We Introduce the Mantra

We introduce the mantra: 

we introduce the mantra gently and easily, not to disturb the present flow of thought, but only to allow another option, a vibration for the mind to naturally find attractive and listen to for a certain length of time. The mantra itself is just a thought, a faint impression that passes on to a silent place beyond the point of thinking, where stillness permanently resides and allows for every thought's passage. In this way we we don't seek to end the mind's natural process, nor undermine it's natural role of thinking - mantra meditation is simply an ever easy method of allowing the mind to return to its preferred silence completely on its own, not using the mantra against the flow of thoughts, only giving a moment of our attention to a vibration that works in silence's favor. 

it's that easy, truly so. 

we introduce the mantra gently to the mind, not chanting, no endless repetition of a magical word - it's all about a vibration, a sound without any given meaning and how it echos through the mind. It's not wielded as a weapon against another thought, it's not meant be used as a replacement for thoughts we find disturbing or that hold our fascination. Meditation is a natural affair, thoughts are not off limit, nothing is forced or even altered by our effort. We introduce the mantra to our mind, always gently, never as anything more than a faint impression, and we place our faith to its currency, the value of its vibration, and how it carries us to silence without any great effort of our own. 

and that's how we meditate.

of course this is just one means of meditation, mantra based, Vedic in origin, ancient. It's worked through the ages for the purpose of a peaceful mind, not transcending thought, nor as a tool for awakening to another state of being, but to simply and only be at home exactly where we are right now. Our peace is ever present, natural, and found here, no effort needed for its return. We introduce the mantra for the pleasure of its vibration, the quality of its silent nature, and for the ease of simply listening as it echos through the mind. 

and with this...

we find ourselves in stillness. 

~

Peace, Eric