Have you tried meditation? Meditation is practiced to create intentional focus and clarity of mind, and to feel the inner peace, self-love and acceptance vital for a vibrant life. Meditation can also be a way to give the brain a much-needed break from the stresses and distractions of daily life that are taking up too much of our brain power. It can be an excellent way to relax, strengthen your mind-body connection, and get in touch with your authentic self ~ but for some people, sitting and thinking about nothing can be difficult.
If you find meditation difficult, gazing at a visual image can help you disengage from external distractions and connect you with the universe within. Art depicting the energy and symmetry of the universe has been used as a visual aid for meditation since ancient times, like the circular mandala designs used in South and East Asia. When you meditate while gazing at an image of universal energy, it is possible to feel part of it.
One modern visualization of universal energy that you might find helpful is called LifeParticles, the name of the essence of life energy itself, as envisioned by Ilchi Lee, founder of Body & Brain Yoga and Tai Chi. While in deep meditation, he saw the eternal energy and vibration of the universe as a LifeParticle sun. He replicated this vision to share with the world and to inspire others. As an aid to meditation, depictions of the LifeParticle sun are intended to help you feel the oneness of universal energy.
In addition to visual aids, another way to improve your meditation experience is by following the voice of an expert guide. Meditation can also be enhanced with the subtle use of music, vibration tones and other sounds such as those found in the natural world.
Try meditating with the intention of releasing all that does not serve you, and imagine amplifying your brain power as your body becomes pure energy. Observe and accept any sensations your body feels with a quiet mind. Relax into the sensations and imagine the energy changing in your cells. In your mind’s eye, visualize your body becoming completely healthy with refreshing energy.
Many benefits have been attributed to the regular practice of meditation. These are just a few:
What do you love most about meditation? How do you connect with the essence within? Do you have a favorite method? Share your experience with us!
If you want to learn more about LifeParticle meditation, Body & Brain Yoga and Tai Chi centers and affiliated businesses have resources you can try:
Check out this short video primer about the concept of LifeParticles:
View the full-length documentary about the transformative nature of LifeParticles, featuring Ilchi Lee, Neale Donald Walsch, and Dr. Stuart Hameroff.
LifeParticle Meditation: A Practical Guide to Healing and Transformation, by Ilchi Lee
You can send LifeParticles to yourself, loved ones, and the world by carrying a LifeParticle Sun Card.