I have been trying to meditate about 10 min every morning; closing my eyes and listening the sound of nature; for example, birds , wind, cars and so on.
It helps my mind setting up for a new day. I am sure it is good for a stress relief. Also it seems to be good for prevention of dementia.
I guess this training helps to be able to listen not only the voice of our conscience, but also the voice of our God who are taking care of us day and night.--- from trying to be young looking mom
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What are the limits of the body? When the mind and body fight, over which hurdle do we most need to leap? It is the hurdle of appetite, the hurdle of food. The issue of how we deal with appetite comes with religious life.We need to eat to live, but we cannot live to eat. After Jesus had fasted forty days in the wilderness, Satan tempted him"If you are the son of God, tell these stones to become bread"(Matt 4:3) Jesus gave the masterful response: "It is written:'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."(Matt.4:4) Jesus said that we live by the word of God. Living by the word means living according to truth, reason and law. Accordingly, Jesus' response to Satan a strong rebuke, admonishing Satan for living in opposition to God's law.
The various religions established systems. Why have they collapsed? It is because the religions forsook their original missions, and this resulted in constant disputes and divisions. Thus they lost their power to guide real life. The established religions do not teach clearly about life and the universe. They cannot clearly distinguish between good and evil or righteousness and unrighteousness. In particular they cannot answer clearly regarding the nature of God and His existence.
Where is ascension to heaven or descent into hell determined? It is determined within each of us. The person who feels pangs of conscience together with stimulation coming from the five bodily senses is in hell. The person who leads a life that delight to the mind is in heaven. Therefore, it is wise to cast away one's worldly ambitions and evil mind, and to observe the heavenly laws centered on the conscience.
The mind conforms to nature's logic. It seeks to advance eternally toward goodness, very much like the needle of a compass pointing north. The logic of nature does not go astray;it does not evade goodness. This never happens. Similarly, a person's mind seeks to advance toward a specific goal. The mind moves heading toward life; it moves through the heart and it discerns the truth. The mind seeks to harmonize with the whole as it strives to blend with the idea of the whole. It also forms the basis upon which Heaven can instruct one about alternative paths. --Rev moon
