Toward a deeper meditation : rejuvenating the body, illuminating the mind, experiencing the spirit

A little time each day spent in meditation can make a world of difference in your life. Just as research has found that it is necessary for a person to dream, and getting a good night's sleep is vital to performing at optimum levels, so it is with meditation. This often under-utilized tool for life and living plays an important role in your physical, mental, and spiritual being. Even a little meditation can make a difference, and this book can help you get started or expand upon your knowledge base. You'll find out how you can attract opportunities and relationships and gain focus and perspective to make your life happier and more fulfilling. From the vital fundamentals to the most sophisticated techniques and concepts, this book has it all. The team of Edgar Cayce s teachings and John Van Auken s writings has produced some of the best content on personal spiritual growth and mind expanding enlightenment for nearly thirty years. This latest effort adds another gem in their long list. For these two authors, meditation is as important as breathing. They take the practice very seriously and yet make it so accessible, so easy to do and to do effectively. Plus, the spirit with which they approach meditation is inspiring. Few could read this latest book and not begin meditation straight away. Budgeting a little time each day to meditate seems like such a small request when you consider the benefits to one s psyche and physical health. According to Cayce and Van Auken, a little meditation pays big dividends physically, mentally, and spiritually, and it attracts the right opportunities and relationships for a happier, more fulfilling life.From the vital fundamentals to the most sophisticated techniques and concepts, this book delivers. It has focus and perspective. It has classical wisdom and modern know-how. It is a wonderfully inspiring read and a handy manual all in one. It is one of the best that team has published. Fundamental concepts -- Sanctuary -- Sabbath : the intermission -- Paradise and heaven -- The trinity and oneness -- Mind is the builder -- Mind, matter, and spirit -- Classical points of view -- Yoga sutra -- The tao : the way -- Tibetan Buddhism -- Egypt's seven gates -- The Judeo-Christian temple -- Gnosticism -- Native American visions -- Helpful perspectives -- Our souls' celestial journeys -- We are more than we imagine -- Our electromagnetic nature -- Ouspensky's dimension -- Spirit speaks to the seven centers -- Heavenly consciousness -- Getting guidance -- Importance of metaphor -- In the presence -- Helpful practices -- Journaling -- Talking with God -- Telepathy -- A diet for higher consciousness -- Staying on track -- Keep on keeping on -- Turn to the light -- Life -- Purpose -- Remain content -- Good meditation methods -- Cayce's complete method -- Cayce's special passage through dimensions of consciousness method