Vipassana Meditation
Vipassana meditation is a practice used originally by Buddhists for centering and relaxation. People who practice this style of meditation are seeking to become more aware of the present moment. Many artists and creative types of benefited tremendously from "being in the moment."
This is a concept that claims to help people in all professions and in all stages of their lives. When you're present in your life, you tend to be more focused, more centered, and even more considerate of others. Being in the moment is one of the best ways to learn to appreciate your life, and it's also an excellent tool for living your life to your greatest potential.
To truly pull back from the negative words and thoughts that are crowding your mind, you need to overcome the anger inspired in you by other people or uncomfortable situations. The meditation style called "Be Still and Know" helps you do just that, but without masking real thoughts and emotions in a sea of hypnotic mantras and chants as traditional Buddhist meditations do. With "Be Still and Know," practitioners decrease their sensitivity to imperfections by simply observing their thoughts and emotions. Your mind shifts from obsessive thinking and worrying to simple observation, making it possible to achieve peace of mind and mental clarity.
With the right instruction, you can learn how to reach levels of awareness that you may never have imagined possible. In addition to increased awareness, people who practice meditation also tend to react less impulsively and emotionally to life's setbacks and disappointing events. At the Foundation of Human Understanding, we offer learning tools for the practice of the "Be Still and Know" meditation. Find out more by calling us at (800) 877-3227 or (541) 956-6700 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 1000, Grants Pass, Oregon 97528.
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