~ Meditation ~ Learning to use Visualization to Further your Path. The word meditation comes from the Latin meditatio , meaning to think or reflect upon, to contemplate, to revolve in one's mind. Ah, the key word here...the mind! All of this is something that has to do with the mind and the mental state. Yes, meditation is a state of mind!" This is the key to understanding meditation and consequently the key to understanding its effectiveness in bringing about change in the physical universe...including change in our bodies. Meditation in the broadest of its definitions "works" because of one simple law: the immutable law of Cause and Effect. In meditation a state of mind is achieved. The processes involved by various forms of meditation may appear different, but they all involve one final moving factor: the creative power of thought. In this final recognition, the order of Cause and Effect is acknowledged and the power of that fact is then evidenced in changes we evoke in the physical realm. Meditation is just one of the inklings of recognition of the final form of the '90's buzzword, "mind/body connection." Cause and Effect are linked and the direction of causality flows from the mental or implicate universe to the physical or explicate universe. To deny that is to forever remain a victim in a malevolent/benevolent universe. To acknowledge that direction of flow is to accept at once responsibility and the wonderful power of change that goes with it. Meditation has been known through the centuries in many forms. Prayer, chanting, contemplating a flame or navel, war chants, mantras, hypnosis, song and sound, visualization, body movement or non-movement, hooking up to electronic "bio-feedback" devices, breath control; all of these are just a brief listing of the ways mankind has used ritual to quiet the racket of the conscious, intellectual part of the mind and allow thought to do its perfect work. Many of the above-mentioned forms of meditation have become specialized in ritual but not in the basic understanding that Cause and Effect go in one direction only. Mind to body, never the other way around. Meditation itself, or in specialized formats such as hypnosis, bio-feedback, autogenics and others, is known to relieve stress, lower blood pressure, relieve pain, reverse the effects of devastating diseases, alleviate diabetes, sinus problems, sexual dysfunction, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, warts, allergies, reduce anxiety, eliminate insomnia and on. Put simply in the quote of Dr. Deepak Chopra in his best seller Quantum Healing, "There is nothing in the mental universe that does not leave tracks in the physical." In other words, everything in our life is affected by what we think, and most especially on the very subtle levels of the subconscious or deeper mind, the part accessed easily by meditational states of various forms. In this forum, we will be learning the power of visualization and how to focus on intent. This is the beginning of manipulating energy levels and turning thoughtforms into our reality. Magick happens when we learn to meditate to create change. This course is very much a hands-on experience in learning to relax and focus your mind to see what your higher self has to let you know about. In this course, you will learn about yourself at the same time you are teaching yourself the magick of meditation and how to focus on intent. This is so valuable in all ritual and magcik. As it is the beginning of magick . Meditation is an important tool in Magick so it is important to be able to train your self to be able to visualize. This course will help you to accomplish this very thing as you learn to concentrate and focus on a single thought. You will practice on learning to tune out the mundane sounds around you as you focus on the intent of the mediation. Students will be required to participate in a daily ritual & meditation practice, and keep a journal of their experiences. Course Requirements: Approx. One hour per session..and lesson should be repeated until the student is comfortable with the mediation, journaling each experience directly after the meditation. Then the student will write to the instructor to report their experience and what they learned about themselves. You will required to have a few tools for this course consisting of: World of Visual Meditation Course Registration Form Please Click HERE to download registration Form. To complete enrollment process please make your payment Through the PayPal Carts located below. Full Name: Magickal Name: Address: City, State & Country: Zip/Postal Code: E-Mail: Telephone: Age (Must be 18 or older): Date of Birth: dd/mm/yy Sex: Male Female Have you ever had any experience in Meditation ? If so write a short summery of your past experiences. By submitting this Registration Form, I hereby agree with, and acknowledge, The beliefs and philosophies of the Lyceum of Light & Shadows. Submission of Registration Form does not guarantee admission. Did someone recommend you? Yes No If so, who? If not, how did you hear about us? " World of Visual Meditation Course" Registration Fee $10.00 World of Visual Meditation Course Pricing List: Twelve Lesson Course - $ 99.99 (Optional) Meditation Kit - $ 49.99 (each kit is handmade by the Arch High Priestess and concecrated & Blessed individually before sending to each student. (may vary slightly from picture) Introduction Special : (Available only until September 01, 2006) (until Sept. 1, 06) : $110.00 After Sept. 1, 06 : $149.98 Optional Payments: Per Lesson: $10.00 each (payment must be paid before lesson is received.) Kit Only: $49.99 Thank you for enrolling with the Lyceum of Light & Shadows!
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