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Meditation
The teachings will help you sharpen concentration, deal effectively with stress, release deep reserves of energy, transform anger, and learn to love more fully than you had thought possible. As a result you can discover your unique contribution to life. Meditation is at the center of the program, supported by seven disciplines that will help you to deepen your meditation and transform your life.
1. Meditation
Silent repetition in the mind of memorized inspirational passages from the world's great religions. Practiced for one-half hour each morning.
2. The Mantram
Silent repetition in the mind of a Holy Name or a hallowed phrase from one of the world's great religions. Practiced whenever possible throughout the day or night.
3. Slowing Down
Setting priorities and reducing the stress and friction caused by hurry.
4. One-Pointed Attention
Giving full concentration to the matter at hand.
5. Training the Senses
Overcoming conditioned habits and learning to enjoy what is beneficial.
6. Putting Others First
Gaining freedom from selfishness and separateness; finding joy in helping others.
7. Spiritual Companionship
Spending time regularly with others following the Eight Point Program for mutual inspiration and support.
8. Reading the Mystics
Drawing inspiration from writings by and about the world's great spiritual figures and from the scriptures of all religions.
It is essential that all eight steps be practiced daily. Though they may at first seem unrelated, they are closely linked. Quieting your mind in morning meditation, for instance, will help your efforts to slow down at work, and slowing down at work will, in turn, improve your meditation. Hurry at work and your mind will race during meditation; skip meditation and you will find it difficult to be both slow and concentrated.
In other words, some of the steps generate spiritual power while others put it to wise use during the day. Unless you practice all of them, you cannot progress safely and far.
Naturally, certain disciplines will be easier for you than others. Give your best to each; that is all that is expected. Mahatma Gandhi suffered many setbacks in the campaign to free India, but he was never despondent. He often said, "Full effort is full victory." Maintaining your enthusiasm, being regular and systematic in your practice – these really count
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