Karen Casey sensitively examines the challenges of love: the love we give friends, family, a lover, even ourselves. Worthy of Love offers 52 (weekly) inspiring quotes and short readings for those who struggle to love and be loved. "The irony is that the harder we look for love, the more blurred our vision. Only when we become quiet and trust that love is our birthright do we discover its friendship has enfolded us." --Karen Casey, Worthy of Love

Meditations Upon the Love of God

Author: Pére Grou
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3385237165
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186

Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Life, Love, Laughter

Author: Osho
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1429935251
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
In Life, Love, Laughter: Celebrating Your Existence, one of the twentieth century’s greatest spiritual teachers shares how humor and wisdom strengthens our lives. In this collection of reflections, Osho’s encouraging and loving stories go far beyond the usual chicken-soup fare. Life, Love, Laughter establishes a new genre of introspective text stripped of all platitudes and clichés, and absolutely in tune with the realities of the twenty-first century. In this artful work, Osho mixes entertainment and inspiration, ancient Zen stories and contemporary jokes to help us to find love, laughter, and ultimately, happiness. Featuring an original talk by Osho on DVD, you’ll experience his direct insight and wit straight from the source. Osho challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to enjoy life in all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London as one of the “1000 Makers of the 20th Century” and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people—along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha—who have changed the destiny of India. Since his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world.

First in the Morning

Author: Osho
Publisher: Osho Media International
ISBN: 0880506199
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 425

Book Description
First in the Morning: Every morning you probably begin your day by looking at the news and checking your emails – and you will probably agree that this is not the most inspirational start to the day. First in the Morning is Osho talking on a variety of subjects specially selected for the morning. It gives you a different option for your morning routine, a taste of meditation that can carry you through the day. Simply begin each morning by finding a moment to sit quietly, be with yourself, and read the suggested passage. The extracts here, and in the companion volume Last in the Evening, are taken from intimate one-on-one talks with Osho, and he suggested this compilation of his insights on a variety of subjects that include the nature of bliss, joy, and meditation. Whether you are familiar with meditation or a newcomer to the inner world, these two invaluable books, separately or together, can make a real difference to how you approach each day, and your life.

Laughter, Tears, Silence

Author: Pragito Dove
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1577316843
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
Using the principles she teaches, Pragito Dove transformed her fear and grief into joy and inner peace. Her accessible, innovative methods allow you to reap the benefits of meditation in thirty seconds, four minutes, or twenty-four hours, wherever you are and whenever you need a moment of calm. Emphasizing expression, rather than repression, of emotion, these dynamic practices can begin with a variety of movements and sounds, or with silence. Meeting practitioners where they are — in sadness, fear, stress, anger, or joy — the techniques can be done in the midst of work, play, and home life, and either alone or with others. Drawing on such traditions as Sufism and Buddhism and such teachers as the twentieth-century mystics Osho and Gurdjieff, Dove’s synthesis meets the needs of contemporary life with attention to the full range of human experience and reverence for the peace and joy possible in every moment.

Meeting Life

Author: J Krishnamurti
Publisher: Krishnamurti Foundation America
ISBN: 1912875055
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
In this fascinating collection culled from teachings never before brought together in book form, Krishnamurti offers wise reflections and fresh perceptions on love, politics, society, death, self-censorship, relationships, solitude, meditation, spiritual growth, and much more. Thought provocative meditations and in-depth answers, Krishnamurti answers such timeless questions as: What is meditation? What are love and loneliness? What should our relationship to authority really be? Meeting Life also features a number of KrishnamurtiÕs talks, delivered in Switzerland, India, England, and California. Here is the profound wisdom of a beloved teacher who moved millions with his words. This thought-provoking and inspirational volume will provide strength and encouragement to anyone searching for insight.

Meditations on the Holy Eucharist

Author: Brother Philippe
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368195123
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 686

Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1873.

Eat Real Food and Love It

Author: Kari McCloskey MBA RD
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1669826643
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 179

Book Description
EAT REAL FOOD AND LOVE IT: 6 STEPS TO HELP YOU CRAVE HEALTHY EATING uniquely combines researched and science-based evidence with easy-to-follow practical steps. When followed, they will help you shift your preferences from eating to please your brain, to reclaiming the desire to consume real food from nature. EAT REAL FOOD AND LOVE IT helps you understand your eating habits and then use this awareness to move you down the path of real, lasting, long-term wellness. The six NATURE steps help you overcome the desire for foods and beverages that have a negative impact on your health. If you want to break free from habits, compulsions, and desires to eat foods or drink beverages that are negatively affecting your body, then this book is for you. Walk with the author on a journey to change your palate and begin your move toward craving health, and a love for real food.