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Meditation is the practice of focusing the mind, often formalized into a specific routine. Meditation is usually recognized as a component of Eastern religions, originating in Vedic Hinduism. It encompasses any of a wide variety of spiritual practices which emphasize mental activity or quiescence. Meditation can also be used for personal development, such as the exercises of Hatha yoga. Many practise meditation in order to achieve eternal peace, while others do it in order to get healthier and friendlier.
Overview
The English word meditation comes from the Latin meditatio, which originally indicated every type of physical or intellectual exercise, then later evolved into the more specific meaning "contemplation." This usage is found in Christian spirituality, for example, "meditations on the sufferings of Christ"; as well as Western philosophy, as in Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy, a set of six mental exercises which systematically analyze the nature of reality.
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RT @RobertBakss: Not one single hour is added to your life by worrying. Worry is really negative meditation. Jesus said "Have faith in God"- Mark 11:22
harley_rossi (Harley Rossi) Thu, 17 May 2012 10:18:38 -0000
RT @RobertBakss: Not one single hour is added to your life by worrying. Worry is really negative meditation. Jesus said "Have faith in God"- Mark 11:22
RT @PoeticChristian: The treasures of truth in God's word~are best mined with the spade of meditation #PCO
_Jammmy (Jamerose Catacutan) Thu, 17 May 2012 10:17:20 -0000
RT @PoeticChristian: The treasures of truth in God's word~are best mined with the spade of meditation #PCO
RT @PoeticChristian: The treasures of truth in God's word~are best mined with the spade of meditation #PCO
freedomdoorsmin (Barbara Mack) Thu, 17 May 2012 10:17:18 -0000
RT @PoeticChristian: The treasures of truth in God's word~are best mined with the spade of meditation #PCO
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FreakieFries (Joe Morgese) Thu, 17 May 2012 10:17:02 -0000
http://t.co/80edrEdQ the story of awesome powerful meditation
Seeing Clearly â May 17, 2012 Meditation - http://t.co/6Bg0SIQo #buddhism #nichiren
ryusho (Ryusho é¾æ) Thu, 17 May 2012 10:17:02 -0000
Seeing Clearly – May 17, 2012 Meditation - http://t.co/6Bg0SIQo #buddhism #nichiren
Seeing Clearly â May 17, 2012 Meditation - http://t.co/xrT7Koht #buddhism #nichiren
Myoshoji (Myosho-ji å¦å£°å¯º) Thu, 17 May 2012 10:17:01 -0000
Seeing Clearly – May 17, 2012 Meditation - http://t.co/xrT7Koht #buddhism #nichiren
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