Meditation by candlelight

David et Magalie via ESP

When I was at school we were taught how to meditate, during one lesson in R.E. (it's funny how out of all the lessons I learned at school, this is the one I remember enjoying the most).  

I'm by no means a meditation expert, but I think this is a pretty good jumping off point for those beginning with meditation.

♥ Light a candle.

♥ Sit cross legged in front of it, or however you feel comfortable.

♥ Whilst concentrating on the candle, count your breaths in and out from 1 to 10 (breathe slowly).

♥ As you count do not think any thoughts.  Nothing. Nada.
♥ When you feel your mind wandering, return your attention to the candle. 

♥ It is said that if you reach 10 without any thought at all, you will attain Nirvana.

Harder than it sounds!

In a nutshell: The Science of Getting Rich

The Science of Getting Rich by  Wallace D. Wattles

Before I read this book, I searched the Internet for a summary of its contents, but couldn't find anything.  So here's a simple summary (or you can just use these points to trigger your memory if you have read it!)

♥ You must be rich in order to have a complete and successful life.

♥ There is an exact science to getting rich, and if you do things in a Certain Way you will get rich.

♥ There is a Formless Substance from which you can produce tangible riches through thought.

♥ Give everyone more use than you take from them in cash value.

♥ There is a law of gratitude that you should observe.  Gratitude should be strong and constant.

♥ Have a clear mental picture of your desires.

♥ Spend as much time as possible contemplating this picture.  Have faith you will attain them.  Have the purpose to realise them.

♥ Ignore poverty. 

♥ You must act now, even if you are in the wrong business for you.

♥ Be efficient in every act.

♥ Do everything with the conviction that you are advancing.

♥ Do not concern yourself with obstacles.

Have you read the Science of Getting Rich? Any thoughts?  Did it change your life...or are you still sceptical?

September is...

tomhe via ESP

♥ Eating steaming bowls of porridge with cinnamon and crunchy brown sugar

♥ Kicking leaves on the ground

♥ Forest walks in the autumn sun

♥ Buying woolly tights...and hats..and gloves...and scarves

♥ Warming cold hands around a Chai Latte

♥ Baking cakes and eating proper puddings...with custard

♥ Time to read Thomas Hardy novels about sturdy country folk