{"id":12716,"date":"2016-08-01T01:10:49","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T06:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=13358"},"modified":"2016-07-31T01:46:21","modified_gmt":"2016-07-31T06:46:21","slug":"a-moment-for-meditation-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2016\/08\/01\/a-moment-for-meditation-20\/","title":{"rendered":"A Moment for Meditation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Women & Goddess Meditation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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It is an understatement to say that life for women is stressful. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Every day, we are called upon to play different roles in our lives. \u00a0We are over-worked, over-stressed, pulled in ten different directions. \u00a0Everyone makes demands on our time, simply because we are women and it is *expected* of us. \u00a0As women, we also learn very quickly that the world is a dangerous place for us, simply because of our gender.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Daily, we experience a constant barrage of thoughts from without and within our own minds. \u00a0This is called \u201cmonkey mind\u201d, the constant chatter to which we listen and, once again, as women, it has more of a tendency to be negative and directed toward ourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Women are the healers of the world; the nurturers, the caretakers. \u00a0Unfortunately, we neglect to take care of ourselves. \u00a0We go un-nurtured by the most important person in our lives – our own being. \u00a0\u00a0This needs to change.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Women are special and we have a unique perspective on the world that is not shared by men. \u00a0We are ten times stronger intuitively than males. \u00a0We are more in tune with our emotions, thoughts and feelings. \u00a0We tend to forget that we are also powerful in ways that men are not.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Meditation can help us in all areas of our lives. \u00a0It will help us to clear our thoughts. \u00a0It brings clarity, it calms our nerves and helps us to eliminate the negative thoughts and feelings that we wish to rid ourselves of. \u00a0\u00a0As with any other spiritual path, it is a way of training our mind; and as such, it is not an easy or quick journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As a long-time teacher of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, as well as a Goddess-based Witch & Priestess, I tend to bring the Goddess into my meditation practice. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ideally, you should have a designated place in which to meditate, set up with a small altar, incense, a candle, a representation of the Goddess of your choice. \u00a0I change my Goddess altar depending upon my need. \u00a0For music, find something that speaks to your spirit, or a Goddess meditation. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Let this be your time to nurture and take care of yourself. \u00a0This is your special time in a place of serenity. \u00a0\u00a0The following can get you started with a beautiful and meaningful meditation practice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Your candles are lit, incense wafting through the room. \u00a0Sit comfortably in easy pose, cross-legged on the floor. \u00a0If you are unable to sit on the floor, a straight-backed chair works well. \u00a0You want to be comfortable, but it is important that the spine be straight. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You want to center yourself, to be in that moment, in that time, in that place. \u00a0\u00a0Bring your hands into prayer position at your chest, or you may simply rest your hands on your knees. \u00a0Close your eyes and gently roll them up so that they are focused upon your third eye, that space between your eyebrows in the middle of your forehead. \u00a0\u00a0Begin to slowly and deeply inhale and exhale. \u00a0Take your time, don\u2019t rush through it. \u00a0Really feel each breath; \u00a0on your breath. \u00a0\u00a0Breath = Prana = Life \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, with each inhale, bring into your body a sense of peace, a sense of calm. \u00a0Let it infuse your entire being, beginning with the heart chakra and working outward. \u00a0With each exhale, release any stress, tension or negativity you are holding within your body, even that of which you may not even be consciously aware. \u00a0Allow yourself to let it go. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

If you are sitting with a particular Goddess, focus on Her and her attributes, things you might wish to bring into your life, or that which you may need Her help with. <\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

You can continue this for as long as you are comfortable. \u00a0If unwanted thoughts come calling, gently push them away and continue with the breath. \u00a0\u00a0The goal is to feel peaceful, stress-free. \u00a0When you are finished, take several deep breaths while stretching your arms up to the skies. \u00a0\u00a0Be sure to thank the Goddess for her presence within your meditation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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One of my favorite Goddess songs to meditate to is called \u201cAdi Shakti\u201d: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RgTK1F677ig&index=1&list=PL_dIya2JbVnTkujuSpjPc-hZV6LbKSnTX<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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You can also try <\/span>www.goddesshealing.com<\/span><\/a> for some lovely Goddess Meditations by Mary Marzo, and <\/span>www.spiritvoygage.com<\/span><\/a> for Goddess-oriented meditation music, including the afore-mentioned \u201cAdi Shakti\u201d. \u00a0There is some lovely Goddess music\/chants out there. \u00a0A quick YouTube search will bring up many from which you can choose. \u00a0You can also check out Kellianna, or Jenna Greene.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I wish you joy and happiness in your meditation journey. \u00a0Please do not hesitate to contact me at <\/span>ShaktiWarriorSpirit@gmail.com<\/span><\/a> if you have any questions. \u00a0I would be more than happy to help.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Blessings<\/span><\/p>\n

)O(<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Women & Goddess Meditation   It is an understatement to say that life for women is stressful. \u00a0   Every day, we are called upon to play different roles in our lives. \u00a0We are over-worked, over-stressed, pulled in ten different directions. \u00a0Everyone makes demands on our time, simply because we are women and it is *expected* of us. \u00a0As women, we also learn very quickly that the world is a dangerous place for us, simply because of our gender.   Daily, we experience a constant barrage of thoughts from without and within our own minds. \u00a0This is called \u201cmonkey mind\u201d, the constant chatter to which we listen and, once again, as women, it has more of a tendency to be negative and directed toward ourselves.   Women are the healers of the world; the nurturers, the caretakers. \u00a0Unfortunately, we neglect to take care of ourselves. \u00a0We go un-nurtured by the most important person in our lives – our own being. \u00a0\u00a0This needs to change.   Women are special and we have a unique perspective on the world that is not shared by men. \u00a0We are ten times stronger intuitively than males. \u00a0We are more in tune with our emotions, thoughts and feelings. \u00a0We tend to forget that we are also powerful in ways that men are not.   Meditation can help us in all areas of our lives. \u00a0It will help us to clear our thoughts. \u00a0It brings clarity, it calms our nerves and helps us to eliminate the negative thoughts and feelings that we wish to rid ourselves of. \u00a0\u00a0As with any other spiritual path, it is a way of training our mind; and as such, it is not an easy or quick journey.   As a long-time teacher of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, as well as a Goddess-based Witch & Priestess, I tend to bring the Goddess into my meditation practice. \u00a0   Ideally, you should have a designated place in which to meditate, set up with a small altar, incense, a candle, a representation of the Goddess of your choice. \u00a0I change my Goddess altar depending upon my need. \u00a0For music, find something that speaks to your spirit, or a Goddess meditation. \u00a0   Let this be your time to nurture and take care of yourself. \u00a0This is your special time in a place of serenity. \u00a0\u00a0The following can get you started with a beautiful and meaningful meditation practice.   Your candles are lit, incense wafting through the room. \u00a0Sit comfortably in easy pose, cross-legged on the floor. \u00a0If you are unable to sit on the floor, a straight-backed chair works well. \u00a0You want to be comfortable, but it is important that the spine be straight. \u00a0\u00a0   You want to center yourself, to be in that moment, in that time, in that place. \u00a0\u00a0Bring your hands into prayer position at your chest, or you may simply rest your hands on your knees. \u00a0Close your eyes and gently roll them up so that they are focused upon your third eye, that space between your eyebrows in the middle of your forehead. \u00a0\u00a0Begin to slowly and deeply inhale and exhale. \u00a0Take your time, don\u2019t rush through it. \u00a0Really feel each breath; \u00a0on your breath. \u00a0\u00a0Breath = Prana = Life \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, with each inhale, bring into your body a sense of peace, a sense of calm. \u00a0Let it infuse your entire being, beginning with the heart chakra and working outward. \u00a0With each exhale, release any stress, tension or negativity you are holding within your body, even that of which you may not even be consciously aware. \u00a0Allow yourself to let it go. \u00a0   If you are sitting with a particular Goddess, focus on Her and her attributes, things you might wish to bring into your life, or that which you may need Her help with.   You can continue this for as long as you are comfortable. \u00a0If unwanted thoughts come calling, gently push them away and continue with the breath. \u00a0\u00a0The goal is to feel peaceful, stress-free. \u00a0When you are finished, take several deep breaths while stretching your arms up to the skies. \u00a0\u00a0Be sure to thank the Goddess for her presence within your meditation.   One of my favorite Goddess songs to meditate to is called \u201cAdi Shakti\u201d: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RgTK1F677ig&index=1&list=PL_dIya2JbVnTkujuSpjPc-hZV6LbKSnTX   You can also try www.goddesshealing.com for some lovely Goddess Meditations by Mary Marzo, and www.spiritvoygage.com for Goddess-oriented meditation music, including the afore-mentioned \u201cAdi Shakti\u201d. \u00a0There is some lovely Goddess music\/chants out there. \u00a0A quick YouTube search will bring up many from which you can choose. \u00a0You can also check out Kellianna, or Jenna Greene.   I wish you joy and happiness in your meditation journey. \u00a0Please do not hesitate to contact me at ShaktiWarriorSpirit@gmail.com if you have any questions. \u00a0I would be more than happy to help.   Blessings )O(<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":212,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/212"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12716"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12716\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12716"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}