The Science of Meditation

What am I but a fleeting presence?  

What is mine but an aching absence?  

Are we not both mind and matter,  

With breath as the guide to our soul's essence?

Fear, anger, jealousy, and revenge roam freely in the mind,  

Lurking in the shadows, waiting to elude the present moment.  

Gradually, these forces tighten their grip,  

Shaping our identity, pulling us away—  

Back and forth between the past and the future,  

Until they own us completely.  

"Be still, and know that I am God."

Profound in its simplicity, eternally true.  

Yet, how rarely do we practice it.  

The act of sitting still, confronting oneself,  

Terrifies us more than we care to admit.  

'This too shall pass'

Deeper reflection reveals its hidden treasure:  

Everything changes, every experience evolves.  

Yet the present remains timeless, unchanging.  

Only the present is real.  

Spirituality begins with acceptance

The gentle acknowledgment of one's ego,  

Free from judgment, free from reaction.  

Tolerance, compassion, and peace  

Are not weaknesses but empowerment.  

True self-esteem emerges through alertness,  

Mindfulness, and profound awareness.  

Through awareness, we begin to see ourselves clearly:  

The roles we play, the masks we wear, the stories we tell.  

As we tame and purify the mind,  

Our reactive impulses weaken.  

We learn to endure the discomfort of presence,  

Gradually surrendering to stillness,  

Transparency, and the quiet power of non-reactivity.  

Awareness and equanimity quiet the force of thought.  

Meditation cleanses the mind, awakening the soul.  

It illuminates the present moment,  

Where awareness meets intelligence,  

Consciousness meets clarity,  

And you become alive to truth.  

You are the light of the world.

Through stillness and silence,  

Your path unfolds before you.  

It is only your truth that will set you free.  

Joy, peace, and harmony await in the depths of presence.  

From this place, you share your light through *Metta Bhavana*

The extension of loving-kindness to all beings.  

Compassion within is not indifference.  

It is active, transformative, and deeply felt.  

Only through insight do you spread love and kindness,  

Rippling outward, touching hearts,  

Bridging the gap between worlds.  

By Dutchess @Deldeyoch