Definiton of Meditation

[Andali27]

I decided to post this in regards to something Frank said in his newsletter, that he can't seem to understand the definition of mediation.  The truth is, the definition has become confused over time.  There are several definitons of the one words depending on your culture.
On one end of the scale, meditiation is simply thought on a single subject, and at the other end of the scale medition is deep silence of the mind, leading to OBEs etc.  Basically, it's the silencing of the mind to concerntrate on one thought and that thought alone to gain insight.  If you're a star wars fanatic, 'search the force'.
I look at it as 'deep thought on a single subject'.  Mentally sorting out a problem in your mind.
The mystic definition of meditation doesn't work for me.

Don't take what I've said as solid truth, these are just my thoughts.  Any comments welcome.

Andali

[Tombo]

Just an thought:

the difference between phasing and Meditation could be that with phasing one tries to engage with something while during meditation one tries to simply observe without enganging.

[Selski]

Andali

Here's a recent thread of a similar nature...

http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19783&highlight=

Sarah

[Stookie]

I've meditated for years on and off, and what I was doing I find very similar to phasing.  It was pretty much just attempting to "silence" thinking and shift attention to another focus, or concentrating on a single image until it becomes a "living" thought.

Another way I've meditated was reaching a very relaxed state (focus 3?) and directed energy, a la Bruce Moen-style. I found this to have a definite effect on daily thoughts/feelings and situations.

Now I've just turned what I've already been doing into phasing. (and I've even been sticking with the exercises on a daily basis this time round

[aslegnat]

Look at http://www.peaceinside.com
Best regards
aslegnat