Standing Between the Worlds

Monday Message from Merlin 11-2-09

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Image by Julia Guthrie. Used with permission.

Greetings to all of you on this fine day. I am Merlin, the Master Teacher of this lovely being called Rose, with whom I work and serve. It is my pleasure to interact with you all today since I have been absent from this space for awhile. Rose has been busy with so many things in her everyday life, as I know many of you are busy with your own priorities. It is nice, however, to take some moments every day to go within, to find the still point of peace that is the Divine, and to honor it by sitting quietly in a state of blissful be-ing.

This is hard for many. Recently, Rose has been working with her church community, and some in that place suggested a meditation circle. Some, however, did not really want a meditation circle, but a space to practice spirit communication. Neither is right or wrong–they are different, however! You may use meditation to connect with Spirit, as the shift in perception that happens when you are in a meditative state is ideal for this type of communication. Meditation, however, is useful for many reasons, its primary purpose being to quiet the mind and to dwell in stillness. Is this boring? Some believe it to be so, but I would say that these have not yet enjoyed and embraced the power of stillness and peace for themselves. Your world is so full of noise and activity–when is there stillness? Where is the peace? It can only be found within, and so you must make the time to experience this if you want to achieve it in your life. I do not reprimand you, fellow travelers on the path of Light. Merely understand that meditation is a connection to the ultimate Source, and saying, “This is boring” disconnects you from the very thing you most seek.

Practice calming your mind. This is difficult for many and sometimes takes much time to master. When you close your eyes, think of a word that brings you peace. It may be “peace,” or “love,” “stillness,” or “silence.” If you do well visualizing, bring to mind a picture that is relaxing to you: a beautiful sunset, the ocean on the beach, a trickling brook in the wood, a sleeping pet. Hold this vision or this word within your mind and concentrate only on your breath. If your mind wanders, bring it gently back to your word or your picture. You may find yourself bringing your mind back quite often if it is restless and wanders off. This is normal and perfectly fine. Keep bringing your attention back to your word or vision, and breathe deeply and slowly as you do so. Do this for a few moments, and see how you feel when you open your eyes at the finish of your meditation. Do you not feel more centered, more balanced, more peaceful? Does this not make you feel more productive, happier, calmer? Does this not seem to be a good thing? See, there is no spirit connection in this meditation, and yet you discover some enduring benefits.

This is meditation. It is not boring, beloved friends. It is vital to your functioning as beings of light and love. Do not discount it because it seems simple. Many things that are simple hold the most important lessons for us.

I take my leave of you now. I wish you inner peace and love beyond measure.

Merlin

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Uncategorized | Rose | November 2, 2009 6:51 am

7 Comments

By Toni, November 2, 2009 @ 8:08 am

What a beautiful picture! And I appreciate the advice about stillness. I haven’t been so good at achieving it, in these past years, and I remember how much satisfaction and strength it gave me when I could. But always, another day to try!
By Rose, November 2, 2009 @ 8:31 am

Isn’t Julia’s picture lovely? I’m so happy she allowed me to use it!

And you’re absolutely right, Twinsy–the great thing is, if we fail one day, or even in one moment, we have another one waiting for us to try again.

Sending love your way!
By Melissa Leath, November 2, 2009 @ 9:07 am

Rose~
It is so great to see the information shared by Merlin about Meditation. It is very important for everyone to understand the basic technique. Then, they can access other areas enhanced by this technique. Nothing worth value comes instantly, only with time, love and endurance ~the perfect description of meditation.
I have to say, I could sense Merlin in the writing, and heard his mannerism. Thank you for a true channel experience.
By Rose, November 2, 2009 @ 10:00 am

Melissa, thanks for stopping by and posting your comment. I am happy to work with Merlin in this capacity, and I’m glad his message today touched something in you. I totally agree–everything of value in lift comes with time and practice, which deepens it all. And how nice that you could really sense Merlin in the message! I am honored!
By Rose, November 2, 2009 @ 10:01 am

Um…that should say, “life,” not lift. The flying fingers are wild today!
By georgianna, November 2, 2009 @ 3:19 pm

thank you Rose and Merlin - excellent advice!
By Maria, November 3, 2009 @ 5:15 am

I love my meditation word. It works every time. I never get those who visualize a beach to calm their mind. It just makes me feel woozy. I use a mental idea of a library full of books, a big brown leather chair and a cup of tea.