Not that phenomena is a goal or a measurement of successful meditation, but perception is, and as perception expands and changes, it expands consciousness and awareness. As Cayce would occasionally say upon contacting the deeper mind of a person getting a reading from him, "Ah, a fourth-dimensional mind, how refreshing!" So an expanding awareness indicates some degree of progress with meditation. Paradoxically, it cannot be a goal that overshadows stillness and a silent mind! How can these two conditions coexist? One is the condition of the lower inner self and the other is an awakened condition of the higher inner self and its contact with the Universal Consciousness and the Community of Saints or Seekers (as Cayce named them).
With this established, let me share my main point in this posting: over my forty years of meditating, using many different techniques, I am still reaching new plateaus and then breaking through these plateaus to even newer levels. Recently, in the midst of many physical-life challenges, I awoke in the wee hours of the night to find my body in a state of high vibration and my mind filled with a dream of being at a healing place in the heavens with many other souls, receiving a much-needed healing and recharge (like the ancient Atlanteans used to get from time to time, according to Cayce). The next morning in my normal meditation, I experienced a totally new phenomenon of imagery and vibrations. It's got me so excited that I'm fired up for another 40 years of meditating. I am happy to share that meditation keeps growing and expanding if we just keep on with the practice and striving to have our outer life reflect what we are seeking and experiencing in our inner life. Practice with expectation, yet with contented patience, and the breakthroughs will come and those little phenomena benefits will reward your endurance.
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Hi John,
ReplyDeleteAll I can think of to say sounds inadequate. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom, expertise, and experiences. It's inspirational and motivates and encourages your readers, especially if one is stuck or in the midst of a challenge.
Blessings to all.
AnnJ
wow i wish that there were a device which could project our thoughts so we could see what you are expereinceing
ReplyDeletesince ther is no device like that in the present culd you describe in detail that place of healing, one time when i was hiome sick with the flu i used the radial acitive device and meditated and found myself in a place where i was being ministered to and hearing the most beautiful music, i really didnt want to leave and actually felt a sense of greiving when i came back to my body.
ReplyDeleteYea, Eddie, that's the place! You've been there.
ReplyDeleteAt 60 I fear I don't have 40 years for this coffee to brew. Got any instant coffee?
ReplyDeleteWith God all things are possible. The only limitations are those we put in the way. As Cayce taught, "there is no time." Therefore, in any moment the Divine may respond to our seeking. Seek and stay expectant.
ReplyDeleteInstant Coffee: Yes, throughout the history of humans meditating they have recorded "spontaneous enlightenment." It is one of the blessings of meditation. We can experience the entire wonder of our Creator and the Creative Forces in a surprising moment and without years of practice. We often call this "beginner's luck." During my years of teaching meditation I have seen beginners have wondrous moments of enlightenment and blessings in their first few meditations. Of course, they then must continue to live life and apply these blessings in their conversations and daily activities like the rest of us who have been meditating for years. Expect spontaneous enlightenment each time you sit in the prayerful stillness with God!
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