In my opinion, as we grow and learn, as our inner awareness increases, and as our outer exposure to the world at large expands, then we need to make adjustments to our "safe place." It's a good and positive sign that we are indeed growing, and that our needs and our outlooks are shifting. It seems to me that you have made some significant steps forward. :)

If I were you, I wouldn't discard your old haven. I would seal it in a pretty pink box, and put it in a corner of the new place you create as a reminder of just how far you've come. It's still there, and still a part of your growth process so I don't think you should discount it, or throw it away.

Namaste. Julia

Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

Best of luck; and be patient with yourself.

 

I have a question concerning meditation that I hope you will be able to answer. A couple of weeks ago I bought a meditation tape. It starts by guiding you through an exercise to relax your muscles. The first time I listened to the tape I began to feel nauseous after several minutes and by the time I was supposed to feel the relaxing energy moving towards my shoulders and throat I was vomiting. Needless to say I didn't continue. I've tried it several times since with varying results. Several times I've felt very nauseous and vomited again but several times I've been o.k. Any ideas why this happens? Have you ever heard of anyone else experiencing this? Sure hope you can answer this....makes me a little leery of meditating though I do want to continue.

thanks... Mary Lou

As to the tape, please don't let this experience steer you away from the positive power of meditation. I would never buy a guided visualization or meditation tape that I couldn't hear in the store first for exactly the reasons you describe. There could have been something in the background sounds and/or music; in the speech patterns; the accent; the very voice of the person; the words used; the rhythm of the delivery — many, many things that have nothing really to do with meditating, but rather a soul reaction you had to the presenter and style of presentation. This tape could have struck a soul memory from a past life, or maybe even a suppressed memory from this lifetime, that had a violent and negative effect on you.

I would encourage you to develop your own technique for meditations. If you need guided imagery, then either record your own on a home cassette, or ask a friend to record something that makes you peaceful.

Be patient with yourself, and don't give up. DON'T try to use that tape again. Take it back to the store if you can.

Namaste,
Julia

 

Bright Blessings and All Good Things, Lynne

 

Thanks, Dave

Spirit gives us more and more as our level of understanding, awareness and insight expands. It's like being 8 years old and finding yourself on the college steps. We'd be lost, confused and afraid. Yet, if we take the steps in progressive order, graduate, and then try college — we're ready. It's the same with Spirit work; at least in my view.

I do not give much credence to the agendas of organized religion. The very organization demands numbers of people and their money to survive. In the search for your own personal truths, it's always amazing and very comforting how many you cross paths with who share your views. Just allow yourself to be aware and alert to the people around you; people who are reading the same types of literature you are; who inquire about what you're doing; who have a genuine interest in talking with you. There are many out there — many more than you know — and the Net is a wonderful place to find them.

Blessings to you. Namaste. Julia

     

One day I was at home, and was cleaning the kitchen. Family was gone, and so I was singing my own little made up songs, and I was thinking about the God within. As I cleaned, I would realize the energy force that was within everything I saw or touched. Then I heard a voice, as if it were in my head or right behind me say, "Thank you, Peggy." I turned around, no one there. I had no clue why I would be thanked. I had heard voices before so it did not startle me. Now, on writing this, I understand.

The reason, I began this note was to ask for your permission to print your "Re-Creating You" lessons and exercises and put them in my High School's Library, in the Vertical Files. This would be made available for faculty and students alike. I will include your URL and your e-mail address as well. Please let me know if this is suitable. I will do as you ask.

Thankfully and sincerely,
Peggy Gerbus, St. Henry High School Media Specialist

 

You need to learn ways to quiet your mind, and turn off the noise in your head. There is an excellent exercise for this at Innerspace. Click on "Re-Creating You", then scroll down to the Exercise section, and click on "Focus". This exercise reads as though it would be very simple to do — it's NOT. However, it will break through the distractions of your thoughts, and build a skill at concentration. When you are able to do this for 1 minute, then go over to the article called "Your Own Private Retreat".

Thank you for the note, and I hope to hear of your success with the new exercises.

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