Defining The Difference Between Meditation And Prayer

By Imelda Reid


When feeling on edge or stressed, one of the best things an individual can do to calm down is to meditate and reflect on life. Menopausal symptoms can also be eased through a regular regimen of meditation. Combining regular practice with breath work like that found in Kundalini Yoga can also provide a greater sense of balance to body, mind and spirit.

Different areas offer different opportunities in relation to classes, groups, meetings and services. In California, it is easy to find plenty of places to meditate. Whether the Redwood forest or San Francisco Bay, there is plenty of beauty in which to get lost and let the mind wander.

Whether derived from Buddhism or transcended from more ancient wisdom, to practice this calming technique is to balance body, mind and soul. It can also be used to aid menopausal symptoms and ease symptoms of other ailments. Using breath work in conjunction with an ongoing practice can have additional health benefits. Once a mind is clear of clutter, only then can an individual understand the noise.

To meditate is to clear the mind of all thought processes. It can be a very difficult process, especially when a mind is cluttered and confused. To pray is to make a request or give thanks to a higher power or powers. A number of schools now recognize both a "moment of silence, " which in reality is a moment to meditate, and prayer. As prayer is banned in public schools in the United States, it is mostly private schools which observe this rule.

Churches, Community and Spiritual centers in many communities offer a place for groups to meet. Conferences, seminars and workshops on the topic are often popular at various health conventions. Other appropriate locations for meditating is in hospitals, chapels, funeral homes, museums, reflecting pools and other places that offer a place for quiet reflection. Natural settings with the elements like the beach, river front, trees, woods are also great places to practice.

Individuals new to the practice can find a great deal of information in different periodicals. Yoga related magazines often have sections related to Zen Buddhism and other Spiritual practices. As most, it also has a section of resources including local, regional and national events.

The internet is a world of information and intellect. When these come together, the result is the many different websites which provide audio and visual meditative material. Each often has its own guided or self-guided routines complete with hypnotic imagery and associated music or sound. It is often good to peruse a variety of different websites. Most individuals will have a primary website and alternates between meditative materials during each session.

Most of these websites offer these audio clips, books, videos and other items free of charge. Some, which go into deeper realms and provide services like live chat, forums, discussions and other sections may charge a nominal fee. Others, operate strictly on a non-profit basis are ran solely by donations.




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