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The Manhattan Meditation Center is an initiative of the Brahma Kumaris. The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization (BKWSO) teaches Raja Yoga Meditation as a way of experiencing peace of mind and a positive approach to life. The Organization provides opportunities for people from all religious and cultural backgrounds to explore their own spirituality and learn skills of reflection and meditation derived from Raja Yoga, which help develop inner calm, clear thinking, and personal well-bei ...
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This episode emphasizes the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones to broaden our perspectives and achieve happiness. It suggests that experimenting with new ideas and concepts can bring fresh perspectives and ways of thinking. Initially, life was filled with harmony, happiness, and contentment, but over time, we became influenced by our s…
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The image of the tightrope walker - it’s a powerful metaphor for the delicate balance we navigate in our lives. Each thought, each action, contributes to the fabric of our future. And just like the tightrope walker, we strive for inner alignment and peace. As we walk our own invisible tightrope, may we choose our steps with care, cultivating though…
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We often worry and say, because we love or we care. But we all know that worrying doesn’t really bring the results that we like or prefer. It’s true that worry often consumes our energy and doesn’t necessarily lead to positive outcomes. Shifting from worry to trust and faith is powerful. Trusting in the inherent goodness of others and ourselves can…
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Embracing our spiritual identity can profoundly alter our engagement with the world, distinguishing between what nourishes our deeper peace and what merely distracts. In a gentle exploration of our non-physical essence, the speaker guides listeners through the concept of the soul as the seat of our true existence, beyond the confines of our physica…
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In this episode we will explore how the art of shifting one’s focus or attention from that which is external to that which is within, determines the quality of life experienced. A life lived from the inside out allows for the innate beauty of the eternal self, the soul, to flow naturally into every aspect of the drama of life.…
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Our ego manifests itself in some interesting ways. Ways like always looking for justification, always pointing fingers outward. It's always somebody else’s fault or to be blamed. And if I can't point finger to anyone, I'm looking for justification in myself. We have forgotten that the ego is not who we are. The ego is something that I have created …
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In this meditation we explore how to train the mind to let go of shallow, surface level “breathing” or thinking by contemplating thoughts about the eternal self, a being of peace. From this space of deep inner peace, the mind naturally creates thoughts that are few in number, deep, and restorative for the optimal health of the entire being.…
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'Life is like a game'- Many of us might be familiar with this phrase. In this episode, we will explore a different perspective. I am playing the game not in order to enjoy, but I am playing the game and I am enjoying the game. The act of playing is the act of joy and not necessarily in order to attain joy. This is the aspect that is worthwhile to r…
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In this meditation we explore how realigning one’s perspective to that of the Divine, to eternal truth, restores the original nature of the mind and the natural qualities of the soul. From this space, the soul can play the various roles of life infused with its innate qualities of goodness and experience the highest quality of life.…
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When we think of life as a game, then we have to also consider the various players in the game, including ourselves. We could be the spectator sometimes, or we could be an active player in the game sometimes. Life offers us the opportunity to consider both. In this meditation, let us spend some time reflecting on some of the areas of our life where…
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In Spirituality, there is a benefit of being clueless about the things that really aren't relevant and have nothing to do with my journey, but being very aware of secrets that will illuminate my path to my objective. It helps to support lesser but deeper thinking, which is very essential for moving towards my destination, whether it's self-respect …
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In physical fasting, we reduce or limit the food intake for a certain period of time to give the body enough space and time to recover or heal. Similarly, the practice of going into silence is a very fruitful and beneficial practice for the mind. The thoughts that emerge from that inner silence are then very empowering, uplifting and creative.…
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Intellect is our discerning power, our analyzing power, our reasoning power and our wisdom. In Gymnastics, you use/exert your body and stretch it beyond certain limits or beyond certain comfort zone. Similarly, in Spiritual Gymnastics, you stretch your intellect to widen your horizon, broaden your perspective and to see the whole picture instead of…
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True love for the self is to have the aim to live in alignment with one’s innate nature of love, peace and joy and to have compassion, understanding and forgiveness for any mistakes made on the journey. To draw power and courage to hold myself in love and truth, I invite the companionship of the source, the Ocean of love, the Divine.…
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In this meditation we explore how setting your inner posture in the experience of your intrinsic value as a spiritual being of peace, love and harmony serves as the foundation for cultivating a healthy attitude towards perceived “mistakes”. From this space of inner self-respect one has the power and clarity to be able to use every experience in lif…
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In this meditation we explore how knowing the true self as a benevolent being of love, peace and happiness naturally allows us to see the subtle nature of others in the same light. Each moment that we choose to come into thought, words and actions from this highest space of awareness, our inner “greatness” is nurtured and we become instruments of G…
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On a spiritual journey of self transformation, we continuously aim to “close the gap” between where we currently are and who we are destined to be - our highest potential. In this meditation we travel deep within the self to a safe, sacred, transformational space of a pure silence that re-emerges our true eternal nature of deep peace and calm. The …
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On a spiritual journey of transformation, the aim is to live life in alignment with the eternal truth of the spiritual being, the soul. Come join us in this mediation to explore how transcending the form of thoughts, feelings and sensations that belong to the physical world of change naturally aligns us with our non-physical, changeless truth. From…
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Peace is one of the experiences that as a human spirit, we came into this world to enjoy, to experience. However, we tend to look out and hope that everything around us will be absolutely pleasant and peaceful, so that I can enjoy an experience of peace. Unfortunately, it's not a reality. Peace is found only when I look inward. When I look inward a…
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Difficult things can be made easy by shifting our perspective and seeing the big picture. Even meditation becomes easy once we understand who is the real self that is meditating. Meditation is natural and easy and also allows us to see what seemed to be difficult from a different perspective. Experience the benefits of easy meditation.…
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The aim of meditation is to shift our awareness of the self from the physical dimension to the subtle. In this space, the soul experiences its true self and unites with the Supreme soul, the Source. In order to maintain this awareness and stabilize the self in its eternal truth, the soul becomes an observer who can see all thoughts but can choose t…
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On any journey of self improvement, it is important to take regular pauses to check if we are moving in the desired direction. On a spiritual journey, we reflect on the quality of thoughts, feelings and actions with an aim to check and shift our inner positioning so that it aligns with our innate virtues of goodness. This will in turn invite extern…
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By experiencing the true self as a spiritual being who is from a dimension beyond the physical dimension of sound and action, many innate virtues and powers naturally emerge from within. In this mediation, we explore the true power of tolerance that exists within each of us and can be experienced when we apply this spiritual perspective to the game…
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