Meditation and The Apple

Meditation and the Apple

                                                                                          

There are many forms of mediation, and many reasons for meditating such as:  such as a stress reliever, better health, and maybe finding an inner answer to a pondering question of yourself. The most commonly used meditation is the Transcendental meditation. Here is a quote of how it is done:

“The Transcendental Meditation technique allows your mind to settle inward beyond thought to experience the source of thought — pure awareness, also known as transcendental consciousness, or the unified field. This is the most silent and peaceful level of consciousness — your innermost Self. In this state of restful alertness, your brain functions with significantly greater coherence and your body gains deep rest.”

For further reading see the link below:

http://www.tm.org/meditation-techniques

ANOTHER SUGGESTION ON HOW TO DO THIS MEDITATION

I hope you took a look at the link above, if you did not that is alright. It was just a brief summary on this mediation and its benefits.

Always do this meditation in a place quiet and peaceful, where positive energy flows. I advice not to do this meditation at your home. The best place you can do this meditation is somewhere in nature. Somewhere where you can find peace and not get distracted from outside noise. It has been said the best time to do this type of meditation is the hour before dawn. The reason why is that most people in your area are still asleep, there is less activity going on in the conscious realm that is shared by all, and when less activity is going on it is easier to get past the conscious and into your unconscious.

I suggest doing this meditation longer than the suggested fifteen to twenty minutes that the site states. Do this meditation closer to fifty minutes, if possible. Forty – fifty minutes. You will have a deeper experience that way, but its up to you and yourself. Do this meditation as long as you feel you should.

I know that many live in the city (as I do) and that to find somewhere surrounded by nature is difficult. It doesn’t necessarily have to be in nature, but somewhere where positive energy resides. Where you can be One with your surroundings. It also does not have to be done in the hour before dawn, but any time of the day that is convenient for you. Just make sure your head is clear when doing it, and that you are not too tired. I also advice to not smoke or take any other substances that can affect your thoughts. This is about knowing your inner self, and that means getting rid of addictions and your materialistic wants. This meditation will help you, if practiced regularly and consistently, with this.

Do not forget to try one of my tips in the previous post while doing meditation(s)!

The Apple and its symbolism:

“The apple is the symbol of the divine. Apple trees are symbolic of wisdom and guidance. Slice an apple in half horizontally, take a look, you will see a pentagram. The pentagram is a pagan symbol of power.

At some Samhain (sow-en) rituals the apple is sliced and the practitioners share both the apple as a symbol of life and the seed (which contain minute quantities of arsenic [an alchemy element I will post more about in a future post]) as a symbol of death.”

The quote listed above is the answer I got from online, on Answer.com. I agree with this. The apple has a history in many cultures for bringing power. It has positive energies and is a great protector. It is both a giver of life and death. It holds hidden knowledge…

“You are pure and delicate like the blossom flower, yet strong and complex. You will transform into the apple, which will fall to the ground and be consumed for nourishment. You will spread the seed of knowledge to all, where it will blossom to the flower and transform into the apple. It will grow and never end.” – Soul of an Apple.

I posted this with the meditation section because there is an apple meditation that was recommended to me from a friend. It is to help with past life regression, and of “Letting go” from the past. I have done this meditation and it helped broaden my mind tremendously.

                                                                                        

Meditation was suggested by Eurydice. To contact her send her an email at: da@inbox.lt

Apple meditation:

Enter this meditation with clear thoughts. If you feel as if you should not do the mediation please do not.

NOTE: This meditation is to be done an hour before the sun sets, when sun is low. The sun will give you great energy. I advice, if you are up for this meditation, to do it before the transcendental meditation. It is slightly easier only because you can do it at your home, but it must be in a place that is quiet.

How to do the Apple meditation:

1. Find the freshest apple you can find, preferably one just picked from the tree, but if that is not possible just find the freshest apple from the store.
2. Ten minutes looking at the apple, clearing ones thoughts
3. Ten minutes looking at the apples shapes, forms, features, ect…
4. ten minutes looking at the apple while thinking about your life and similarities to the apple
5. After meditation go for a thirty minute walk. During the walk take slow deep breathes (once you return from the walk it should be almost dark)
6. Come home and drink a hot cup of tea (any type, only add lemon or honey if you want to add anything to it) then sit by a window and look out to the world. This means you are letting your soul out to the world.
7. Do this meditation until apple begins to rot

This is an hour long meditation that consists of: thirty minutes of looking at the apple and then a thirty minute walk. Do not worry too much of time, though. Keep your concentration on the meditation and your goal: letting go.

If you begin to feel negative feelings while doing this mediation please stop immediately. Do not eat the apple either, at any time. Do this meditation consistently once begun.

A TIP: Keep track of the meditation through a journal with dates and times. Track your feelings, emotions, experiences, and dreams as you do this meditation (read my Tips Expanded). I advice not to voice out to many people of what comes to you in this meditation, not until you comprehend it yourself. Remember, it is to help find your inner self, to help get in touch with your Soul to better understand who you are. Follow your intuition, it’s a wonderful guide.

WARNING: The path of Spirituality is a hard and (sometimes) a lonely one to follow, but with patience and faith it can be conquered and will help you understand who you are as a person and why you were brought to this world.


A TIP (Added 4/3/12)

This meditation helps you conquer your fears, but that means facing them and reliving what you have repressed. It will bring emotions out of you that you may not be ready to handle fully, so be cautious when doing it if you do choose to do it. Be consistent with it too, you can not miss more than a day or two when doing the meditation. The longer you do it, and the more consistent you are, the clearer the images will come and the deeper you will go.

There is more to this meditation then even I know. I am learning it still, I am a student still. I am sharing what I know with you.

If you decide to do this meditation and complete it, and feel ok about it, you can do it again one year later. It will not be the same as your first meditation will be. Be patient with all that you do, do not rush anything, things will fall into place as it should.

Only people with an open and strong mind can do this meditation… You’ll know what I mean by this if/when you decide to do the meditation.

NOTE: Different apples have different personalities. The best type of apple to meditate to is the red apples (they are calmer), but any apple will do. 

The apple meditation helped me understand the inner images I see and speak to. I will post a little about them in the future. 

Enlightenment

“Buddhism & Hinduism. A blessed state in which the individual transcends desire and suffering and attains Nirvana” – Answer.com

When I speak of enlightenment, it will be of this definition. Enlightenment is the point one reaches when they find their true selves. It is a beautiful experience that I hope many of you will experience.

This a picture of a drawing I did. It is the holy trinity surrounded by a sun “Om”. It’s a sign of me getting close to myself.

Symbols of Enlightenment:

Alchemy Symbol:

“This simple 17th century "sign" illustrates the blending of geometric shapes, elemental symbols and astrological signs. Each part representing the various "elements" and forces needed for magical work in the quest for physical transformation and spiritual illumination and immortality. Many medieval alchemists based their philosophies on mystical traditions rooted in the Kabbala (Jewish mysticism), Hermetic magic and the occult practices of ancient civilizations such as Egypt and China.” I will not state much on Alchemy in this post. It will be saved for a future post.

The Holy Trinity

The holy trinity is a triangle shape surrounded by a circle. The triangle represents The father (the top of the triangle) the holy spirit, and the sun. The circle is the mother, which surrounds them all and all of us. This is the symbol of the many parts of the power source Christians call GOD. In Hinduism and Indian philosophy it is known as “Om”.

The Great Om – “The Light of the Sun”

Written by: Me

The colors are of great value to Mother Earth. They give life and strength to all living, and non-living, beings. The colors can not be described or explained, they just exist. They can not be seen by the human eye, but only by the blessed and wise. These are very rare. The blessed is hard to find, for they do not even know that they are blessed. This is what makes them blessed. They love all, good and bad, equally and wholly. They do not judge ignorantly, for they are far from ignorant. If you understand this, you may be one of them.

The light of the sun is of grand virtue. This sun is not our solar sun, but the one that gives light to all  beings, living and non, in all of the galaxies and billions of worlds (dead and alive). This light is rarely seen, only by those listed above (blessed and wise). This great light loves us all, good and bad, it does not judge us, as we judge ourselves. It does not make choices for us, for we make our own choices. It does not want our power, for it wants us to have Its power too. People confuse this, though. It doesn’t want to give Its power willingly, because not everyone can handle the light and knowledge the light holds. It destroys the ignorant… the weak minded… for this reason, it is hard to reach its light… and those who tried… with no thought of only selfish… they were destroyed by the light, but by their own doing. It was not a punishment. It was a careless misunderstanding of the light.

Though do not feel bad for these souls who have took this fate. Being consumed by the light is a magical experience – you can almost be jealous of the fools. But please do not be… they do return. As a new born, ready to live again… for Eons and Eons and Eons… with little chance of seeing this great light… yes, it is sad, but do not fear. We all have a chance to grow, to learn, to know. Each living creature gives us knowledge, no matter how simple or small. WE are to take in this knowledge, no matter how meaningless it may seem. This knowledge, even the knowledge the bacteria that makes up you, is what helps us grow. Helps us reach the great Oneness.

The light of this Sun is a humming glorious light… it is named The Great Om…

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This Video is not my creation nor is this pic. This video was posted on Youtube by: butterflygris. I find it a moving video. I suggest you all watch it and read the words. The video is titled The Om.

This picture is a taste of what you may see if you see the great Om one day in your meditations.

Tips Expanded

This post will be an explanation of each point listed in my previous post so that you all will have a better understanding of each.

1. Meditation – will help you transcend into yourself and reach enlightenment
2. Journal writing – is a collection of your thoughts, feelings, and dreams. I highly recommend journal writing because it is a great too to organize your emotions and to better understand your inner self.
3. Art of all forms – whether music, painting, sketching, poetry, narrative writing such as novels, plays, and short stories. Anything that will help you express your inner feelings.
4. Talking to a trusting friend – this is needed, no matter how hard it may be. Find someone to confess your feelings to too, someone you know you can completely trust. This is a hard one, but it can be found. Sometimes (though its not recommended by many) online friends can help. I know its risky, but if you follow your inner voice, your intuition, you will be able to know who those friends will be
5. Patience and trusting your inner voice – sums up all these tips. The path of spirituality is a long road and tough for many, but it is very rewarding. Your inner voice will come clearer and clearer as you go deeper into yourself

Some of my experience:

I have done all the above. I do meditations and I have always had a journal of my thoughts, dreams, and poetry. I have got into sketch drawing and that has helped me tremendously. I narrative write as well, that has helped me very much as well. In fact, it was writing that started me on my spiritual path.

I spoke to an online friend about inner images I see. I have made up stories of these images. They suggested me to write them, and so I have begun that process. I have many works yet to finish, but they are getting done. They are all pieces of me. I will make future posts on these inner images and what they mean. Many of which came together in a meditation I will post shortly.

Trusting my inner voice and being very patient is what brought the idea of this blog. I hope it will help you.

Introduction - Searching Your Soul

The soul has many depths. There's more to the soul than what meets the eye. To find your soul is to find yourself, and to find yourself is to know yourself. I have been brought to this earth to help others find themselves. I hope you are one who will.

Some tips on how to find one's self:

1. Mediation
2. Journaling
3. Art of all forms
4. Talking to a trusting friend, on or offline
5. Patience and trusting your inner voice

I will expand these topics in my posts. I will support my point of views with evidence and such from authors I've read and articles found online, and also from what I have learned from friends. I will reference them as well so that I wont be stealing anyone's material. This is a blog from my soul.