Centering the Art of Abiding

Having a state of mind

With the world moving at a fast pace and with the increasing pressure of the world, most of the time we loose track of ourselves and lack a state of mind. I would like to share about centering as an art of abiding. Centering is one of the simplest and most common form of contemplative practice. The “centre” refers to a relaxed yet focussed state of mind.

Most of time we get a accustomed to looking outside of ourselves for fulfilment and focus on attaining that which is outside this results into most times frustration, disappointments when all does not go as planned. Yet again our experience show us that nothing external can completely fulfil the deep longing within or something more. Most of the time however we find ourselves striving towards that which seems to be just beyond our reach.

We are caught up in doing rather than being, in action rather than awareness. It is hard for us to picture a state of complete calmness and repose in which thoughts and feelings cease to dance in perpetual motion. Yet it is through such a state of quietude that we can touch a level of joy and understanding impossible to achieve otherwise.

Ordinarily our awareness and energies are directed outward, to the things of this world, which we perceive through the limited instruments of our five senses. Because human reason has to rely upon the partial and often deceptive data supplied by the physical senses, we must learn to tap deeper and more subtle levels of awareness if we would solve the enigmas of life — Who am I? Why am I here? How do I realize Truth? 

So with all said, how can one have a state of mind. The greatest form of centering is MEDITATION. Meditation often involves an internal effort to self-regulate the mind in some way. Here are some benefits.

• Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations.

• Building skills to manage your stress

• Increasing self-awareness

• Focusing on the present

• Reducing negative emotions

• Increasing imagination and creativity

• Increasing patience and tolerance.

An example is christian meditation is a form of prayer in which a structured attempt is made to become aware of and reflect upon the revelations of God. The word meditation comes from the Latin word meditārī, which has a range of meanings including to reflect on, to study, and to practice.

Practice daily meditation and you won’t regret. Here are some points of reflection

• How helpful was the activity?

• Which of your strength helped you to achieve the activity?

• Which of your strength will help you to pursue the change you want to dare?

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