What Should Be In My Meditation Space?

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Q: I have made space in my attic for a meditation space and yoga studio. The thought behind this is to get me motivated to continue on a regular meditation schedule as well as a place to de-stress at the end of the day. My question is, what should be in my meditation space? Should I leave certain things out? Should I paint?

- Franky A., Oregon

A: The number one thing to keep in mind in any meditation space it make sure there is no distractions or noise. If there is computers, TV, or lots of out door noise it makes it really hard to concentrate and relax. Also, make sure there is no clutter. Otherwise, there is no set meditation space. Surround it with things that make you feel secure. This can be through colors, lots of pillows and blankets, essential oils, or even plants. In my space I have set up a darker room that helps keep me relaxed. I personally find to much light can make it hard to keep meditating. This is always a personal preference for everyone. I have included some great meditation spaces to get your mind thinking.

Heroes: Rescue in the Water

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Mike McClure waded into Sarasota Bay for a little fishing on a beautiful day last April. The 67-year-old retired youth counselor had been angling in Florida’s intracoastal waters for years. This afternoon, the water off the New College of Florida campus was shallow enough at low tide that McClure could easily walk 100 yards offshore and cast his line in any direction. Sporting waders that reached up to his chest, he worked his way south down a sandbar, searching for his first nibble of the day.

“I was just enjoying the heck out of the experience,” says McClure.

Near sunset, still without a fish, he decided to turn back. Rather than retrace his earlier course, though, he chose a more direct path toward shore, assuming the bay wouldn’t get deeper along the way. Instead, it had become an impassable trough, and he was trapped. “When I turned around and realized that the water was getting close to my waist, I just felt so alone,” he remembers. He tried to wade along different angles, but shallower water eluded him. Finally, he decided his safest option was to head straight for land and hope for the best.

“Within about five steps, the water was coming in through the top of the waders,” says McClure.

From left: Loren Niurka Mora, Caitlin Petro, and Eliza Cameron at Sarasota Bay

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Inspiring Thoughts

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We forget that forgiveness is greater than revenge.  People make mistakes.

We are allowed to make mistakes. But the actions we take while in a rage will haunt us forever.

Pause and ponder. Think before you act. Be patient. Forgive & forget. Love one and all.

If you judge people, you have no time to love them. — Mother Teresa

So Darshan Chakra Kriya Meditation

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Sit with a straight spine and block your right nostril with your right thumb. Inhale through your left nostril. Hold your breath and mentally repeat the mantra Wha Hay Guru 16 times. With each Wha Hay Guru move your navel in three graduated movements towards the spine. On Wha pull it 1/3 in, on Hay pull it 2/3 in, and on Guru pull your navel in to the fullest extent you can. So, you are moving your navel 48 times in the course of repeating Wha Hay Guru mentally 16 times. After the 16th repetion of Wha Hay Guru, block your left nostril with your right little finger, lift your right thumb, and exhale through your right nostril. Then block your right nostril again and continue. Your eyes in this one are 1/10 open, looking down and in towards the tip of your nose. Start with 11 minutes of pratice. Over time you can work up to 2 1/2 hrs.! Remember that it’s always inhale through the left nostril and exhale through the right. To end this meditation inhale and stretch your arms up and shake your whole body. Then meditate in siience for a minute, focusing at the brow with Long Light Breathing.

4 Great Green Gadgets

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Solar Cell Strap

This tiny solar cell strap (JPY 1,900; about $18; February 9th) for your cellphone, it is a small solar cell that can store energy and charged your phone. It said that when you walking or talking, the Solar Cell Strap can be charged by sunlight(about 6 to 10 hours under sunny in complete charge), 3 hours on an AC adapter will give you a backup battery anyway. Learn more go here.

Chromasun Solar Powered Hybrid Air Conditioner

Chromasum Air Conditioner

Chromasum Air Conditioner consists of technology contains photovoltaic and solar thermal technology that harvest light and heat from the sun. It uses 95% less silicon than normal ones. This high efficiency air-conditioner is the one you should choose if you really need one.

Panasonic RISAIKURA MS-N53 Indoor Composter

Panasonic RISAIKURA MS-N53 Indoor Composter

This gadget will turn your organic garbage like the food scraps into composts using its platinum-palladium catalyst. If you run it 3 hours, it will create composts ideal for fertilizing the plants and vegetables. Running it longer for six hours will ensure that the compost is further broken down which may be suitable for long term fertilization for trees. Go here for more info.

Green TV: Vizio’s new 32-inch EcoHD LCD TV

VIZIO’s VECO320L is an energy efficient alternative to traditional HDTV. Using the most advanced technology available, it’s designed to exceed today’s energy standards for power consumption. Using nearly 44% less electricity than traditional 32″ Class LCD HDTV’s, this HDTV runs on only 84 watts. Don’t think you have to sacrifice quality to be energy efficient, the VECO320L supports 720p and 1080i signals, includes 2x HDMI inputs, component, composite, RF and RGB inputs for all your home entertainment devices.