du Plessis - Modern Meditations: 101 Ways to Slow Down & Connect to Spirit

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Woodbury, Minnesota

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Modern Meditations: 101 Ways to Slow Down & Connect to Spirit 2021 by Murray du Plessis.

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First e-book edition 2021

E-book ISBN: 9780738768571

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Names: Du Plessis, Murray, author.

Title: Modern meditations : 101 ways to slow down & connect to spirit /

Murray du Plessis.

Description: First edition. | Woodbury, Minnesota : Llewellyn Publications,

2021.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021005087 (print) | LCCN 2021005088 (ebook) | ISBN

9780738768359 | ISBN 9780738768571 (ebook)

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Contents

: Relaxation

: Abundance

: Heart

: Transformation

: Angels

: Healing

: Grounding

: Heaven

: Soul

: Unity

: The Universal Spirit

: Reflections

Introduction

Welcome, fellow truth seekers, to the realm of happiness, healing, and love. This is the world where we take the initiative to bring light and abundance into our lives instead of passively waiting for others to fill the gaps. We are the inner adventurers, the mystical pioneers, the dreamers of a better world. We know what we want, and were willing to put the effort in to get there.

In our quest for meaning and exploration of spirit, weve no doubt read our fair share of self-improvement books, each one hopefully pointing us in the right direction and whetting our appetites for more. But in my experience, there just hasnt been that nuts-and-bolts compendium of guided meditations that takes the reader to the heart of it all, with limited distraction. And so, to fulfill that role, this book was born!

A warning: in this book, well be getting practical and I mean practical !

If youre expecting a book you can read from cover to cover in a week without much energy investment, youll be disappointed. If, however, youre in search of something that prompts you to find meaning, to dig for experiential growth on every page, you may well have stumbled upon what you were looking for. This book is going to get you meditating, I promise. Are you ready for the ride?

Modern Meditations is divided into twelve chapters, each one covering a different spiritual field. Within each field, youll find a series of related meditations. If you wake up with a burning desire for change, head over to the chapter entitled Transformation. If all youre after is some relaxation, theres a chapter for that, too, as well as for healing the self, celebrating abundance, and engaging with spirit. Simply find the chapter and the meditation that catches your eye, and then dive right in.

All in all, there are 101 guided meditationsor, alternatively stated, 101 loving conversations with yourself. Thats as complicated as meditation needs to betime spent in gentle conversation with yourself. The result? Something profoundly revealing, to say the least.

The meditations cover everything, from simple relaxation exercises, to creative visualizations; from walking meditations in nature, to explorations of otherworldly dimensions; from exercises in self-healing, to those that heal the world. They offer simple yet colorful pathways into spirituality, revealing how life can indeed be lived in a peaceful, meditative way.

A Word on Thoughts

Thoughts, while possibly being our greatest asset, are sadly the one thing we squander the most. Think about it; they are the one thing constantly at our disposal in unlimited quantities. They have the power, in an instant, to uplift usor, conversely, to bring us down. By being more mindful of our thinkingmore aware of the energy we allow to flow through our mindswe can maneuver our life precisely, and quickly, and consciously in the direction we wish to go. Talking to ourselves in a loving, purposeful way enables us to build an inner environment filled with beauty and strength. One simple thought, said slowly and with conviction, can and will take us to an entirely new level of consciousness.

I feel a glow in my heart, and it radiates outward, spreading warmth. Say this sentence again, slowly, patientlyand this time, with conviction . I feel a glow in my heart, and it radiates outward, spreading warmth.

Did you feel something stir inside? I bet you did.

Spirituality can beand inherently isthis simple. Its about cultivating and sustaining a beautiful inner environment, a garden within that flourishes with each positive thought we feed it. And when our hearts are warm and full, the world around us becomes an infinitely more special place to be in. Such is the power of positive self-talk. Such is the simplicity of spirituality.

What Is Meditation?

Every book, and every teacher, no doubt has their own definition of meditation. So, what do you understand it to be?

Meditation can be simply sitting quietly and allowing your body to relax. It can be listening to your breathing and, in so doing, bringing yourself into the present. It can be an inner exploration as you direct your gaze, your focus, inward. It can be observing and cultivating your inner beauty, perhaps even experiencing that slice of perfection as you stumble upon a hidden jewel. It can be connecting to your inner flow of energy as you get in touch with the very vibration of life. It can be a pursuit of profound healing as you move yourself toward wholeness. It can be an exercise in developing a deeper understanding of yourself and, in doing so, deepening your understanding of others, too. It can be an appreciation of and connection to nature, life, and the universe. And it can be communion with God.