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Swami Sri Yukteswarji said, "Surround yourself with your spiritual bodyguards." You don't know how much you help one another when
you meditate with other devotees. The vibration that is created supports and encourages each one. -Sri Daya Mata

years ago, early twenties, i would meditate with a couple friends.

often times we held meditation in my parents backyard, by a very strong and beautiful tree. mostly during the day time. a few night time meditations.

i didn't think of the long term effects at the time. sometimes i would think it more difficult to let go completely in front of others. this would diminish, naturally, the more we would meditate together.

we started making real progress as a group.

reading your post has me reflecting and realizing the validity behind sri daya mata's words.

we don't get to see much of each other anymore. sometimes by, "coincidence" we will bump into one another.

i believe there is a mutual unspoken respect and appreciation to be in one another's company, if only for a little. light recognizing light.

thank you for sharing  :)

Funny you mention Sri Yukteswar, many times he and Yogananda will meditate beside me to keep me on the straight and narrow.

i really wish I could b with u at times eric... especially those times!

Hi :) I was wondering if Steve and the newer members would like to set a time aside this week to meditate together? Though we may not be able to meet in person, we could set a designated day and time.

What do you think?

Sunday at 9 eastern time?

I am off Friday and Saturday and this Sunday I am working 2:30PM-9:30PM central time. I can meditate before or after work though.

I would like to participate in the group meditation.   :)

For clarification please, is the proposed time 9 am or pm eastern time?

It would be p.m. but seems like Eric is working this Sunday nite unless I misunderstood his schedule.

How about Sat 8/17/19 night at 8PM central (9 est) or Sunday 8/18/19 morning 8AM (9AM) central? ...Whichever works best.

Saturday nite for me.

Okay, Saturday night at 8PM central works for me. Kjos will you be able to tune in?

yes, I will!

Saturday night at 8pm. Its on my calendar.

Looking forward to it.  :)

Sound like an appointment with destiny.

https://www.amritapuri.org/9831/loka-samasta.aum

Om Lukah Samastu Bhavantu

( May all beings be happy)

Since we're probably meditating in the comfort of our respective homes- I would like to request that whenever you are done meditating Saturday that you say a prayer for mother earth, humanity and our meditation group.

When I meditate I simply try to still the mind and let the God work his wonders. Whatever Love I receive Saturday night I'd like to send back in prayer at the end.

That works.  :) Steve we posted in this thread at the same time.

Kind regards.

https://youtu.be/ILeToVl4QWs

The most important aspect of the mantra is that the sage does not pray only for his clan or nation but for the whole world or, more precisely, all the worlds2. This, as Amma tells us and shows us, is the correct way to pray. Instead of asking for something for our self, Amma advises us to pray for the whole creation. Praying for the welfare of all sentient beings–all humans, all animals, all plants—our mind becomes more expansive. Through such prayer we slowly can go beyond our limited egocentric concepts of self to identify with the entire creation, recognising its true nature to be none other than our own. And as we too are part of the world, we also are benefited from the blessings of the prayer.

Amma’s whole life is a constant endeavour to bring happiness to as many beings as possible. Her life verily is this prayer in action. She is showing us the correct attitude by which not only to pray but also by which to live.

While chanting Om lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu next time, let us try to feel deeply for all living beings, and make a resolve to live in this selfless spirit.

May peace and harmony prevail.

beautiful, i had the same epiphany going to bed last night and reflecting on this request and the mantra which you've shared at the same time.

excited!! have a blessed day  :)

You and I are quite often on the same wavelength but when it comes to politics we seem to be using walkie talkies with dead batteries. Hmmmm

Steve and Kellie,
I have a friend or two joining in with us tonight at 8PM central to meditate. I really liked what you said to me over the phone Steve, you said something about trying to connect with each other but not to force anything or try too hard. I am humbled by your gentle approach and your dedication to the forum members.
Also, I am drawn to this mantra you've shared and the fact that Amma does this chant daily makes me extremely grateful for having visit her. She is a living example of devotion and service. <3
In the video you posted, it said, when you pray for others you gain peace and quietude. All day, thinking- "may all beings be happy" you gain a certain quietude or introspection for another person, allowing them the space to express themselves- without forcing anything in return. That quietude really stands out to me. May all beings be happy!
LaurenLoo will be unable to join us but she will be be sharing in sincere prayer, for the happiness of all beings, at 8PM.  :)

Peace, Love and Happiness.

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Is that you fossil fuel? I saw you in a vision in meditation. Your teeth were glistening! Do you use gleem toothpaste? People in the know want to know! Toothpaste contains formaldehyde, the same chemical that is used for preserving bodies! You look well preserved. I can say that much for you. My vision of you during meditation. See picture below. Brush your teeth with SOS pads. Tooth brushes are used for toilet rings. Keep the tartar off your teeth!

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Last night I felt a lot of energy and was able to meditate longer than normal- that is to say, I hadn't felt any restless urges to stop my practices. I wanted to linger in it longer. I prayed in the beginning and started early, around 7:45PM central. I offered my space to Spirit and the souls tuning in. I hadn't realized how much time had passed until the dogs were disturbed and wanted to be let outside. It was 9:15PM. Then I decided to keep the practice going outside under the tree from 9:15 to about 10:05. I offered the peace and happiness to all beings. I greeted you Steve and KJos and other friends who had joined in with us.
I had some unique thoughts, as well as a slowing down of thoughts. At one point I felt a lot of energy around my hands, they felt warmer than usual too. I also came to a realization of Spirit by Unity and asked God to breathe through our breaths. It was a lovely meditation, thinking that god is breathing through me made it easy to focus on the breath and feel immersed with the experience. We ought to hold these more often, the sincerity and energy kept me going and I appreciate you for tuning in and assisting me too.

Hope some of you can meditate now. I will be for the next hour. It is Sunday nite 9pm eastern time.

Dear Steve,

I was able to meditate around 10PM central tonight.

Out of curiosity, how long were you meditating yesterday? I ask because I think I felt you and was encouraged by you to keep going. Maybe it's just Eric being in his own head, but I thought you were there longer than some.

Kjo's how was your meditation?

With love.

yes I was meditating till about 10:05 central on Sunday nite if that is what you are referring to. The best time for me is usually Sunday nite at 9 eastern which is 8 central. I was wrapping it up when you started but often after meditation I get contemplative and occupy my thoughts on relationships with friends. Because my thoughts are somewhat settled during meditation I often pick up the thought waves of others and find it interesting when I have received messages from them during meditation. I do not give too much significance to the phenomena because desire is still a great influence in thought. However I do find it important for me to ask this question quite frequently... that is from hence do thoughts originate and how much is thought transference a part of every day experiences.

I know for sure that I have communicated by thought transference but find myself still a novice at the practice. I have a book I believe you will enjoy reading now Eric. It is called Initiation by Elizabeth Haich often you can get such books on Internet sites used and they can be very cheap but if you don’t have it by time I am done reading it I intend to send it to you. I do not read too much anymore but-not like I did when I was younger and took more interest in the experiences of others-because I was yet a novice at having experiences I admired in others. Since I have been reading it I often think of you and your experiences while I am reading it which may be why you felt that way last nite. Language and reading-while not as important as experience-is still an important communication skill and helps us express our ideas and personal experience coherently. I was told that Paramahansa Yogananda was able to just put his hands on a book an know its contents. I suppose in some ways we may be able to understand people, books and animals to some degree by touching them or putting our minds on their thoughts. Lately I have had more of such experiences in understanding the thoughts and motivations of those around me. I have also noticed that close friends have this ability often more pronounced then myself. I have known people personally who were very gifted at reading the thoughts and actions of others to come to a determination as to what their actions and mine should be with others who enter my life and their own.

Good morning,

I was referring to the group meditation from Saturday night. Thank you for your generosity.

Have a beautiful day.

Good Morning all,

My meditation on Saturday night did not last as long as I had hoped. Only about 15 minutes. I very restless and got extremely hot!? The few times I was able to completely "Tune In" I felt a pulsating in the center of my forehead. not unpleasant, just very intense. 

I like to do this again. It was comforting(?) to know we were doing this as a group.

Have a great day.

Perhaps you could read some inspirational readings if you have difficulty sitting long periods. Also it has helped me greatly in my meditation to have some basic techniques like Amma’s IAM or Yogananda’s
Hong Sau and energization techniques-to help the body calm down.

Has anyone any shoulder/arm pain who might have been with us in our group meditation? Kjos, this was the first time I noticed my hands being warmer than normal. I think there was a lot of energy going around... I mentioned this elsewhere but there was something special about our group practice. I wasn't able to tap into it completely but it was "tangible." I felt the space was open to potent "inner" experience. I know I was being carried away by it for sure.
Increased sincerity and many blessings for us all.

Alright, so I was given permission to share this. My friend from 1111 angels message board
https://www.board.1111angels.com/index.php joined us for the group meditation the other night. I have not shared anyone's names and this is the first time I am cross-referencing each community to the other. Actually, I have posted messages from the 1111 forum on this board before for having been inspired but neither of you lovely folks know each others names.
With that being said a Woman by the name of Seeker relayed her experience back to me, this is her journal entry below. I was impressed and invited her to this forum. She got two names right. She also said we were visited by Yogananda and told me he had a message for each of us. And an angel entered our group.  :) TA means "Thought Adjuster."



 :)

Thanks very much from hence this came. Yes I perhaps was adventurous last Saturday nite. Hope to stay closer and venture inward next week. There is a time and season for every thing. Let us try again next Sunday unless Eric has to work again. What about 9 eastern 8 central?

Jitendra/Steve

I can Saturday, I work Sunday again.

Will try Eric last Saturday nite was interrupted. Sunday nite is generally better for me and anyone that wants can join a friend and I Sunday at 9 eastern and 8 central. Will try joking the rest of you Saturday nite!

Thanks Jitendra

not sure if others are meditating tonight but i am unable to do so and will have to try again another time.

kind regards

If any body wants to .. I will meditate tonite at 9 eastern.

Thanks for joining in if any one did this Sunday nite!

sorry for the short notice but i am meditating tomorrow (wed) at 8PM Central with Kim. We set the intention to meet in one of her healing scapes and thought I'd extend the invitation here.

Ok thanks 9 eastern

Happy to see you this morning. I've asked Kim, also known as seeker, if I could meet her in a familiar landscape. The mental landscape is called the river of love. Here are a few of her words.


I will be meeting her there and bring an offering. Happy to know I will be with you too Steve.

Peace friend...  :)

I fell asleep briefly during meditation when we did a group meditation. I found it hard to "control" my thoughts as they started dictating their own random show while my body entered into a rest. When I came to I found I was struggling with my meditation and focusing on the breath- I had to let go of a lot of attachment to thought and impulses surging through me at that time.

Did you have a nice experience Steve?

Wow you really are so honest even when things don’t go just splendid! Eric I am unable to recollect the last meditation together. But hope you can join me tonite and invite your friends here and at 11:11. 8 central and 9 pm E.S.T. My roommate claims I fall asleep many times when we meditate. It is discouraging but I try to be rested before meditating with others. It is not always possible. Meditation happens at that point between sleep and waking. That is why it is easy to nod out. I have become more and more interested in telepathic communication in meditation and sleep and in the origin of thoughts when I think of friends like you.

Thank you Steve. So I found something interesting. I sent Kim a thank you offering for meeting up at the River of Love and after sharing our experience, hers first, it turns out she did indeed receive what I had sent. I realize also the power of intent as I sent two things meaning only to send one and funnily enough these two items were combined in her minds eye as one gift- a blue rose. Did you have anything to share concerning our group meditation?

I would like to meditate again with Kim wed. She suggested we should have an intent going into it. Our first one we prayed for the happiness of all beings. Maybe we can figure something out that might help train your telepathic communication ... ?

No time yet for wed. I'm open to suggestions.

Ok Wednesday nite then. How bout 8 central 9 eastern? Is that to early for you people? Ask Kim and others about where we will meet and what to visualize there. If I here nothing back soon I will respond. But think maybe you and others may be better at this.

shoot im sorry steve something came up. i will still be meditating at some unknown time tomorrow solo. my intent will be to slow down and open up to Spirit. i will greet and send you love in my minds eye.

it looks like Kim will be with family too.

though we aren't all meditating at the same time, we are all meditating at some time tomorrow.

kind regards

Tonight at 9 eastern and 8 central! Sunday!

I finally have off Sunday.

Steve and Art, would you be interested in joining in prayer and practicing meditation at the same time?