A Self Meditation Book Series And Ongoing Practice

By Annabelle Holman


While it is often easy to find a number of audio and visual meditative videos online, not all can provide the right focus. It is for this reason there are also a number of books related to the topic. One being that of the Hazelton Self Meditation Book series.

Some topics which Mr. Hazelton and others have written self help guides for are related to addiction. Books include titles on over eaters, twelve step programs, sex addiction and others. The main reason for these book series are that an ongoing practice can help individuals find the focus and will to change.



Some Buddhist sects consider this ongoing practice to carry more weight than to attain Nirvana or enlightenment. It is believed that it can take up to 7 years to reach Nirvana. A nice goal but most individuals are looking for short-term benefits of rather than spending years to attain enlightenment.

While part of some religious practices, meditation itself does not have to be associated with a church, synagogue or temple. While there are many meditative groups which meet in these locations, most do not require those attending classes and workshops to become members of the congregation.

All books related to the topic include information on the origins of meditation. Most often, the author also has an About page. A good way to see if a book is appropriate is often to read about the author. When one agrees with the basic philosophies and principles of an author, it is more likely the book and context are going to be interpreted correctly. Individuals living in California and other Northwest States are often going to find the most organized meditation masters and workshops.

The two most common forms of the practice are "letting go, " and "focused." Focused meditation requires the individual to maintain 100% focus on an issue or situation. "Letting go, " or "Clearing, " is used to clear the mind of clutter by eliminating all thoughts and sitting in silence for various periods of time.

When first beginning, it is often suggested individuals sit for 30 minutes. It is advised that more experienced individuals gradually increase the length of sitting time in increments of fifteen to thirty minutes. Once having reached a comfortable length of time, the individual can try repeating the sitting as often as necessary.

Meditation, then also works as a healing agent, at least in some respects. If individuals can practice to the point of eliminating these negative aspects from body, mind and spirit, it is not doubt the individual will be healthier in the long run. When individuals can attend classes, circles, or meditate on a daily basis, one of the first improvements will be that to overall health, happiness and well being.

Websites which promote regular spiritual practice of any kind offer a great deal of information and insight into the New Age. Many also offer a variety of document downloads, audio files and visualizations. While often free, there are websites which also charge a nominal fee for various publications and software.




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