Essentially, Japa means “to say the name of God repeatedly.” Japa Meditation has been around for many years. Regarded as one of the most effective ways of meditation, it helps soothe the mind and clears away any problems or worries. It enables you to experience peace and calmness.

As the road to recovery becomes long and hard, I find different types of meditation and begin the practice of Japa meditation on a daily basis. The commitment to be by our son’s side became a way of life and a full time job. The 1 1/2 hour drive one way to the hospital in Laguna Beach afforded me the time to look into positive reinforcement This is where I found Japa and purchased audio cd’s. With the cd player set to low I could repeat the sound of God for 3 hours a day while I drove.

Now I know you aren’t suppose to meditate while driving a motor vehicle but I didn’t have any other time and the inevitable road rage disappeared. My time spent at the hospital was totally devoted to my son and his rehab and my evenings found me exhausted.

Japa meditation enabled me to stay positive about my son’s recovery and kept me strong for what could be ahead.

An indispensable tool for all, which has been handed down from one generation to another, what does it mean?

Meditation involves focusing the mind on a certain object or thing by quieting our thoughts. This is where we can be still and know (not know about) God. The practice of meditation takes us on a great journey between our thoughts, where all the advantages of a peaceful, stress-free, healthier, fatigue free life are available, but are simply side benefits. We have the potential to obtain the highest good for all concerned and to be miracle workers in our own lives.

Valuable guidelines follow:

There’s no such thing as a bad meditation

With time, your inner talk will stop

There’s no right or wrong way to meditate

There’s no correct meditation length

There’s no correct posture or place for meditating

Meditation can be achieved by different ways. There exists three distinct types of meditation:

Transendental meditation which is the practice of allowing the mind to experience subtle levels of thought, over time brings those subtle levels to within the capacity of the conscious mind. I spent hours upon hours focusing my attention on one thing. My son’s full recovery

Japa meditation and Reiki are simple, natural and safe methods of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use.

The vibrations of Japa meditation are extremely effective in creating significant changes in attitudes and mind-set of individuals. It helped me in focusing my energies so as to achieve a sense of calmness within myself.

There are usually two ways in which individuals can practice Japa Meditation.

Audible, also known as Vaikhari Japa, which includes repetition of mantras in whispers and even audible pitch

Mental which is also known as Manasika Japa. Manasika Japa is considered to be extremely powerful as it involves the complete focusing of the mind and it tends to obstruct any outside influences from disturbing the mind.

Usually the best ways in which one can practice is by sitting cross-legged on the ground, and chanting the name of God by beading the rosary of 108 beads with concentration, perseverance, and dedication.

Japa meditation helped me in many ways. The many days of doubt transformed into days of hope. I could sit without worry as I knew that I could be in touch with God at any time. I could be sure that there was a greater plan in this all and in some ways knew that what had happened was not all bad, in fact, in some ways it was good.

“Getting into the Gap” by Wayne Dyer is a handy little book that can help you learn the Japa way of meditation.

Meditation enables you to do whatever you want to do; it will work for you. You can place your attention on healing yourself or a loved one and the next breath focus on a more loving relationship. I find staying focused on the connection with God allows my thoughts to diminish and my worries to end. I have practiced Japa Meditation to attract wellness for my son and it always helped.

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