- Perceiving the
Divine in All
- by Robert Elias Najemy
Here is another excellent method
of moving into prayer of meditation. It can also be used as a
meditation in itself.
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1. With the spine straight and mind peaceful, bring
a plant (a known or an imaginary one) into your mind. Now realize
that this plant is a projection of the one Divine Universal Consciousness.
Mentally remind yourself that,
"this plant is an expression on the one Universal Consciousness".
Do this with a variety of plants; strengthening your awareness
of the fact that the
intelligent force in all beings is also expressing itself through
that plant.
2. Now do the same with various kinds of animals.
See each one as a unique material manifestation of the one Divine
Consciousness. Remember to choose each time at least one species
of animal which you fear or dislike. Then do the same with some
types of insects. |
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3. Now bring people you know and remind yourself
of the same truth, and try to feel it. Perceive each person as
an expression of the divine and feel the analogous respect and
love towards him or her. The divine consciousness is expressing
itself through every being, including the immoral and even those
who seek to harm us.
4. Be sure then to bring into your mind people with
whom you have difficulty in communicating, or towards whom you
have negative feelings, and remember that they too are unique
manifestations of the One God.
5. Bring your family, parents, children, siblings
and spouse to mind and see them too as divine beings.
6. Then bring your own self, your body and personality
and realize that these too (you cannot be the only exception
on the earth) are manifestations of divine consciousness, and
feel the love and respect towards yourself that you deserve.
At this point you can move on
to your chosen form or prayer or meditation. You can also continue
on in this way, remembering that whatever comes into your mind
is a manifestation of the divine. Persons, events, places, thoughts,
feelings, pain, problems, situations are all manifestations of
the
only cause for whatever exists - God. |
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