Now object of your consciousness is what you are reading. And in-between lines it moves to life experiences, which are stimulated by associations brought forth by these words. Then past memories become your object of consciousness.

Meditation is a process in which we let go of these disturbances and allow ourselves to sink into ourselves and experience center of our being, where there is a constant sense of peace and feelings of security and love for ourselves and all others.

This becomes a source of energy, security, self-worth, freedom, strength and peace with which we can deal with our daily lives. We have so much to gain by dedicating 20 minutes at least once but better twice daily for this contact.

We will obtain greater clarity, health, harmony, happiness, intuition, understanding, creativity and problem solving ability.

The meditative process climaxes in transcendence of ego and mind itself, ending in a state of contact with higher levels of awareness or, eventually, pure consciousness without an object of perception.

If we care for our bodies and minds and they will care for us.

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(Adapted from forthcoming "The Art of Meditation" by Robert Elias Najemy. His book "The Psychology of Happiness" (ISBN 0-9710116-0-5) is available at http://www.amazon.com and http://www.HolisticHarmony.com. His writings can be viewed at http://www.HolisticHarmony.com where you can also download FREE articles and e-books.

First, Carol got raisins, walnuts, sunflower seeds, honey, whole wheat flour, herb teas, orange juice and cranberry juice. From meat section, she picked up chicken, haddock, flounder, and shrimp. From dairy case, she got skim milk, cottage cheese, yogurt. Her last stop was in produce section; potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, beets, lettuce, squash, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, peaches, bananas, grapes, grapefruit, apples, oranges, peaches.

In dairy case, Fanny grabbed butter, whipped cream, chocolate milk, whole milk. Then she picked up ham, hot dogs, sausage, bologna, hamburger. In frozen food section, she got tv dinners, pot pies, coffee cakes, french fries, ice cream. Then it was wonder bread, cheese puffs, donuts, cookies. Her cereals included Fruit loops & Sugar Smacks. After that she grabbed spaghetti, instant potatomix, gravy mix, Jell-O, kool aid, soda pop, ding dongs, crackers, miracle whip, jelly fritos. After all that, she had to get Rolaids, Bayer, Comtrex, contact, laxatives, diet pills.

As they came to check out counter, manager noticed what was in their carts and their behavior. Henry was in a hurry and searching for his cigarettes. Carol thanked him again. Fanny was slowly bringing up rear with her kids pulling on her.

Cocking his head, manager was sure their food choices affected their appearance and behavior. Which one are you and which would one would you like to be like?

Three different kinds of foods affect you differently. Stimulants (meats & spices) are addictive and can make you nervous, high strung, and hyper. Imitation, junk, overripe, rotten foods can leave you feeling lazy, lethargic, and susceptible to illnesses. Real food from nature are best, leaving you healthy and relaxed.