Posts tagged Dr. Frank Lipman
If we could bottle the benefits of meditation it would be multi million dollar drug. - Frank Lipman, MD.
“Meditation is the million dollar drug,” Dr. Lipman proposed. Ask yourself - what does my body need in order to heal? Where is my stress coming from? What do I need to change in order to feel better? Be fearlessly honest with yourself. Listen up. That’s your inner guide speaking. Free healing is available to everyone, we just need to tap into it.
Meditation is a beautiful practice. Setting aside 5 minutes in the morning before I leave for work has shifted the way I go about my day, my reactions and my perceptions. I was not a believer back in Yoga Teacher Training when my teacher had suggested we set aside time every morning to meditate. I made excuse after excuse - I’m too busy, my mind won’t shut off, I can’t sit comfortably without moving, I will be late to work, I just can’t.
Now, as I am in the midst of reading “May Cause Miracles” by Gabby Bernstein, I am on a manifestation journey, and meditation is part of the package. I’ve finally succumbed to the power of meditating every day and it has become my favorite habit. The first few mornings I struggled with the irresistible magnetism of my to-do list, what I’d eat for breakfast, what I needed to get done at work… but once I settled in, the five minutes in silence really seemed to fly by.
The first step in meditating is finding a comfortable seat. For me, this is a cozy cross-legged seat with my yoga bolster propped up on the floor at the foot of the bed, a blanket underneath my seat as a cushion, and the gorgeous Manhattan skyline out the window waiting to greet me when I open my eyes with gratitude. The second step in meditating is to close the eyes and be still. No fidgeting! Focusing on the breath or a mantra is the key here. Inhale silently say “Let.” Exhale silently say “go.” I’ve also been recently meditating to the mantra Inhale “Love.” Exhale out “Fear.” Step three is to concentrate. Concentrate on your object of meditation. Once your body and mind are in a relaxed and calm state, you need to channel your thinking or learn to concentrate. This concentration on a particular area within yourself or an image etc., will translate to experiencing a profound state of self standing which is free from the mind. You are detached from the ego here. Meditation allows us to purely a witness to our fear, and let the emotions pass without judgment. For this reason, when we meditate we may have profound realizations or shifts in perceptions. As Gabby says: “As you add up new perceptual shifts you will begin to see miraculous changes throughout your life.” Yes, meditation is beautiful.
For me, awareness, relaxation, meditation and being in touch with my inner guide has been the most tremendous, beneficial change I’ve made. I listen to me now and trust the little inner promptings of my spirit and I have been lead to what I need to see, read and hear. After going to dozens of doctors that have told me there is nothing wrong with me because their basic blood work shows nothing out of place, that I fall in the ‘normal zone’, I finally have found a solid, reliable and knowledgeable team (I call them my “tribe”) of medical doctors, neuropaths and integrative nutritionists who have taken the initiative to dig deeper when I describe my symptoms. I have hope now, which no doctor was previously able to offer in me. My digestive troubles are healing, my adrenal fatigue has eased, and my autoimmune condition is kicked into remission. It’s been a great journey and as I am healing, I am also getting closer to me and trusting in my gut, literally! Listening to what feels good, and what doesn’t. Knowing what actions in my life are not serving me. Knowing I am in control of my destiny, knowing I can dream big and my inner guide will lead the way, trusting that the Universe has my back. I live with ease, there is a zero stress tolerance policy in my life. That is a bigger gift than I could have hoped for.
Has meditation helped you overcome a challenge or shift your perspective? I’d love to hear from you.
Are you having trouble sitting still or starting a daily meditation practice? I’ve been there, and I’m happy to help.
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How to follow your passion (when you're just trying to pay the bills..)
During tough economic times, many people think they need to sacrifice passion and focus solely on earning money. From a spiritual perspective, this is the exact opposite approach to generating real abundance. Yes, paying your bills takes practical action. But it also requires an internal belief system powered by inspiration and passion. Without an emphasis on passion, it’s likely that no matter how many actions you take, you’ll still wind up feeling stuck.
Neglecting passion blocks creative flow. When you’re passionate, you’re energized. Likewise, when you lack passion, your energy is low and unproductive. Energy is everything when it comes to earning. Quantum physics teaches us that our bodies are made up of subatomic particles that are energy. Your thoughts, attention, and focus affect your energy and therefore everything around you—including your bank account. So when you’re thinking only about the mundane to-do lists and practical action steps, you’re lowering your energy and in effect lowering your earning power.
Your life becomes what you think about most. When you focus on following your passion and letting inspiration flow, your energy is raised and your earning capacity is strong. But when you’re uninspired and bogged down by low-level thoughts, your attracting power is weakened.
Now that you have a better understanding of the earning value of passionate, positive energy, it’s time to take it more seriously. Read on for three simple, effective ways you can bring more passion into your life—even if you’re crazy-busy.
Who said your job had to be your only source of passion? Our culture places such a huge emphasis on our careers, that we lose track of our passion projects. But who said your job had to be your only source of passion? When we’re of service to the world, we feel inspired and passionate about the work that we do. Perhaps the work you’re doing is service-related—getting clear about the ways in which it serves the world may make you more passionate about it. If that’s not the case with your job, maybe you volunteer for a local charity once a month, or find a way to participate in your community, or promote bigger causes. Awaken a service mentality. When you serve the world, you serve your soul.
Shift your perception about the way you make money. If you’re hung up about the fact that your primary source of revenue doesn’t come from your true passion, shift your perspective. Be grateful for the work that you have and focus on the good stuff. Find even the smallest part of your work that ignites your passion. Maybe you love interacting with clients, or the neighborhood where you work. Maybe you’re learning something new by being on that job. Focus on what you do have and you’ll create more of what you want.
Take these action steps seriously. We all have work to do to support our economy, and if we’re void of passion we won’t have the energy and inspiration to serve. The more passion we ignite in our lives, the higher our earning capacity will be and the more we’ll impact financial growth in our country. When we all raise our thoughts we’ll raise our bank accounts—and greatly serve the world.
- Gabby Bernstein http://www.drfranklipman.com/how-to-follow-your-passion-when-you%E2%80%99re-just-trying-to-pay-the-bills/
