HEALING

Finding Peace Amidst Chaos: Embracing Buddhist Loving-Kindness in Times of Global Conflict

    In a world afflicted by war, many of us find ourselves overwhelmed with a profound sense of helplessness. The relentless barrage of harrowing news stories and distressing images can leave us feeling anxious and impotent. While many people are finding physical, concrete ways to contribute support and aid to those in need, some of us feel that there's little we can do to alleviate the suffering of those directly affected. There is however a transformative Buddhist practice that can make a meaningful difference, it's called loving-kindness, or Metta. This ancient tradition not only offers solace to our hearts but also radiates compassion and peace into the world. Loving-kindness, or Metta, is a fundamental practice in Buddhism that involves cultivating an attitude of unconditional love and benevolence towards oneself and all beings. This practice is a deliberate and mindful intention to foster goodwill and kindness. Anyone, regardless of religious affiliation, can adopt this practice as a beacon of hope and positivity in troubled times. To begin, follow these steps:   Cultivating loving-kindness deepens your compassion for others, inspiring actions that promote peace and support for those in need. This compassionate outlook can drive meaningful change in your life, your family and even your community and beyond. When embraced by individuals around the world, the practice of loving-kindness can create a powerful ripple effect, with

Tonglen

Absolute Teachings - the nature of mind, thoughts, and emotions Whatever arises in the mind is fresh; the essence of realization. When you are in the throws of shenpa how to realize its emptiness nature, its freshness, its openness. like labelling thinking is an absolute instruction in away- it's like pointing out that it's just ineffable, it's just words that aren't even being spoken, but we hear it, and it's very convincing but just thoughts, just like touching a bubble with a feather, or clouds in the sky. when you are in the throws of the shenpa Tonglen is Tibetan for 'giving and taking' (or sending and receiving) and refers to a meditation practice found in Tibetan Buddhism. In particular, to care about other people who are fearful, angry, jealous, overpowered by addictions of all kinds, arrogant, proud, miserly, selfish, mean—you name it—to have compassion and to care for these people, means not to run from the pain of finding these things in ourselves. In fact, one’s whole attitude toward pain can change. Instead of fending it off and hiding from it, one could open one’s heart and allow oneself to feel that pain, feel it as something that will soften and purify us and make us far more loving and kind. The tonglen practice is a method for connecting with suffering—ours and that which

White Light Healing; Tapping Into Universal Energy

Here is Melanie Tonia Evans' white light healing visualization technique (© 2005) for self-healing in its entirety: Lie down, and have your eyes closed, and feel relaxed. Do some deep slow breathing until you feel that you are in a peaceful state. Meditation music, candles, and incense, or the smell of oils can be very helpful. It is imperative that this time is free of distractions. I often advise people to do this early in the morning whilst lying in the sanctuary of their bedroom, or late at night when the house is quiet. Make sure the phone is off. Imagine an enormous light over the top of you (like a large billiard table light), make sure in your visualization that the light is longer and wider than you are, and that it is about two feet above you. In your mind's eye switch on the white light healing light capacity of the light, and “feel” a powerful warmth and “see” a blinding white light coming out of the light. Feel the sensation of the light on you. Know that this light represents Universal Healing and that there is no greater power of “perfection”, and that no earthly disease is immune to such power and perfection. Feel the light enter your body, and know that it energises your killer T Cells into action. “See” and

Emotional Healing – Letting Go Of Negative Feelings

We have all experienced loss, heartache, and sorrow. Nobody wants to go through emotional pain, but it is an inevitable human experience. As the Buddha taught, we are each given ten thousand joys and ten thousand sorrows. The challenge lies in not getting mired in either the joy or the pain, keeping our hearts open and soft instead of closed and constricted. If we hold on to the hurts and wounds of the past, we start to accumulate emotional baggage—the dead weight of old experiences. Freeing yourself from this emotional baggage is crucial because dwelling on the past prevents you from participating in the present, which is the only place in which you can experience love, happiness, fulfillment, and miracles. Many people are hesitant to approach their inner pain and afraid to open old wounds. Yet it isn’t necessary to charge into a minefield, and you don’t have to brace yourself for a second round of hurt. By following the seven steps to emotional freedom, the healing process can unfold naturally, and when it does, you will experience relief and a surge of wellbeing Take your time with each step, and don’t move on until you feel satisfied that the current step is working for you. For most people, it helps to have someone else join you in the exercise. Their presence provides reassurance that you

3 Ways You Can Easily Start Channelling Positive Energy

Channelling positive energy can be good for your health and relationships. If you've been feeling tired or down lately, you need more positivity in your life. People will start noticing the difference, and it will only work out in your favour. Most of us are reserved about approaching individuals who give out negative vibes. Here's where you should start in your pursuit of happiness. 3 Ways You Can Easily Start Channelling Positive Energy 1. Work on Yourself Channelling positive energy cannot start from anyone else but you. You can't ask your favourite aunt to lend you some of her confidence. When you're feeling depressed, it can be hard to muster up the energy to do anything. But start slowly; start by doing the following: • Make a list of things you enjoy(ed) doing. Projecting enjoyable things in your mind will give you that extra boost of positivity. • Set aside an hour or two a day to do the things you enjoy. Cross them off your list as you're progressing. It will give you a sense of accomplishment. • Create something new. Start writing down your thoughts in a diary. Sing a song you wouldn't be caught singing. Get some painting supplies and try to express what's been bothering you on canvas. • Open yourself up to new experiences. Often, the only reason we're feeling down

Prayers for Healing | Shamanic Healing

Shamanic Prayers for Healing - Elemental Prayer Shaman use many methods to align and to connect themselves with the spiritual and metaphysical realm. One of the ways they do this is through taking time to connect with and acknowledge the elemental powers of nature, the universe, God or Creator, through prayer. The Shamanic Elemental Prayer is one of many prayers for healing and spiritual balance, that we are blessed to have access to from the sharing of Shamanic wisdom and rituals. This prayer is beautiful, and equally so is the Shamanic view of its purpose - Walking In Balance With The Earth. Shamanic Healing Prayers use a prayer ritual to attain attunement and to harmonize with the elemental energies. This is known as walking in balance with the earth. When in balance we are whole, when unbalanced we need to look inward and address that which is leading us astray. prayers for healing Following is the prayer for healing, I hope you love it as much I do. Prayers for Healing * Feel free to substitute ''Great Spirit'' with whichever term feels right for you, be it God, Goddess, Creator, Universe, etc   Facing East Great Spirit of the East, warmth of the rising sun, Spirit of the new day. From you comes the energy that sustains all energies. The vital spark, power to act and to create,

White Light Healing – Here’s how!

White Light Healing – Energy Boost White light healing is a very old method of cleansing and renewing energy. I most frequently perform this for my clients that are suffering from depression or anxiety, as it lifts the negativity from the person, leaving them feeling far better physically and emotionally. White lighting can be done anywhere, by anyone, and requires nothing but your mental focus. (I’m serious – you can do this at the bus stop , on the train, in the doctors waiting room … This method of healing can be applied helpfully to many situations – spaces that need clearing, objects that contain unwanted energy or spirits, for the cleansing of your tarot cards, wands, instruments, crystals and other magical objects.One of the most powerful ways you can use white light, is to cleanse a person’s energy. It leaves them feeling clearer, noticeably less depressed and worried, and gives them a renewed sense of energy and vitality. Many of my clients have talked about feeling appreciably better for up to 2 weeks following a session, and I’ve found over time that I have been teaching them all to do this for themselves as it’s so beneficial. They report having great success with it, and it made me want to share it with you all. The steps are below. White Light Healing: Sit or lie

Spiritual Oils – Recipes & Instructions

Simple recipes for you to use to create and blend your own oils for love spells, prosperity and luck spells, as well as to cleanse and banish and heal. Making your own oils is quick, saves you money and ensures they are a good quality and also that the blending process is infused with ''intent'' which creates a far more powerful oil than you will buy online. Spiritual Oils for Love Spells Below you will find recipes for incense, and oils for love spells. These can be used in your spellwork, worn on your body, or to anoint a room or possession. They assist in the igniting of Attraction, and Lust, and in signalling to the guides and universe that you are seeking your soulmate. Come to Me Incense You will need: 1/4 teaspoon black coffee powder a half cup of shredded candle wax a tablespoon of corn-starch, potato starch, or tapioca flour a chopped up long stem rose extra rose petals a handful of dried jasmine or lavender a teaspoon of coriander a spoonful of raw sugar (sweet) or brown sugar (punishment or vengeance) Instructions: Mix these ingredients well. Put them in a pan or mild of a desired, store-able shape, and melt it gently. Let this cool, and then you can break off small pieces as needed. Burn in an incense burner or

Protect your Energy

This one is for all of you who have asked for tips on how to protect your energy. Here is a really simple way to do protect your energy that works for me : Lie down and close your eyes. Take a deep breath and consciously let the tension leave your body.... Fingers, neck, mouth, back... check that all are relaxed. Picture yourself lying down. Hold this image in your mind. Place a ‘bubble’ around yourself. See your body in the middle of the bubble. Note that the bubble is strong and flexible. This bubble is like a shield. Things will bounce off it, they will not penetrate it. Concentrate on shrinking the bubble to fit your body exactly. It has become a tight fit around you. It is perfectly comfortable and it fits you like a glove. This bubble is your ‘shield’. Practice seeing negative energy; harsh words, sad feelings, random spiritual energy, and so forth, just bouncing off it. See the emotions of others unable to penetrate it, the bubble is made of your energy and it is protecting you from all other energies. At first you will most likely need to practice putting this ‘shield’ around yourself 2 or 3 times a day. However as you become more familiar with it, the morning ritual should be enough. You should definitely notice changes

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