Tap into the power of these ancient words during your next meditation.

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Written By Alando

Harnessing the Power of Ancient Words in Meditation

Meditation is a widely practiced manner into tranquility, perspective and loses of one self. There are many ways to do this, among them is the use of ancient words or phrases. They are beautiful expressions that have deep meanings and can add very uniquely to the quality of your meditation.

The Significance of Ancient Words

Words have always been among the most powerful forces in history. And in the process, they can make us feel something or think about things we never considered while also making us feel connected to a world far beyond our own. This principle is as relevant today, though why or how ancient cultures came to an understanding of the importance has remained a mystery. We may align ourselves better with these truths and invite them to enter into our consciousness, merely by borrowing the words that were written about each aspect of it.

Choosing Your Words Wisely

Some specific ways how to select ancient word for meditation

  1. Mantras: Commonly found in Eastern meditation practices, mantras are brief words or sounds chanted over and over to concentrate the brain. The Sanskrit chant of “Om” in general expresses the core of existence enabling a more peaceful, balanced and fined tuned harmony.
  2. Quotes from the great philosophical traditions: You can also include quotes that are meaningful to you drawn from writers and thinkers in those three related categories), like sayings of Confucius or Stoic proverbs, as guidelines for your life.
  3. Sacred Texts Some writings such as the Bible, Koran or other religious texts where people find inspiration. Words already uttered in the Bhagavad Gita or the Tao Te Ching might unlock a greater understanding by opening you to their wisdom.

Adding Words to Your Practice

If you have picked your ancient words, now is the time to include them in a meditation practice. So what does that look like in practice?

  • Habitual Words: Now, when you meditate and sit still — repeat your mantra of choice (silently or out loud). Let their rhythm be your breath, and whenever the thoughts of yours wander elsewhere let it bring you back!
  • Think the words: Utterly with every word you utter, visualize its meaning. Think I a peace, an inherent state of strength or unity entailed in these words. This can also form a vivid mental image that supports your meditation.
  • Journal: Reflect Before you go to sleep at night, Journal your thoughts after meditating as it is a powerful way for clearing out the emotions in some cases. Focus on how the words sounded and landed with you, integrate them into your daily life. Reflection of that kind can only enhance the effect which ancient expressions have, producing new points.

Conclusion

Reinserting some ancient words in your next meditation session can be a powerful way to do this. And these words are the markers that remind us of years and ages old, anchoring our connection to self or spirit. In these meditations, when you discover this very special aspect of the deep dimension of Meditation within yourself and access other layers & profound depth into your inner self. Keep going and let the mystic writing be your secret whispers along the way to find yourself.

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