Centering Prayer Meditation Connection to the Universal Energy
It is natural to assume and perceive ourselves to be stationary when sitting down reading this, however, at a cosmic and molecular level, that is actually not the case at all. We may not sense the rotation of the Earth revolution around the Sun, but all the planets and galaxies are in motion and being pulled by the gravitational force. The universe has been expanding ever since the Big Bang. Likewise, molecular atoms are constantly in motion and vibration. So what we perceive as solid matter is not in fact solid, their speed of movement is so fast that we cannot see nor feel it.
Silent meditation enables you to still your mind and spirit whilst reconnecting yourself to the Universal flow of energy. When you are consciously syncing yourself with the Universal Energy, it can scan your body and realign anything that is out of alignment that we are not aware of.
Most importantly, there is a reason why all spiritual teachers and paths promote the practice of meditation. Listed below are just the few benefits of practicing stillness that researchers have found. As well as, selected verses from the Bible and Quran that mention the practice of meditation:
12 Science-Based Benefits of Meditation:
Reduces Stress
Controls Anxiety
Promotes Emotional Health
Enhances Self-Awareness
Lengthens Attention Span
May Reduce Age-Related Memory Loss
Can Generate Kindness
May Help Fight Addictions
Improves Sleep
Helps Control Pain
Can Decrease Blood Pressure
You Can Meditate Anywhere
Quran & Bible Verses:
[3:17] They are steadfast, truthful, submitting, charitable, and meditators at dawn.
[9:112] They are the repenters, the worshipers, the praisers, the meditators, the bowing and prostrating, the advocators of righteousness and forbidders of evil, and the keepers of GOD's laws. Give good news to such believers.
[17:79-80] During the night, you shall meditate for extra credit, that your Lord may raise you to an honorable rank. And say, "My Lord, admit me an honorable admittance, and let me depart an honorable departure, and grant me from You a powerful support."
[25:63-66] The worshipers of the Most Gracious are those who tread the earth gently, and when the ignorant speak to them, they only utter peace. In the privacy of the night, they meditate on their Lord, and fall prostrate. And they say, "Our Lord, spare us the agony of Hell; its retribution is horrendous. It is the worst abode; the worst destiny."
[26:217-220] And put your trust in the Almighty, Most Merciful. Who sees you when you meditate during the night. And your frequent prostrations. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.
[39:9] Is it not better to be one of those who meditate in the night, prostrating and staying up, being aware of the Hereafter, and seeking the mercy of their Lord? Say, "Are those who know equal to those who do not know?" Only those who possess intelligence will take heed.
[50:39-40] ... praise and glorify your Lord before sunrise, and before sunset. During the night you shall meditate on His name, and after prostrating.
Psalm 46:10 He says, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.
Job 6:24 Teach me, and I will be silent; make me understand how I have gone astray.
Isaiah 32:17 And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.
Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Joshua 1:8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Psalm 19:14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
