There are many different styles and types of music; the same
rule applies when it comes to buy music from stores both on the internet and in
your local music store.No two people
are the same when it comes to their individual style. Some people like music
that is soothing, others like music that gets them moving and some like music
that is expressive to their moods and feelings.
When buying music for meditation
it can be quite hard to know exactly what to buy. By looking at
different types of meditation we can see what music is best used for that form
of mediation. For example;
This meditation technique is from the Buddhist practice
called Metta.Metta translates into
English as; unconditional love and kindness or loving-kindness as it is called
by some; it is a central tenet of Theravadă Buddhism. Theravadă Buddhism
teaches its students that love is unconditional for everything and everyone.
This technique helps you to strengthen the view that we are all one. This
allows you to realize that you are part of the grander scheme of things whilst
also allowing you to improve positive relationships.
You start this meditation technique by clearing your mind in
the same way as any of the others we have discussed in this chapter. Focusing
upon breathing, a mantra, a positive affirmation or even your favorite MP3 are
all effective. Now once you are calm, relaxed and ready you can begin to pour
unconditional love into your mind, soul and body.
Start with filling up yourself with unconditional love,
forgive yourself for any wrong doings you have done in the past which will
enable you to move on from any guilt that has stored itself up inside you.
Accept who you are as a person at this stage in your life and let go of who you
once were, thanking those who helped you along the way. Think of these people
even ones that did you wrong, because without them you wouldn’t have learnt any
of the lessons that you have because of them and their deeds becoming who you
are now. Send them unconditional love and forgive them. The release you will
feel from letting all that negative weight go will be extraordinary and you
will wonder how you never did it before.
Move on to the friends you have in your life both past and
present, wish them well and imagine in your mind them filling up with
unconditional love too. Imagine giving them all the love that you can whilst
receiving nothing in return. Move on to the other people in your life, the good
and bad alike. This meditation is about giving and forgiving. Fill them all up
with unconditional love, whilst again receiving nothing in return. Imagine that
this love you are giving is then spreading to others that they meet, which
spreads to more and more people eventually touching the whole world. This
should leave you feeling refreshed, fulfilled and content with your life. The
forgiveness of others wrong doings will free up space and eradicate negativity
allowing more love and positivity in.
By using music you are enhancing your state of mind. Choose
what you buy wisely and you will have a long and lasting relationship with your
CD for a long time. Links to where you can buy your CD’s are often advertized
on the relevant websites of your chosen practices/games and activites.
