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==Heading==
===Topic: ''Purpose and Importance of Stillness''===
===Group: [[11:11 Progress Group]]===
==Facilitators==
===Teacher: [[Ophelius]]===
===TR: [[Chris Maurus]]===
==Session==
===Lesson===
Teacher Ophelius: “Dear One, the question has been asked about the [[purpose]] and importance of ‘Stillness’ [[meditation]] and how it differs from the practice of ‘mindfulness’ — a popular [[method]] used by many in western culture to [[focus]] the mind on present [[awareness]]. There are many forms of meditation used by men and women around the world and each produces varying benefits depending on the [[intention]] used when participating in the [[practice]]. The one unifying benefit is that meditation brings the mind into a state of ‘true [[consciousness]],’ meaning: It has a grounding effect to release the mind from [[material]] concerns, emotional distresses, and the circumstances of time related activities, bringing awareness to the present [[moment]] — to experience a state of simply ‘being.’ Stillness however, has an intention and goes beyond this [[static]] state of present moment awareness and brings consciousness into a more unified state with the [[Ta|Indwelling Spirit of the Creator]].
“An [[atheist]] can benefit from mindfulness meditation as can any other person having the [[intention]] that there are [[therapeutic]] benefits to be had from the practice — there is no [[faith]] or religious [[beliefs]] necessary to bring consciousness into a more pure state. Once in this place of present-centered awareness, consciousness itself first begins to connect to the conscious state of its most [[intimate]] [[companion]] — the [[body]], which has its own consciousness — in every cell, every tissue, every organ. The body continually ‘broadcasts’ its needs to your consciousness. However, because of [[mind]] chatter, clutter, material and emotional distresses and [[distractions]], the internal ‘voice’ is vanquished and the mind pays no attention until the body ‘screams’ using [[pain]] to get your immediate attention.
“It is a known [[fact]] that persons who practice any form of meditation or mindfulness will begin to pursue a [[healthier]] lifestyle because they unknowingly are ‘hearing’ the voice of their body’s consciousness and shall begin doing those things that bring [[vitality]] to the total system — mind, body, and spirit. Whether or not they acknowledge the ‘[[spirit]]’ as a part of their total system does not prevent them from the benefits of [[communicating]] with their [[Ta|Indwelling God Fragment]] at some level. Intention, dear one, is the key to opening up a [[channel]] with the spirit part of your system.
“Stillness [[meditation]] has an intention and recognition of the ‘primary [[relationship]]’ — the parent/child relationship between you and the [[Universal Father]]. When you enter into stillness, you open [[your mind]] and remove all barriers, conditions, and concerns, and extend your [[faith]] as the hand that reaches up to God while you wait in [[silence]] for the ‘handshake’ of God reaching down to you. In this period of ‘waiting’ in [[silence]], many [[insights]] and discoveries may be [[experienced]] as your thoughts thin and your mind becomes [[quiet]].
===Closing===
“Eventually, and with enough practice and [[perseverance]], your mind shall come into a place of pure consciousness like a placid lake — there is a state of [[unity]] — a handshake with God. Many who reach this place are actually startled by it and immediately break away from it as it is something that has never before been [[experienced]]. Once this moment of pure consciousness has been [[attained]], the meditator shall be encouraged to try again and again, each time extending the period of [[unity]]. This place of pure consciousness is beyond all [[words]] and [[understanding]], yet to experience it, brings [[healing]] on many levels and builds faith in the assurance of eternal life as a child of God.
“Peace to you,
“The Circle of Seven.”
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
[[Category: 11:11 Progress Group]]
[[Category: Ophelius]]
[[Category: Chris]]
[[Category: Meditation]]
[[Category: 2016]]
[[File:Teaching_buddha_small.jpg|right|frame]]
==Heading==
===Topic: ''Purpose and Importance of Stillness''===
===Group: [[11:11 Progress Group]]===
==Facilitators==
===Teacher: [[Ophelius]]===
===TR: [[Chris Maurus]]===
==Session==
===Lesson===
Teacher Ophelius: “Dear One, the question has been asked about the [[purpose]] and importance of ‘Stillness’ [[meditation]] and how it differs from the practice of ‘mindfulness’ — a popular [[method]] used by many in western culture to [[focus]] the mind on present [[awareness]]. There are many forms of meditation used by men and women around the world and each produces varying benefits depending on the [[intention]] used when participating in the [[practice]]. The one unifying benefit is that meditation brings the mind into a state of ‘true [[consciousness]],’ meaning: It has a grounding effect to release the mind from [[material]] concerns, emotional distresses, and the circumstances of time related activities, bringing awareness to the present [[moment]] — to experience a state of simply ‘being.’ Stillness however, has an intention and goes beyond this [[static]] state of present moment awareness and brings consciousness into a more unified state with the [[Ta|Indwelling Spirit of the Creator]].
“An [[atheist]] can benefit from mindfulness meditation as can any other person having the [[intention]] that there are [[therapeutic]] benefits to be had from the practice — there is no [[faith]] or religious [[beliefs]] necessary to bring consciousness into a more pure state. Once in this place of present-centered awareness, consciousness itself first begins to connect to the conscious state of its most [[intimate]] [[companion]] — the [[body]], which has its own consciousness — in every cell, every tissue, every organ. The body continually ‘broadcasts’ its needs to your consciousness. However, because of [[mind]] chatter, clutter, material and emotional distresses and [[distractions]], the internal ‘voice’ is vanquished and the mind pays no attention until the body ‘screams’ using [[pain]] to get your immediate attention.
“It is a known [[fact]] that persons who practice any form of meditation or mindfulness will begin to pursue a [[healthier]] lifestyle because they unknowingly are ‘hearing’ the voice of their body’s consciousness and shall begin doing those things that bring [[vitality]] to the total system — mind, body, and spirit. Whether or not they acknowledge the ‘[[spirit]]’ as a part of their total system does not prevent them from the benefits of [[communicating]] with their [[Ta|Indwelling God Fragment]] at some level. Intention, dear one, is the key to opening up a [[channel]] with the spirit part of your system.
“Stillness [[meditation]] has an intention and recognition of the ‘primary [[relationship]]’ — the parent/child relationship between you and the [[Universal Father]]. When you enter into stillness, you open [[your mind]] and remove all barriers, conditions, and concerns, and extend your [[faith]] as the hand that reaches up to God while you wait in [[silence]] for the ‘handshake’ of God reaching down to you. In this period of ‘waiting’ in [[silence]], many [[insights]] and discoveries may be [[experienced]] as your thoughts thin and your mind becomes [[quiet]].
===Closing===
“Eventually, and with enough practice and [[perseverance]], your mind shall come into a place of pure consciousness like a placid lake — there is a state of [[unity]] — a handshake with God. Many who reach this place are actually startled by it and immediately break away from it as it is something that has never before been [[experienced]]. Once this moment of pure consciousness has been [[attained]], the meditator shall be encouraged to try again and again, each time extending the period of [[unity]]. This place of pure consciousness is beyond all [[words]] and [[understanding]], yet to experience it, brings [[healing]] on many levels and builds faith in the assurance of eternal life as a child of God.
“Peace to you,
“The Circle of Seven.”
[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]
[[Category: 11:11 Progress Group]]
[[Category: Ophelius]]
[[Category: Chris]]
[[Category: Meditation]]
[[Category: 2016]]
