Meditation Tools For Doing Life

Name: Meditation Tools For Doing Life
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Finding Calm in the Midst of the Storm

Created byJohn Phalen

Last updated 10/2018

English

What you'll learn

Know how to find peace in the midst of the storm, through breath techniques, structured and free-flow writing and community engagement exercises.

Course content

1 section • 13 lectures • 1h 19m total length

Introduction5:35
Got A God Problem?9:52
Explore how meditation tools can navigate the God problem, embracing devotion, unknowing, and contemplative practice to deepen spiritual connection across traditions.
Overview of the Exercises6:55
Preparing a Writing Journal5:12
Introduction for the Exercises6:18
Introduction for Recollection and Exercise 1: Recollection Mantra5:00
Exercise 2: The Breath of God4:18
From Knowing the Unknowing, an Overview of Exercises 3-85:39
Meditation Tools in Action: Dr. Phalen's Experience4:43
Exercises 3-5: Reading and Writing, the Diary, and Dialogue7:00
Practice a fourfold reading and reflection cycle—read, reflect, pray, and quiet contemplation—adaptable to any path; then use the diary and dialogue exercises to log insights and guide further meditation.
Exercise 6-7: Letting Go & Concentrative Meditation6:07
Visualize release of deep seated negative feelings through a guided imagery exercise, letting go of fears and resentments, then practice concentrated meditation.
Exercise 8: Reflective Flow & The Heart of the Process5:57
Engage in reflective flow writing in a log journal, exploring free association, dream work, and inner observations to deepen meditation and spiritual growth through the heart of the process.
Action Meditation & A Final Word7:22
Transition from meditation to action through footwork and spiritual healing service. Use recollection, letting go, and centered intention to heal others in a group circle.

Requirements

An active, open and contemplative mind. Yoga pants not required.

Description

This course teaches students to work through their internal and personal struggles by learning how and when to implement a series of meditative exercises. These exercises are intended to motivate the meditator to reflect inward, express their struggles verbally or through writing, and ultimately find peace with themselves even if their circumstances do not improve.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to know how to enrich their life through meditation and meditative practices