Meditation For All People

This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success." Joshua 1:8

Because there is not a lot of discussion regarding the practice of Meditation among Christians, we have presented some history for consideration. Meditation is beneficial to all people five years of age and up regardless of their religion or any other consideration. Meditation in Christianity is rooted in the Bible. In fact, the Bible commands meditation. In Joshua 1:8, God says to meditate on His word day and night. The Psalmist said, "His delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night" (Psalm 1:2). During my research on meditation, I found twenty-seven references in the Bible that mentions meditate or meditation.

In the Old Testament there are two primary Hebrew words for meditation: Haga, which means to utter, groan, meditate, or ponder; and Sihach, which means to muse, rehearse in one's mind, or contemplate. These words can also be translated as dwell, diligently consider, and heed. The Bible tells us to think about God's Word. Our thoughts determine our behavior and so what we think about is very important as our thoughts determine our life experiences. God simply wishes for us to think about His Word, or meditate on it. God considers meditation to be a vital exercise of the minds of His children. What should we focus on in Christian meditation or in any meditation for that matter? Scripture says, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 (KJV) The Dalai Lama says that all major religious traditions carry basically the same message of love, compassion and forgiveness…the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. Meditation is an activity that encompasses all of these thoughts.


The benefits experienced by people who practice meditation as a part of their daily lifestyle are numerous. People who Meditate: are much happier…are much healthier…have extended life spans…dramatically reduce and even reverses disease of all types especially cancer…awaken dormant abilities…answer life's mysterious questions…are much smarter…have brains that function at a superior level…it is easy to see why many of history's greatest inventors, philosophers, and scientists received their revolutionary, future-transforming ideas during their daily meditation sessions…produce immensely more euphoric brain chemicals… the same chemicals that flow through your system on the days when you have never felt better, and these euphoric brain chemicals are produced constantly…sleep much better… need fewer hours of sleep every night because their minds and bodies are completely refreshed and rejuvenated during their highly pleasurable meditation sessions. Meditation is many times more powerful than sleep…far superior mental and emotional health…perfect mental and emotional balance…more satisfied and content with their lives.

In addition, there are specific health benefits that are a result of meditation which are: Heart rate, respiration, blood pressure and oxygen consumption are all decreased…People who meditate are less anxious and nervous…they are more independent and self-confident…75% of insomniacs who started a daily meditation program were able to fall asleep within 20 minutes of going to bed…Production of the stress hormone, Cortisol, is greatly decreased, thus making it possible for those people to deal with stress better when it occurs…Women with PMS showed symptom improvements after 5 months of steady daily meditation and reflection…Thickness of the artery walls decreased which effectively lowers the risk of heart attack or stroke by 8% to 15%…Relaxation therapy was helpful in chronic pain patients…60% of anxiety prone people showed marked improvements in anxiety levels after 6-9 months.

The Elevated Eleven” tips on Meditation

(1) Desire - The first thing that has to happen before anything else matters is the desire and determination to meditate. Once you have those two components, you can find for yourself the other ten...but until you have the desire...the others don't matter.
(2) Posture - Be comfortable...sitting or standing…If you have back problems you may want to sit on a pillow.
(3) Breath- Your breathing should be slow, even and from your diaphragm.
(4) Attitude- Create a relaxed, confident attitude before you start to meditate. There is no "right or wrong" Close your eyes & relax
(5) Consistency- Meditation brings awareness
(6) Method or Style-Find Yours-There are many methods of meditating and the important thing is that you find the one that best fits you.
(7) Become Calm - Meditation is calm and focus...Simply relax and contemplate the timeless nature of your soul.
(8) An Open Mind- Meditation opens our minds and hearts to a deeper level...if your mind wonders...re-focus....
(9) Shhhh...Quietness- Make sure you are in a quiet room with no distractions...Listen intently to the silence
(10) Time Allotment...Allow adequate time for your meditation...1 minute per your age…Remain relaxed and silent for as long as possible.
(11) Lifestyle- For more tools, tips and techniques on meditation and abundant living visit http://yourelevatedlife.com/get_lifted

We sincerely hope that you desire to find yourself engaged in the practice of meditation for Your Inspiration, Happiness and Peace of Mind, which will lead directly to “Your Elevated Life.”

Savannah Blue is a Freelance Writer, a Spiritual Comforter and Motivator, and an amateur photographer and is also a publisher and entrepreneur. She is the Co-founder and Co-producer of  Yourelevatedlife and YourElevatedLife Radio Show. Her passion is assisting others in becoming aware of and fulfilling their unlimited potential. She is "Living her Dreams" at the beach with the love of her life and working from home doing what she loves to do...help others live their Dreams!