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Recieved: 2003/08/16 17:46
Subject: Re: [K-list] Re: Meditation (was protection)
From: Druout
On 2003/08/16 17:46, Druout posted thus to the K-list:
In a message dated 8/14/2003 5:54:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
tarnie7 AT_NOSPAM optusnet.com.au writes:
> For me, meditation keeps the connecting link between the two poles clear.<
> snip>
> I was moved to write as I was wondering how other people felt about the
> need for meditation. I'd really like to hear your thoughts!
>
Dear Julie, List,
Interesting question.
I've never consciously meditated, so perhaps Hatha Yoga (and its accompanying
pranayama) takes the place of meditation for me. It doesn't trigger any
mystical reaction at the time I'm exercising, but at night K takes over with its
altered breathing and kriya stretches. The mystical and pleasure centers of
the brain then seem to get activated--probably due to the release of seratonin
and/or endorphins, or perhaps in some way the mechanisms which govern thought
separations break down.
I think once we experience some of these states there is a compelling need
for them to continue--whether from the desire to reach a goal of some sort
(clearing out blocks, reaching "spiritual enlightenment"), the desire to continue
to experience the pleasure it can bring, or simply the need to release
pressure. Maybe even from curiosity. But perhaps these are just excuses our brains
make. K seems to want us to do whatever it takes to keep it going. I'm not
sure "we" are in control at this point.
Mankind has been searching for means to awaken ever since it discovered
them--whether through extreme measures such as sensory deprivation or physical
trauma such as flagellation or through semi-natural means such as
meditation/prayer or through herbs and drugs. Cosmic consciousness seems to be hardwired into
our brains.
Love, Hillary
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