Meditation on ownership
Instruction
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth”
– Genesis 1:1
“To God belongs what is in the heavens and what is on earth, and God encompasses everything. ”
– Quran 3:189
Purpose of this meditation ... To lose a bit of self by losing
the idea of ownership - "The Truth will
set you free."
Method ... Simply remembering that all things belong to God.
That is, to see God's creation just as He deemed it to be, not as uou think it ought to be.
Start each meditation session by reminding yourself of this intention:
LOSE ANXIETY BY LOSING THE NOTION OF OWNERSHIP.
Begin by sitting comfortably. Then take a couple of deep breaths, and notice
the silence in the room.
As thoughts, emotions, or body sensations arise,
just notice them. Don't push them away or grab onto them whether
they are pleasant or unpleasant.
After noticing each thought, emotion, or body sensation,
say mentally "Not mine, this too belongs to God - Thank you"
and then return the focus to the breath.
You might feel the breath in the chest, stomach, or even in the nostrils.
Repeat this process (notice - say this too belongs to God, Thank you - focus on breath) for the remainder of the session.
If you are just beginning a meditation practice, repeat this pattern
for about one minute longer than is comfortable. The goal is to get to about 20 minutes
at which time the brain begins to change neurologically.
Always take what you get from each session
remembering that God is listening and responding.
Barriers to a good practice
Remember God will guide if you will let Him.
Meditation is just barrier removal - removing how you think it ought to be and coming
to see how it is as God created it:
Everything belongs to God,
He is in control of all matters,
and everything in this life is fleeting.
You will come to see that you need do nothing to get out of a problem you don’t have.
May the Lord shower you with His mercy and bless your affairs with His guidance.