Meditation, Prayer & Affirmation. Edgar Cayce

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СКАЧАТЬ style="font-size:15px;">       Reading 257–92

       (Q) Why do I go to sleep so quickly when I begin the meditation?

      (A) Perfect relaxation. There is gradually the taking hold by the inner forces, or inner powers of the body. Train, or set self to retain more and more that which is experienced through such sleep, or such loss of consciousness; for activation is taking place. Remember, the heart doesn’t stop beating because you are asleep. The brain doesn’t stop acting because you are asleep. Remember all forces; for sleep is as a sense of the whole system, and is the great recuperating force. When considered in the same manner, the senses of touch, of seeing, of hearing, of feeling, of all the forces within self, are just as helpful in bringing recuperation, if the diversions are in such a way and manner acted upon to rebuild rather than to destroy all force or strength in the physical body—see? So, in the activating of that sense of sleep, the auditory forces—or those that come through feeling and hearing (which are on guard before the thrones then), then harken to that which is received, even as listening to the program of the best salesman you have sent out! for it is the best! for it’s before the Throne!

       Reading 281–4

      (Q) [69]: Are my meditations bringing results? If not, please help me to accomplish this desire.

      (A) As given, the meditations are bringing results to others, to self. Keep that consciousness that in Him all things are done well. That that is not understood—trust; knowing that there will come the understanding as the awakening to the various laws of love that constitute life in its essence and development through the physical, material, mental and spiritual planes.

       Reading 462–8

       (Q) What is my best time for meditation?

      (A) As would be for all, two to three o’clock in the morning is the best time.

       (Q) Any other suitable time?

      (A) Any time. For how has the injunction been? “Constant in prayer.” This is rather then that the whole attitude be kept in that attitude ever of a thankfulness. And leave it with Him. And go to personal or physical activity in some given direction.

       Reading 2982–3

       (Q) What are the best hours for meditation?

      (A) The best hour for meditation is two o’clock in the morning. The better period would be that which will be set as a period in which the body and mind may be dedicated to that. Then keep your promise to self, and to your inner self, and to your Maker, or that to which ye dedicate thy body, mind and soul.

       Reading 262–100

       (Q) What is the best time for . . . [meditation for the study group]?

      (A) Either 11 to 12 in the day or 11 to 12 in the evening, or the best time is 2 to 3 in the morning!

       Reading 281–6

       (Q) What period of meditation would be best for this body?

      (A) Noon.

       Reading 1861–19

       (Q) Why is 2 a.m. the best time to meditate?

      (A) For the body-mind, as we find, (if it has slept), the activities—of the physical body are as it were, in that vibration where it is between the physical, the mental, and spiritual activities of the body. If it is kept awake, it isn’t a good time to meditate, but sleep, and then arise, and purposefully—for in prayer, so in meditation, let it be purposefully, and then don’t abuse it—use it. Life is the manifestation of God—of the Creative Forces. So in prayer and in meditation. Prayer—He knoweth what ye have need of, but it is that love, that hope within self, knowing, feeling the desire to approach, thankful, prayerful, and then listen for direction.

       Reading 1532–1

       (Q) What is the best time for me to meditate?

      (A) Early of a morning—six-thirty to seven o’clock.

       Reading 1089–8

       (Q) What method is best suited for this entity in preparing for periods of meditation?

      (A) Purify self; as in any manner that is in keeping with that as would to the mental self separate self from worldly things. Enter in thy inner chamber, thine own conscience, and there pray in secret to the Father that heareth in secret; and He will answer thee openly.

       Reading 1158–25

      (Q) Please give instructions for conducting a daily deep meditation, with a prayer for use.

      (A) The activities of meditation are personal. The preparations for same, to some individuals, are just as necessary as the meditation itself. For, as is comprehended in the minds of most of those who seek to meditate, the attitude of the individual is the greater incentive for such.

      Then—we would first have a regular period. Then, in whatever form is most desirable, cleanse the body and mind. Then, relaxing, gently—let this be as the theme, though in thine own words:

      “Lord of might, of love, be Thou the guide in the things I do and say day by day; that my body, my mind, may fill that purpose Thou hast for me among those of my household, my home, my loved ones, my friends, and all I meet day by day.

      “Help me to use each opportunity to be a light bearer for Thee, in His name.

      “Keep me, ever.”

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       Finding Personal Direction Through Meditation and Prayer

       Living as a Spiritual Being in the Earth

       (Note: Because of their overall counsel and helpfulness, the greatest portions of readings 2528-2, 1472-6, and 657-3 have all been included in this section.)

       TEXT OF READING 2528-2

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