Post by Monica on Sept 21, 2006 10:18:16 GMT
"Silence, whether in meditation, prayer or mediumistic development, is the most important ingredient for successful practice. It is in periods of silence that God and Spirit can influence us at deeper and more profound levels. It is here that our spiritual potential is refined.
We should not be alarmed at the idea of silence, but let its mystery lead us towards finding peace within - a peace that becomes the very heart of our life, enriching our souls and leading us to a greater awareness of all things. For it is not through intellectual reasoning that God and the spirit are eventually found or though our physical senses. They are reached through the intuitive mind penetrating and influencing our thoughts and feelings, and awakening us to a greater level of being. God and the spirit are eventually found by slowing down all worldly thoughts and placing ourselves in a silent and receptive state of awareness.
You may wonder, "If what we are seeking is beyond intellectual understanding, does this imply that we are wasting the time we spend on books, prayers or discussions concerning God and the spirit?". It does not, because anything that can help us reach that point of attunement is of value. Time given to reflection, widening and focusing our consciousness will lead us to a personal awakening. All these activities can serve as springboards into the depths of direct experience. Until we have reached that stage, we will need as much help and encouragement as we can get."
From the book "Tune in to your Spiritual Potential" by Glyn Edwards and Santoshan
We should not be alarmed at the idea of silence, but let its mystery lead us towards finding peace within - a peace that becomes the very heart of our life, enriching our souls and leading us to a greater awareness of all things. For it is not through intellectual reasoning that God and the spirit are eventually found or though our physical senses. They are reached through the intuitive mind penetrating and influencing our thoughts and feelings, and awakening us to a greater level of being. God and the spirit are eventually found by slowing down all worldly thoughts and placing ourselves in a silent and receptive state of awareness.
You may wonder, "If what we are seeking is beyond intellectual understanding, does this imply that we are wasting the time we spend on books, prayers or discussions concerning God and the spirit?". It does not, because anything that can help us reach that point of attunement is of value. Time given to reflection, widening and focusing our consciousness will lead us to a personal awakening. All these activities can serve as springboards into the depths of direct experience. Until we have reached that stage, we will need as much help and encouragement as we can get."
From the book "Tune in to your Spiritual Potential" by Glyn Edwards and Santoshan
It reminds me of what I'm missing at the moment 
Whenever I do seem to get some peace and quiet these days, I have constant chattering in my head so I'm finding it difficult to meditate for more than a few minutes