Download or read book Meditations with Distractions p written by James J. McAuley and published by University of Arkansas Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Staying Focused in the Age of Distraction written by Elizabeth Hanson Hoffman and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book a clinical psychologist and a social worker present a mindfulness and spirituality-based program readers can use to dramatically improve their quality of life by conquering distraction, avoiding overload, and focusing attention on the things they value most.
Download or read book Beyond Distraction written by Shaila Catherine and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to overcome distraction in meditation practice and develop clarity in your relationships, work, and activities with this new guide from a beloved meditation teacher. The mind can be a potent tool, used to guide extraordinary achievements, inspire good works, and incline your spiritual path toward peace and awakening. But the mind can also produce thoughts that lead to suffering. For many people, thoughts run rampant and seem to oppress or control their lives. Even the Buddha tells us that before his enlightenment, he sometimes found his mind preoccupied by thoughts connected with sensual desire, ill will, and harm. But he figured out how to respond to thoughts skillfully and developed a step-by-step approach to calm the restless mind. Now, Insight Meditation teacher Shaila Catherine offers an accessible approach to training the mind that is guided by the Buddha’s pragmatic instructions on removing distracting thoughts. Drawing on two scriptures in the Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, Shaila shows you how to overcome habitual modes of thinking, develop deeper concentration, and discover the insights into emptiness that are vital for a liberating spiritual path. Following the Buddha’s pragmatic approach, Shaila guides you through five steps for overcoming distraction and focusing the mind: 1. Replace unwholesome thoughts with wholesome thoughts. For example, if you find yourself thinking thoughts of ill will toward a person, try thinking instead of their good qualities as an antidote. 2. Examine the dangers of distracting thoughts. Weigh the costs of allowing thoughts of ill will, lust, greed, and so forth to obsess your mind. The costs of dwelling on distracting thoughts nearly always outweigh any supposed benefits. 3. Avoid it, ignore it, forget it. Develop the skill to turn your attention away from habitual distractions. Remove the fuel and let the fires of distraction die out. 4. Investigate the causes of distraction. By understanding the conditions that perpetuate habitual thoughts, you can learn to free yourself from those patterns. 5. Apply determination and resolve. Supported by wisdom, you can make a firm decision to stop dwelling on patterns of thought that are not supporting your deepest values and goals in life. Each chapter includes exercises and reflections to help you cultivate the five steps to deeper concentration. You’ll learn about your mind and develop your ability to direct your attention more skillfully in meditation and daily activities. And ultimately, you’ll discover for yourself how these five steps boil down to one key realization: In the moment you recognize that a thought is just a thought, you will find yourself on the path to a life of remarkable freedom.
Download or read book Relaxation Meditation Mindfulness written by Jonathan C. Smith and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005-03-04 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smith's findings also reveal that not only can relaxation go beyond stress management, but that different families of relaxation have different effects."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Meditation and Communion with God written by John Jefferson Davis and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2012-09-13 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Jefferson Davis summons the resources of traditional biblical meditation for a culture lost in the cloud. He establishes the trinitarian view of God's real presence in Scripture and then ushers readers through three successive stages of meditation--consummating in a method for deep assimilation of the Christian worldview.
Download or read book Meditation for the Easily Distracted written by Aubrey Dancer and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't Give Up on Meditation! In a world that constantly bombards us with distractions, finding inner peace and mindfulness can seem like an impossible feat. However, "Meditation for the Easily Distracted" offers a refreshing and accessible approach to meditation that is tailor-made for the restless mind. Author Aubrey Dancer understands the struggles of those who find it challenging to quiet the mental chatter and maintain focus during meditation. Drawing from personal experience and years of dedicated practice, she has crafted a book that serves as a lifeline for those yearning to unlock the transformative power of meditation. Inside the pages of "Meditation for the Easily Distracted," you will discover: Insightful Background: More than gazing into space and chanting, Dancer shows many of the various styles of mediation, as well as historical information and the various ways the Mind-Body Connection is made. Practical Techniques: The book provides a wide range of meditation techniques, each designed to accommodate different levels of distraction. From simple breath awareness exercises to guided visualizations, you'll find methods that suit your unique needs. Mindful Insights: Dancer shares profound insights into the nature of distraction and offers wisdom on how to navigate the turbulent waters of a restless mind. You'll learn to embrace distractions as opportunities for growth and self-awareness. Progressive Practices: The book offers a structured path to building your meditation skills gradually. You'll start with foundational practices and gradually work your way towards deeper states of mindfulness and concentration. Practical Tips: In addition to meditation techniques, you'll find practical tips for incorporating mindfulness into your daily life. These insights will help you stay grounded and present, even amidst life's chaos. "Meditation for the Easily Distracted" is not just another meditation guide; it's a comprehensive and compassionate companion for anyone who has ever felt defeated by their wandering thoughts. With its gentle guidance, it empowers you to embrace your distractions and transform them into stepping stones toward a more peaceful and centered life. Whether you're a beginner seeking a starting point or an experienced meditator looking for fresh insights, this book will help you harness the power of meditation to navigate the modern world with calm, clarity, purpose, and focus. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation like no other!
Download or read book Study And Practice Of Meditation written by Leah Zahler and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2009-06-16 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study and Practice of Meditation gives a vivid and detailed account of the meditative practices necessary to develop a calm, alert mind that is capable of penetrating the depths of reality. The Buddhist meditative states known as the concentrations and formless absorptions are best known in the West from Theravada scriptures and from Vasubandhu’s Treasury of Manifest Knowledge. In this book the reader is exposed to Tibetan Buddhist views on the mental states attained through meditation as described by three contemporary Tibetan lamas. The book discusses the ways in which certain meditative states act as bases of the spiritual path as well as the nature of meditative calm and the prerequisites for cultivating and attaining it. In addition to reviewing and translating Tibetan sources, the author considers their major Indian antecedents and draws comparisons with Theravadin presentations.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Meditation written by Miguel Farias and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 1038 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meditation techniques, including mindfulness, have become popular wellbeing practices and the scientific study of their effects has recently turned 50 years old. But how much do we know about them: what were they developed for and by whom? How similar or different are they, how effective can they be in changing our minds and biology, what are their social and ethical implications? The Oxford Handbook of Meditation is the most comprehensive volume published on meditation, written in accessible language by world-leading experts on the science and history of these techniques. It covers the development of meditation across the world and the varieties of its practices and experiences. It includes approaches from various disciplines, including psychology, neuroscience, history, anthropology, and sociology and it explores its potential for therapeutic and social change, as well as unusual or negative effects. Edited by practitioner-researchers, this book is the ultimate guide for all interested in meditation, including teachers, clinicians, therapists, researchers, or anyone who would like to learn more about this topic.
Download or read book The Psychology of Meditation written by Peter Sedlmeier and published by Hogrefe Publishing GmbH. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All you need to know about the psychology of meditation: Written by an expert in the field Provides unique theories of meditation approaches Explores traditional and Western approaches Recommends how to improve future research Explores new topics, e.g., negative effects More about the book What is meditation? What do people hope to get from practicing it and what do they really get? How can the effects of meditation be explained? And what are the best approaches to researching the psychology of meditation so we can understand more? This unique book by a leading expert provides state-of-the-art answers to these questions. Contrary to commonly accepted wisdom, meditation comes in a range of varieties and the reasons why people begin to meditate (and stay with it) are also numerous and varied. Even mindfulness, which is often (wrongly) used as a synonym for meditation, comes in many forms. The book succinctly summarizes the beneficial effects found in the avalanche of studies available, especially in clinical contexts, and also explores recently emerging topics such as negative effects and the impact of ethics and spirituality. The author expertly provides theories of the four traditional meditation approaches, which has never been done before in this form, and gives a critical overview of Western approaches to explain the effects of meditation. In conclusion, he makes recommendations on how to improve future meditation research. This book is of interest to mental health practitioners, researchers, students interested in meditation and mindfulness approaches.
Download or read book Mindfulness and Meditation at University written by Andreas de Bruin and published by transcript Verlag. This book was released on 2021-04-30 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why should mindfulness and meditation be taught at universities? What impact could the establishment of such programs have on students and on the education system itself? Andreas de Bruin showcases the remarkable results of the first ten years of the Munich Model »Mindfulness and Meditation in a University Context« - a program started in the year 2010 in which 2000 students have already participated. Through meditation-journal entries featured in the book, students describe the effects of mindfulness and meditation on their studies and in their daily lives. In addition to an overview of cutting-edge research into mindfulness and meditation, along with in-depth analyses and explanations of key terms, the book also contains numerous practical exercises with instructions.
Download or read book Handbook of Research on Clinical Applications of Meditation and Mindfulness Based Interventions in Mental Health written by Gupta, Sanjeev Kumar and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-08-27 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mental health has been a growing concern in society but recently has further come to light due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on societal well-being. With mental health issues such as depression on the rise, professionals need to implement new techniques that are effective in reducing psychological problems and enhancing psychological well-being. The integration of meditation and mindfulness techniques presents new methods for providing psychological intervention to alleviate psychological distress. Clinical Applications of Meditation and Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Mental Health presents mindfulness-based interventions in clinical and non-clinical conditions. This book disseminates evidence-based practices in the area of meditation and mindfulness to mental health professionals for the advancement of the mental health discipline and the benefit of students and trainees. Covering topics including mindful parenting, mediation, trauma-informed work, and psychological trauma recovery, this book is essential for mental health practitioners, therapists, psychologists, counselors, meditation specialists, professionals, students, researchers, and academicians.
Download or read book Dimming the Day written by Jennifer Grant and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The moon is out, the air has cooled, and you are ready for bed. You know that scrolling on your phone does not draw you toward sleep but adds to your worries. In these pages, author Jennifer Grant offers gentle meditations that help you direct your gaze away from screens and uncertainties and toward the natural world. Replace anxiety with awe, distraction with focus, and worry with true rest. Calm your mind and settle into stillness. It is time to dim the day." --
Download or read book Practical Meditation written by Giovanni Dienstmann and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn on-the-go meditation techniques to improve your concentration and memory and enhance your self-esteem, using this unique visual guide. Follow the clear, step-by-step instructions anytime, anywhere--at home, on the beach, or on a business trip. Practice meditations sitting on a simple, upright chair; there's no need to fold yourself into uncomfortable positions. Explore a variety of meditation techniques, from mindfulness meditation to tai chi, to find the practices that suit you. Use the short "mini-meditations" to fit meditation into a busy lifestyle, or to sample a variety of different styles. Find out the benefits of meditation on your mind and brain, examining how it works and the scientific evidence behind its effects. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to expand your existing knowledge, this practical guide on how to meditate provides everything you need to start (or continue) your meditative journey. Reviews: Giovanni explores the many different ways to meditate, and also how to apply the benefits of meditation in all areas of our lives. I was blown away by how good Practical Meditation really is. A phenomenal book, from a deep teacher." -Rick Hanson, Phd and bestselling author of Buddha's Brain
Download or read book Mindfulness and Grief written by Heather Stang and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2018-12-06 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without proper support, navigating the icy waters of grief may feel impossible. The grieving person may feel spiritually bankrupt and often the loss is so painful that the bereaved may lose faith in what they once held dear. Mindfulness meditation can restore hope by offering a compassionate safe haven for healing and self-reflection. While nobody can predict the path of someone else's grief, this book will guide the reader forward through the grieving process with simple mindfulness-based exercises to restore mind, body and spirit. These easy-to-follow meditations will help the reader to cope with the pain of loss, and embark on a healing journey. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of grief, and the guided meditations will calm the mind and increase clarity and focus. Mindfulness and Grief will help readers to begin the process of reconstructing the shattered self that is left in the wake of any major loss.
Download or read book Seven Secrets to Stop Interruptions in Meditation written by Jerome Freedman, Ph. D. and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-12-22 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people who hear about meditation either do not take up a meditation practice or abandon the meditation practice because they get interrupted and distracted. They get interrupted by thoughts, feelings, emotions, plans, images, bodily sensations, dreams, sleep, and many other mental, emotional and physical phenomena and just give up. This book will guide you in such a way that interruptions and distractions won't deter you from meditating. You will learn that these are normal occurrences for even the long time practitioners. This book is designed with you, the reader in mind. I know how difficult it is to not do anything but sit there! I know how the mind can wander from here to there like the flow of a never ending river. But that's just the point! We know our minds flit from one thing to another, seemingly without purpose. It happens because we are anxious or worried or fearful or stressed out or overweight or ____. (You fill in the blank!) With meditation, you can learn to observe the river of your thoughts, feelings, emotions, sensations and other objects of mind and not get carried away. All it takes is practice! When you train in physical fitness, you know what happens when you start skipping your workouts. The same is true in mental fitness (i. e., meditation). It is important to realized that missing a day or two is not that harmful. Giving up mental fitness because you feel distracted or interrupted is the wrong way to approach it. You can learn to concentrate and focus on your meditation and deal with distractions. With all the scientific evidence for the benefits of meditation, it is a wonder that more people aren't doing it. The scientific evidence points out two interesting findings. First, people who have never meditated before can produce observable evidence in their brains that the meditation has been beneficial. Second, these beneficial effects can wear off if the meditation practices are discontinued. With all this evidence, don't you think you should be meditating?
Download or read book Hypnosis and meditation written by Amir Raz and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-07 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research over the past decade has helped to demystify hypnosis and meditation, bringing these practices into the scientific and clinical mainstream. Yet, while hypnosis and meditation overlap on many levels, few scientific accounts have explored their complementary rapprochement. Despite cultural and historical differences, hypnosis and meditation share common phenomenology, cognitive processes, and potential therapeutic merits. This book provides a synthesis of knowledge concerning the bridging of hypnosis and meditation. The authors adopt a trans-disciplinary approach considering cultural, historical, and philosophical perspectives to elucidate contemporary questions in cognitive, neurobiological, and clinical science. The book explores the relationship between hypnosis and meditation in five progressive sections: Part 1 investigates historical, cultural, and philosophical issues to contextualize the scientific study of contemplative practices. Part 2 presents a range of views concerning the similarities and differences between hypnosis and meditation. Part 3 explores the psychological and cognitive mechanisms at work. Part 4 integrates recent brain imaging findings to unravel the neural underpinnings. Finally, part 5 examines how juxtaposing hypnosis and meditation can enhance clinical applications. Hypnosis and Meditation is a valuable resource to both specialists as well as interested lay readers, and paves the road to a more unified science of how attention influences states of brain, body, and consciousness.
Download or read book Meditation in the College Classroom written by Steve Haberlin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-02-14 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides the most comprehensive, detailed guide on how exactly to introduce and implement meditation in the college classroom.
