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Using The Map - Part 1

Using The Map
When there is tension in a particular part of the body, this represents a tension in a
particular part of the consciousness, about a particular part of the person's life. Being
aware of these associations helps one to see the importance of resolving the tense issues
in their life. If it were only a question of doing what is necessary for the person to be happy, that
would be reason enough to motivate the person to want to change something that doesn't
work for them, but here, we see that it is also a matter of health. The issues that are
unresolved in a person's life are, in fact, hazardous to their health.
When we see the correspondences between the consciousness and the body, we see the
degree to which we each create our reality. In fact, those words begin to take on a new
meaning. We see how everything begins in our consciousness and we are able to look
around us at other aspects of our lives in the same way. When we see how the body carries out the messages and deepest wishes of the Being within the body, we can realize that the process can go in more than one direction. If our consciousness is directing how we develop symptoms, it can also direct how we release these same symptoms. If our consciousness can make our body ill, our consciousness can make our body well.
The logical conclusion of this process is that anything can be healed.
The Eight Human Talents General Overview of the Chakra System
FIRST CHAKRA: Area of the Body: Organs of Elimination
HUMAN TALENT: Acceptance
COLOR: Red
SHADOW EMOTION(S): Resentment, Rigidity
ELEMENT: Earth
SECOND CHAKRA: Area of the Body: The Sexual Organs
HUMAN TALENT: Creativity
COLOR: Orange
SHADOW EMOTION(S): Passionate manipulation, Guilt
ELEMENT: Water
THIRD CHAKRA: Area of the Body: Navel Center
HUMAN TALENT: Commitment
COLOR: Yellow Shadow
EMOTION(S): Anger, Greed
ELEMENT: Fire
FOURTH CHAKRA: Area of the Body: Heart Center
HUMAN TALENT: Compassion COLOR: Green Shadow
EMOTION(S): Fear, Attachment
ELEMENT: Air
FIFTH CHAKRA: Area of the Body: Throat
HUMAN TALENT: Truth
COLOR: Blue Shadow
EMOTION(S): Denial, Abruptness
ELEMENT: Ether
SIXTH CHAKRA: Area of the Body: Third Eye Point
HUMAN TALENT: Intuition
COLOR: Indigo
SHADOW EMOTION(S): Confusion, Depression
ELEMENT: None
SEVENTH CHAKRA: Area of the Body: Crown of the Head
HUMAN TALENT: Boundlessness
COLOR: Violet
SHADOW EMOTION(S): Grief
ELEMENT: None
From - The Body Mirror System of Healing

 

THE TEMPLE

THE Temple represents the external Universe. The Magician must take it as he finds it, so that it is of no particular shape; yet we find written, Liber VII, vi, 2: "We made us a Temple of stones in the shape of the Universe, even as thou didst wear openly and I concealed." This shape is the Vesica Piscis; but it is only the greatest of the Magicians who can thus fashion the Temple. There may, however, be some choice of rooms; this refers to the power of the Magician to reincarnate in a suitable body. {55} {diagram on this page: a magical circle reminiscent of an illustration in the "Treasure House of Images" in the Equinox. Caption below: "THE CIRCLE".}

 

THE ALTAR

The Altar represents the solid basis of the work, the fixed Will<> of the Magician; and the law under which he works. Within this altar everything is kept, since everything is subject to law. Except the lamp. According to some authorities the Altar should be made of oak to represent the stubbornness and rigidity of law; others would make it of Acacia, for Acacia is the symbol of resurrection. The Altar is a double cube, which is a rough way of symbolizing the Great Work; for the doubling of the cube, like the squaring of the circle, was one of the great problems of antiquity. The surface of this Altar is composed of ten squares. The top is Kether, and the bottom Malkuth. The height of the Altar is equal to the height above the ground of the navel of the Magician. The Altar is connected with the Ark of the Covenant, Noah's Ark, the nave ("navis," a ship) of the Church, and many other symbols of antiquity, whose symbolism has been well worked out in an anonymous book called "The Cannon,"<> (Elkin Mathews), which should be studied carefully before constructing the Altar. For this Altar must embody the Magician's knowledge of the laws of Nature, which are the laws through which he works. He should endeavour to make geometrical constructions to symbolize cosmic measurements. For example, he may take the two diagonals as (say) the diameter of the sun. Then the side of the altar will be found to have a length equal to some other cosmic measure, a vesica drawn on the side some other, a "rood cross" within the vesica yet another. Each Magician should work out his own system of symbolism -- and he need not confine himself to cosmic measurements. He might, for example, find some relation to express the law of inverse squares. The top of the Altar shall be covered with gold, and on this gold should be engraved some such figure as the Holy Oblation, or the New Jerusalem, or, if he have the skill, the Microcosm of Vitruvius, of which we give illustrations. On the sides of the Altar are also sometimes drawn the great tablets {diagrams on this page, at top the microcosm of Vitruvius from the title page decoration (not frontispiece as is sometimes said) to Robert Fludd's "Utriusque Cosmi Maioris scilicet et Minoris Metaphysica, Physica, Atque Technica Historia", based on a Renaissance copy of Vitruvius' 1st century "De Architectura" as interpreted by Cesariano in 1521, minus Fludd's rope, clouds and winged fawn+hourglass, with the caption beneath "DESIGN SUITABLE FOR TOP OF ALTAR", and below that a geometrical figure of the planets and stars from "The Cannon" fig. 3, p. 30, chap. II. with the under caption "THE HOLY OBLATION"
of the elements, and the sigils of the holy elemental kings, as shown in The Equinox, No. VII; for these are syntheses of the forces of Nature. Yet these are rather special than general symbols, and this book purports to treat only of the grand principles of working. diagram on this page: Inside a dashed equilateral triangle are a scourge, chain, dagger and a wide, low perfume bottle shaped like a woman's breast with nipple, below this is a scale in inches and below that the caption "THE SCOURGE, THE DAGGER, AND THE CHAIN; ENCLOSING THE PHIAL FOR THE HOLY OIL."}

 

Stress 7 - Relieving Stress With Spirituality

A religious or spirituality lifestyle is generally a healthy one. Many people, especially seniors, use prayer as a means of relieving stress. The daily personal and spiritual practice of prayer can nurture your soul. There is a difference between prayer and meditation. Prayer helps you to build a relationship with God. Prayer is talking to God and meditation is listening. Once you have built a relationship with God and you feel connected to Him, it gives you peace above all understanding. God wants you to turn everything over to Him. God wants you to trust Him. During the state of turning everything over to God, you will feel calmer, safer and joyful, and it is through this relationship when you develop a buffer against stress. The joy comes in knowing that God always keep His promise. God will work it out!

 

Morning Meditation

When we meditate in the morning we have an opportunity to enter into an atmosphere of inner peace before entering into the world at large.

Tejvan became interested in meditation and eastern mysticism whilst studying at University in Oxford. After studying various spiritual traditions he became a meditation student of Sri Chinmoy. Tejvan now offers meditation classes on behalf of the Sri Chinmoy Centre. http://www.srichinmoybio.co.uk/

 

Meditation Advantages

The advantages of meditation are widely known, and as a practice it is garnering more and more respect amongst alternative and traditional medical professionals the world over. From high profile medical research through to the swelling body of empirical evidence, meditation is quickly becoming seen as a viable way to improve well-being and to achieve personal healing on a spiritual and physical way. In this article we’ll look at some of the major advantages of meditation that you can enjoy after learning the process.

Inner peace
On a spiritual level, meditation is the fastest and most complete way to achieve inner peace and find yourself. With meditation training you can become one with your emotions and your problems, and overcome any underlying insecurities or worries to achieve an unprecedented level of inner peace and harmony. By learning the basics of meditation, you too can benefit from the spiritual advantages brought about by achieving a greater level of inner peace and well being in your own spare time, whilst enjoying the long-term health benefits of meditating.

Cure illness
Study after study coming from top worldwide research institutions is showing undeniably that meditation can have an effect on overall well being. Add to that the piles of anecdotal evidence available that suggest the overall benefits of meditation for numerous conditions and you’ve got yourself a powerful all natural remedy that can take as little or as much time as you like, and doesn’t cost the earth. Used in conjunction with conventional medicines, there’s no reason why your meditation shouldn’t help you on your road to recovery.

De-stress
Nowadays life can get tough, and we never seem to have enough time for anything. Why not escape from the stresses and strains of your daily routine by learning how to meditate, with a view to improving your overall well being and allowing you to completely relax and forget about your worries and troubles. For de-stressing after a hard day, there’s nothing quite like a meditation session to realign the spirit and get you right back on track.

Decrease blood pressure
Amongst some of the more prominent medical benefits of meditating, decreasing blood pressure comes naturally as one of the major upshots of a devoted meditating ritual to improve your general health and help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke linked with elevated blood pressure.

Improve airflow to the lungs
Additionally, meditating on a regular basis can be a great way to improve the airflow to your lungs, which can eventually improve the flow of oxygen through the bloodstream which in turn can provide a wealth of health benefits off its own back, adding to the overall medical benefits of meditation.

Whilst it’s not at first obvious to the outsider, those in the know about meditation understand exactly what it can do for the body, and the wealth of benefits it can bring once you learn the basic process and begin to establish a routine of meditation within your day to day life.
By: David Rodgers

 

The Health Benefits of Daily Meditation

If you are serious about meditating it is imperative to set yourself a schedule or timetable so you can meditate on a regular basis. You don’t have to meditate every day, but you do want to arrange your life so you have some time set aside on a regular basis.

Meditation is often miss-understood by those that do not practice it. However, just because people do not understand the principles behind meditation doesn’t mean that it is not a worth while thing to do. Many people that practice meditation on a daily or regular basis have reported that they feel better both physically and mentally. Scientists have conducted studies that have identified those who practice meditation regularly live longer than those who don’t. In fact many people have said that daily meditation has even helped them feel younger.

Don’t be put off by the task of having to try and arrange a daily meditation schedule. There is lots of help and resources available both off and online. You will probably be able to find local daily meditation seminars and classes that are run at a convenient time to fit in with your lifestyle. If you are slightly self conscious about meditating in front of others, search the net for daily meditation. Here you will find a wealth of information and aids like: mats, cushions, music, benches etc. You will also be able to find meditation instructions for the beginner which is always a great help. Study a few guides and read a few books and before you know it you will be meditating with the best.

There are many benefits to daily meditation and some of these are:
1. Freeing your mind. In the society we live in there are a lot of stresses and strains in everyday life. Having the ability to relieve that stress and free your self on a daily basis is very rejuvenating. If possible meditate on a daily basis for this reason alone.
2. Physical exercise. Meditation does not have to mean sitting still for long periods of time. It is important to stretch your muscles both before and after daily meditation. This will help make your body more flexible and will help you to stay comfortable while you are meditating.
3. Feeling young again. As daily meditation helps you to feel young this is a huge benefit. You will get an increase in both mental and physical energy which will help you in your day to day life.

The benefits of daily meditation are not instantenous. (There are very few instant benefits in life). Just like a tree takes a life time to grow strong, meditation takes a long time to slow down the aging process or rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. The sooner you start to meditate and the more often you meditate, the quicker you will reach your goal. This is one of the key reasons why daily meditation is beneficial. Meditation is not something that you can over do. You possibly don’t want to spend you whole life in a trance, but even if you are able to spend a few hours a day, it will not do you any harm.