M E D I TA T I O N
MEDITATION
& the Life Cycle
Money can free up your time, and eliminate financial struggles
or exposure to stressful work conditions, but it does not guarantee that
you will make spiritual expansion an important focus of your attention.
W
hat are the implications
for starting meditation at
an early age? These and
other questions relating
to meditation at different periods of the
life cycle will be examined in this article.
Charles Shahar is a clinical
psychologist by training and social
researcher by profession. He has lived
and studied Vedanta philosophy in
India. He has also taught yoga and
meditation for over 17 years to diverse
groups, focusing specifically on stress
management for health care workers.
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Even before a baby is born meditation
can play an important role. The
pregnant woman who meditates is
providing an exceptionally welcoming
and nurturing environment for the
coming soul. When she sits in deep
silence, both her energy field and that
of the child are strengthened and
purified.
During meditation she can focus on
sending loving vibrations to the child. A
fetus can easily pick up on any negative
or harsh emotions around the mother,
but will also delight in her bliss. If the
pregnant woman spends much time in
a spiritual environment, fewer
complications during pregnancy,
resulting from the resistance of the
child to incarnate, can be expected.
Meditations by the father and relatives
around the time of birth will help settle
the atmosphere and set a welcoming
tone. If birthing is done at home
candles can be used to purify the space.