Tag Archives: Centering

A Contemplative Conversation

The following is a compilation of dialogues I had with someone over the recent weeks. The compilation was made by that person, who decided to put together the substantive portions of the spiritual conversations we had. In his own words: … Continue reading

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The “F” Word Mantra

Strangely enough, almost any human activity when done mindfully and with full awareness can be the subject of a centering practice. The range of it is unimaginable — from the repetitive act of scrubbing and wiping soiled dishes in the … Continue reading

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What Centering Is and Is Not

Technically, centering is NOT meditation.  This is a very important distinction every student of meditation should know and discern, because many students are misled into thinking that their initial or introductory centering practice is already the very practice of meditation, … Continue reading

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Online Conversations

We have allocated and dedicated a Facebook page titled “A Contemplative Life,” for the purpose of carrying on online conversations primarily on the subjects of higher spirituality, contemporary mysticism, the spiritual journey, and the art and practice of living the … Continue reading

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Webinar Series on Contemporary Mysticism

A  joyous greeting to all followers, friends, patrons and visitors of our site, The Mystical Path. Beginning this year, we plan to open and start a series of small, intimate online seminar-workshops over the Internet (webinars) on the theme of … Continue reading

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Centering Practices

  There are many, many ways to relax the body/mind, to detach or “disengage from everyday human awareness,” and to center the gravity or focus of awareness, as a preparation for entering the meditative state of mind and to experience … Continue reading

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My Breathing and Smiling Meditation

  I have practiced Thich Nhat Hanh’s breathing meditation technique for years, since I came across it in his book. I adapted and infused the technique with variations of my own over time. It is ideal for centering. Here is … Continue reading

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DE-switching the Brain to EMFs with Dr. Manfred Doepp

  As you might know, I am an active advocate of neuroscience as a tool for understanding the human condition and its application as an efficient aid to spiritual practice and development. (Refer to our following pages: The Science Connection … Continue reading

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We Are the World… and the Children

  Please, please stop the killing of OUR CHILDREN, wherever they may be, whatever age they may be, whoever they may be. Mind you, the world does it in more ways than one — through crime, war, hunger, poverty, harmful … Continue reading

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