| My Meditation Practice by Bryan Bertsch I was in a job interview the other day and my meditation practice was discussed. The interviewer asked me why I meditate. This is not the first time IÕve been asked this question by a casual observer, and each time I donÕt feel IÕve given a proper answer. Of course, the ÒrightÓ answer can go on indefinitely, probably much longer than the curious person intended. But this last incident gave me reason to re-explore why I indeed choose to meditate. In one sentence, I meditate to realize my full potential on Earth. That is a pretty expansive answer. One of the keys to my meditation is learning how to weave expansive ideas and dreams with somewhat mundane, everyday actions and create the life I desire! To that end, meditation brings me clarity, focus and intent so that I can live my life to its fullest. Clarity My meditation practice brings clarity to every aspect of my life. I am able to tune into my life purpose and I learn how my relationships, career and hobbies support this purpose. I do this by reaching my consciousness on a cellular level by spiraling, internal energies. I connect to my major organs and glands, my spine and bones and receive information from these sources. I connect to my sixth sense or intuition through the wonder of my body! This opens the door for a dialogue between my emotional, mental and spiritual bodies through my physical body. I am then able to observe myself from a higher perspective and see how my choices have led me to a certain point. I connect to my higher self, which is not limited to the physical realm and through a dialogue check in and notice what my desires are. Once I know my desire, I can work with my internal energies and my higher guidance to come up with a plan to bring this into physical reality. Sometimes the directions are clear. Other times I trust that I will get the information when I need it. The clarity begins by focusing within and rises when I combine it with the unlimited energies of the Universe. I connect my powerful emotions and feelings with my desires and direct this energy into my physical body. I become an energized magnet and I use that power to bring clarity into my everyday life. Focus Through practice, the meditation teaches me to focus my mind on what I desire. The desire starts expansively: I intend to realize my full potential on Earth. I then build from that until I reach more mundane actions that I do throughout the day. Before I began meditating, my mind was very scattered and wandered aimlessly. I had this awesome tool but there was no leadership, no direction. Meditation has taught me to utilize the potential of my mind. Again, it begins by directing energy internally ø observing, revitalizing and harmonizing my energy. I can travel outside my body and connect to higher guides that further connect me with my desires. I then choose actions to bring these desires into my reality. Sometimes these actions are very specific (go seek a job interview) and sometimes they are general (remain positive and open). Neither the general nor specific exercises are always simple. But doing them aligns me with my highest potential and keeps me focused. Staying on my path can be uncomfortable at times, but I have already learned it is more difficult straying away. What begins as a meditation exercise soon expands into my everyday interactions and I am able to bring this observation and focus into a higher percentage of decisions that I make. Eventually I intend to make all decisions with this clarity and focus in mind. This is an exercise that could take a lifetime! Intent Now that I have clarity and focus I can live my life with intention. I understand that every decision that I make layers into my overall focus and this creates my life! This is a major realization ø one that brings empowerment. There is great power in understanding that I have complete control over who I am. Living my life with intention begins in my meditation space. I have created a safe, sacred place for me to go and wish and dream and be whomever I want. I can then take with me what I desire and use that to create my life. In everyday life it is not always easy to be in that expansive place. People may laugh at you, limit you or tell you that your dream is impossible. But you can choose to listen to your higher voices, your higher knowing and that is what meditation brings to me. There is plenty of help all around. Having a regular practice allows me to connect with this support more frequently. As I am shifting my energy, I am able to tune into these Òenergy helpersÓ because I am resonating at their frequency. This opportunity gives me new perspectives and allows me to shift whole belief systems. I can also let go of stuck or stagnant energy that no longer serves me. In addition, as my energy shifts I connect with new, wonderful people here that promote my purpose. I get introduced to a new friend, I bump into the right stranger, or more frequently, I connect more deeply with someone who I have already known. Instead of talking sports with my brother, we may talk about family and health or personal struggles. We connect on a higher plane. Then we can wrap up with our banter about last weekÕs football game. It is pretty amazing looking at all the benefits that meditation offers me. These are often overlooked on those days that I drag my feet into my meditation space. But as its become an everyday ritual, it gets easier and easier to do. Each individual sitting may not solve my lifeÕs struggles but as they are layered they provide for me a parallel reality that I can use to navigate my way to success and greatness. And with that is finding my clarity, focus and intentÉeach and every day! Bryan Bertsch teaches meditation one-on-one and in groups. He sees clients for personal sessions at his office in Minneapolis, MN. Bryan is currently taking on new clients. He can be reached at (651) 335-4577 or visit him online at http://bryanbertsch.com Copyright © 2004 Bryan Bertsch |
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