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Traditional Techniques of Meditation

We will be discussing the benefits of traditional forms of meditation, such as Vapassana and Transcendental.  Vapassana is an ancient Buddhist meditation, commonly known as 'Insight Meditation.'  It lets us "wake up!"  Trancendental meditation involves repeating a benevolent mantra.  Studies attest to the health benefits of this highly popular form mediation.  Join us as we venture into an exploration of these and other traditional forms of meditation.

The Benefits of Meditation

Meditation opens us to receptive silence, freeing our minds so we can hear the voice of our inner guidance and open the door to our Higher Selves.  In this first of four shows on meditation, we will be visiting the basics.  This is a good idea for beginners and old hands alike.  Join us as we reap the rewards that come to us with a practice of meditation.

Know Thyself

The people of ancient Delphi inscribed in stone over their city-gates the words, "Know Thyself."  We retreat within so that we can discover who we are.  This is the primary role that a personal sanctuary plays in our lives.  Here we can combine the practices of sanctuary with the use of typologies to help us discover our true purpose in life.  Join us for an enlightening look at our deepest beliefs, where they come from and where they lead us.

Good Boundaries ~ “Only That Which Is Mine To Do.”

Safe spiritual boundaries give us protection while we venture into explorations of consciousness.  They also help us to keep on track with our purpose in our lives.  Our sanctuaries help to give us these good boundaries and they allow us to keep us emotionally and physically healthy and clear.  As Rumi said, "Listen, make a way for yourself inside yourself.

Sacred Circles And The Women’s Spirituality Movement

Like circular ripples in a pond spreading ever outward, small groups of women the world round are coming together to create sacred space and a new, inclusive spirituality.  This growing movement has beautiful repercussions for our collective human growth.  Join us and discover how and why the sanctuary of small women’s circles are changing the world. 

Creating Altars and Sacred Space

A sanctuary is a place where we can listen within and find our true self.  When we are in our sanctuary, we can focus on self-growth.  We can lick our wounds and recover from our emotional injuries.  We can remember our joy and learn to love ourselves exactly as we are.  Join us for this exploration on the importance of having a sanctuary in our lives. 

The Importance of Sanctuary

For thousands of years, spiritual seekers have sought out sacred groves, reflecting pools and crystal caves.  They understood the need for a special place where they could receive psychic visions.   This wisdom has largely been forgotten in modern times.  Yet, a place of sanctuary is essential if we are seeking our deepest inspiration and the guidance to achieve it.   Please join us this week on Step Into Magic as we explore the importance and the need for Sanctuary.

Other Prayer Forms and Calls to Prayer

In this month's final show on prayer, we explore Meditations on the Divine plus additional types of prayer from a wide range of spiritual traditions including: pilgrimages, spiritual agreements, blessings, chanting, poetry and calls to prayer.  Please join us for this deeper look into prayer.
 

Union with the Divine

Our third show on prayer explores how we can use our prayers to deepen our connection to the Divine.  Instead of seeing God as something separate and inaccessible to us, we can find God within.  This week we will explore the silent prayer of uniting with the Divine.  Join us as we go even deeper into the topic of prayer.

Prayers of Gratitude

A branch of Hawaiian spirituality holds an invitation to "See everything as beautiful."  When we attain the state of gratitude, we do see everything as beautiful.  Join us this week, as we explore prayers of gratitude and open ourselves further to the great spiritual blessing of prayer in our lives.  "Thank you!"