Simple Method To Still The Mind

[Starman]

Originally Posted by Elfin

That's interesting.... Not heard of that technique before. Another one to remember.

What I described is called “sound meditation,” and it has been around for centuries, although it is not widely practiced. When a person uses a mantra, chanting while meditating, they are using sound to distract their mind and distance themselves from their thoughts. Well the same thing can be done by focusing on the sounds that are within us; especially the nonverbal sounds. There is a lot on the web about sound meditation, and using sound to reach inner silence.

[Starman]

Originally Posted by lomax

This is very interesting.When i cover my ears with my hands,i get the same result as well,and i hear something like bineural beats from the inside of my brain.I don't know what it is,but it's a little scary.
It's almost like an engine pulsating at high speed.

Seek inner silence and the fear will dissipate.

Originally Posted by lomax

A simple breathing exercise that can still the mind.

Turn your head to the left,take a deep breath and exhale.
Face forwards,take a deep breath and exhale.
Turn your head to the right,take a deep breath and exhale.

It works well for me,and i think it's easy and safe for everyone to try.
I think it's a good start before your meditation sessions.

Thank you for sharing lomax

[lomax]

Now do the same exercise,but this time you'll use the mind as well.
When you breath to the left,be aware of it.Then repeat the same with the other two directions.(forward and right)

Spend some seconds breathing at each direction,knowing what and where you doing it.

[lomax]

Originally Posted by Just Tim

Thank you for sharing lomax

Cool

[Miss Hepburn]

Explanation of the sounds people hear can be found in 2 books:

"Naam or Word" by Kirpal Singh

"The Ringing Sound: An Intro to the Sound Current" by Eric Gustafson

[onehope]

Originally Posted by Starman

Meditation is one thing and the technique is another thing. Techniques help us practice meditation, but we may try to be in, and stay with, the meditation experience even when we are not using a technique. Techniques are used in formal meditation practice, but meditation does not stop just because we are not using a formal meditation technique.

A technique which will help quiet your mind, is to put your thumbs in your ears and listen with all of your attention to the sounds, ringing, etc., that is inside of you. For me, in time the ringing goes away, and so does the chatter, and what remains is a thick silence. I do not measure how deep my experience is because it is immeasurable.

Interesting and I will try this.

I have always had a racing mind and problems with sleep. My mind at night seems to race and whether it be work, family or "trying to still the mind" - I have random thoughts racing about? I just cant seem to shut it off--- like now it is 3:38 AM and I am awake. Any advice on how to still the mind and connect spiritually?

[Still_Waters]

Originally Posted by Starman

A technique which will help quiet your mind, is to put your thumbs in your ears and listen with all of your attention to the sounds, ringing, etc., that is inside of you. For me, in time the ringing goes away, and so does the chatter, and what remains is a thick silence. I do not measure how deep my experience is because it is immeasurable.

That is a standard yoga technique and common to other traditions as well.

It is effective.