ROSE THE MEDITATION

PICTURE A ROSE.

Visualize it completely, and HOLD it before your mental eye. When you begin your meditation you may prefer to let your mind wander. Imagine that it is a lake, and watch different thoughts rise to its surface and float there. Allow each thought to remain for a moment, then force it to depart.

Then select your one object — your rose. In your imagination build a masterpiece of a picture around it and then, one by one, mentally erase the parts of the picture you painted around it until finally, you have nothing remaining but the glorious flower suspend before you.

Hold it vividly there for a moment with every ounce of your mental effort. Then suddenly erase it. Hold before your mind’s eye for a split second a wall of nothingness ... as if you reached out and drew down a white wall to hide the rose.

Gaze upon the wall for a second ... a wall which is void of all things. Hold this blank white wall before you for a flash of a second. It is during this void that the Inner Vision may rise, or some sensation be experienced. As the mind erases the subject of meditation for this split second, the alerted higher consciousness projects a momentary flash of inspiration, of light, or some manifestation of itself, to be mirrored upon the blank wall. What is to be expected to happen during this second of time? Each person will react differently, see different visions, or experience different inner reactions or mental responses.

The mind may be caught in a sudden spiral sensation. The suggestion is, allow it to happen. Spiral with it, mentally, for it is leading you toward a higher level of consciousness. Or there may seem to open in the top of your head a “sliding door,” freeing the mind from its earthly limitations and allowing it to expand from the top of your head to embrace the universe.

Or you may hear the Voice of the Silence, which later we shall describe to you, but which in the beginning may resemble a whispering wind. Or you may hear the sound of a faraway melody ... an actual sound of music ... which will well up from within your own self. Or the vacuum may fade away and thoughts begin to rise in mind, signalling the termination of your meditation.

In the beginning you probably will not be able to sustain the mental vision for more than a few seconds. As time progresses and your mind becomes practiced, a complete visualization will last no longer than two and a half minutes. No human mind, even trained, can usually hold its attention centered without wavering upon any given object for longer than this time. This does not include the preliminary acts of stilling the body and the breath. Nor does it include the time after the mind enters the realms of the inner world. A period of thirty minutes has been mentioned as appropriate for daily meditations, but remember “time” is related to Earth. Once the mind enters the rapture of true meditation, time is forgotten.

First Degree Lesson 2

Ruby Necklace

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Beaded Blue Faceted Sapphire Necklace

This necklace is approximately 9 inches long and weighs approximately 0.6 ounces. Increases ability to process information and form a strategy. Improves decision making abilities. Regulates emotions. Stimulates ability to perceive consequences of action. Stimulates mental will. Improves circulation of Prana. $170.00

Beaded Opal Necklace

Opal has so much good vibrational energy that it can magnify spiritual abilities and balance good karma jumpstarting creativity freedom of expression and original thinking. This delicate opal necklace is approximately 8.5 inches long and weighs approximately 0.3 ounces. $68.00

Beaded Emerald Necklace

This delicate necklace is made of faceted beaded emeralds. It is approximately 9 inches long and weighs 0.4 ounces.

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Extremely activating to the heart. Prepares the energy body for spiritual energy. Activates the heart and worn for protection. $97.00

Beaded Tanzanite Necklace

This necklace is approximately 10 inches long and weighs approximately 2.4 ounces. Increases size of your spiritual cord. Associated with Divine Light (or the White Light). Enhances the abstract mind. Strengthens being heart centered. $575.00

TANZANITE BEADED NECKLACE, SMALL

18 inches. Small beads. Tanzanite activates psychic abilities the crown chakra and the third eye, facilitating communication with the higher spiritual dimensions. Tanzanite is a stone of transformation that can help dissolve old patterns of disease and helps one move forward with optimism. $84.00

Rudraksha Mala With Rose Quartz Beads

Wearing rudraksha seeds is believed to bring eternal blessings and is deemed closest to Lord Shiva himself. The five mukhi (sections) rudraksha from Nepal, is believed to hold strong healing properties as well as being a tool for awakening consciousness.This mala is 20 inches long and weighs approximately 3 ounces. The rose quartz beads are 8 mm in size. $55.00

Necklace With 14mm Beads

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Malachite helps clear away negative energies and is a stone of transformation. Known to heal and reveal emotional pain, malachite can be used for assisting the aura to be filled with positive vibrations. • One of the most effective stones for increasing spiritual conductivity. $30.00

Garnet Necklace

This garnet necklace is approximately 9 inches long and weighs approximately 1.2 ounces. Increases ability to process information and form a strategy. Improves decision making abilities. Regulates emotions. Stimulates ability to perceive consequences of action. Stimulates mental willpower. $72.00

200-YEAR-OLD MALA FROM TIBET XI

Packed full of energy from past users this powerful mala is a one of a kind treasure for increased spiritual connection, meditation and mindful practices. This mala is approximately 24 inches long and weighs 5 ounces. $1,575.00

Lapis Mala

This gorgeous lapis mala is approximately 21 inches long and weighs approximately 3.6 ounces. Improves creative aspects. Good for materialization. Reduces the psychosomatic response. $130.00

Clear Quartz Mala

Quartz crystal is known to have high spiritual properties and this beautiful mala is a pure example of the stabilizing benefits quartz generates. Mala means garland and they are used for prayer, yoga and spiritual practices. $52.00

Peach Wood Mala With Dorje

This mala is 16 inches longs and weighs approximately 1 ounce. Peach wood helps protect against psychic attack and to repel negative spirits. Combined with the dorje this symbolizes indestructability and encourages spiritual strength and fortitude. $18.00

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Rose Quartz Mala With Ganesh

A rose quartz mala with a beautiful Ganesha! This mala is approximately 20 inches long and weighs approximately 3 ounces $85.00.

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