Post by robincragin on Nov 5, 2015 11:39:31 GMT -5
Walking in meditation is another effective method for opening the magical senses and empowering the spirit. In walking meditation, you aim your practice toward a specific end, such as raising magical energy to achieve some specific goal, opening psychic ability, or gaining spiritual insight on some matter in your life. You would normally conduct walking meditation during a Wiccan ritual; however the ritual context is not necessary for this meditation technique to be effective. In a ritual context, walking meditations might take place, for example, within a spiral design you map out on the ground, within a labyrinth, or at specify symbolic times of the year.
*** A Word to the Wise: Labyrinths are a form of Mandala (a Sanskrit word that roughly means “a circle that contains essence, or spirit”). A labyrinth is a design usually marked upon the ground that conveys spiritual and numerological symbolism. Labyrinths are usually created to have a single winding pathway within a circular design. The pathway is traditionally composed of either 7, 11, or 12 circuits that spiral inward to a center. The labyrinth is a universal symbol of transformation that spiritual practitioners can use to represent an individual’s pilgrimage to his or her own center point, which is the heart of divinity. ***
The focal point of walking meditation can be one of several options that depend on the purpose of the meditation. For instance you might focus on the sensations of your body, such as the feelings you experience as your weight shifts from one leg to another. You might focus on counting your breaths. Or you might count your steps, counting in rounds from one to ten.
Not every type of walking meditation is suited to every personality. There are two specific styles of walking meditation for you to consider: sunwalking and moonwalking. Sunwalking is a brisk, gentle forward movement. The sun walking stride is quick and long, and it is best suited to folks who usually have a directed, logical, linear mental focus. In moonwalking, each step is half the length of the foot. There is a pause between steps that lasts approximately three breaths to allow you to integrate the energy of each step you take. Moonwalking is best suited to folks who have a contemplative, creative, nonlinear mental energy.
Exercise: Moon or Sun?
Determining whether you are naturally a Sun or Moon walker is a simple process. Below is a list of some solar and lunar qualities. Write down the qualities that best describe you.
Solar
Fiery: Expressive
Fast paced: Active
Impatient: Moving
Overt: Frenetic
Sexual: Passionate
Cerebral: Analytical
Logical: Reasonable
Lunar
Mellow: Contemplative
Serene: Sluggish
Forgiving: Tranquil
Discrete: Secretive
Sensual: Emotional
Intuitive: Introverted
Whichever category holds the most markings represents your natural type, either solar or lunar. If your markings are evenly distributed, you have integrated energy and can use either method with success.
*** A Word to the Wise: Labyrinths are a form of Mandala (a Sanskrit word that roughly means “a circle that contains essence, or spirit”). A labyrinth is a design usually marked upon the ground that conveys spiritual and numerological symbolism. Labyrinths are usually created to have a single winding pathway within a circular design. The pathway is traditionally composed of either 7, 11, or 12 circuits that spiral inward to a center. The labyrinth is a universal symbol of transformation that spiritual practitioners can use to represent an individual’s pilgrimage to his or her own center point, which is the heart of divinity. ***
The focal point of walking meditation can be one of several options that depend on the purpose of the meditation. For instance you might focus on the sensations of your body, such as the feelings you experience as your weight shifts from one leg to another. You might focus on counting your breaths. Or you might count your steps, counting in rounds from one to ten.
Not every type of walking meditation is suited to every personality. There are two specific styles of walking meditation for you to consider: sunwalking and moonwalking. Sunwalking is a brisk, gentle forward movement. The sun walking stride is quick and long, and it is best suited to folks who usually have a directed, logical, linear mental focus. In moonwalking, each step is half the length of the foot. There is a pause between steps that lasts approximately three breaths to allow you to integrate the energy of each step you take. Moonwalking is best suited to folks who have a contemplative, creative, nonlinear mental energy.
Exercise: Moon or Sun?
Determining whether you are naturally a Sun or Moon walker is a simple process. Below is a list of some solar and lunar qualities. Write down the qualities that best describe you.
Solar
Fiery: Expressive
Fast paced: Active
Impatient: Moving
Overt: Frenetic
Sexual: Passionate
Cerebral: Analytical
Logical: Reasonable
Lunar
Mellow: Contemplative
Serene: Sluggish
Forgiving: Tranquil
Discrete: Secretive
Sensual: Emotional
Intuitive: Introverted
Whichever category holds the most markings represents your natural type, either solar or lunar. If your markings are evenly distributed, you have integrated energy and can use either method with success.