MEDITATION: THE ART OF STRENGTHENING THE MIND

INTRODUCTION

Meditation is present everywhere in the world and is practiced by

thousands of people. Therefore, there is only one way to put into practice the
meditative techniques. Each people understand meditation in a different way.
However, one of the common elements is the search by concentration and
elevation of the human mind.

It is normal that the question of what meditation has several answers.

Everything depends on the perspective of culture and goals of the person who
practices meditation. This is because often the practice is used in order to
promote only the relaxation of body and mind.

Others believe that meditation can go beyond, opening the gates of the
inner self, contributing to self-knowledge. Another concept commonly employed
concerns the emptying of the mind. In that sense, meditation is a technique to
clear the mind of thoughts of the outside world, known as the material world.
also able to strengthen the mind in the pursuit of objectives and goals, providing
health and wellness.

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Chapter 1: Meditation and Success

Mediation for modern living

Somewhere in Silicon Valley, a group of computer programmers sit

quietly in a room together, legs crossed and eyes half-closed, listening to the
sound of his own breathing. Elsewhere, the owner of a small business starts its
day by breathing deeply and engaging in yoga poses.

Yet elsewhere, a data entry specialist finishes his sandwich and returns
to his cubicle, puts on his headphones, and breathe deeply while listening to the
sounds of bells and waterfalls.

Meditation seems different for different people, but one thing is certain:
this rapidly gaining popularity in Western culture. It has many professional and
personal benefits, including increased productivity, reduced stress and
depression, and reduced physical symptoms such as disturbing headaches and
muscle tension, to name a few.

The word "meditation," often causes images of pious men sitting silently
in mystical temples far. It may seem strange and certainly a far cry from the
daily life to have a practical application for business or even for personal gain.
You may have preconceived notions about which implies meditation or cultural
or spiritual beliefs that you can feel it difficult to participate in meditation.
Although meditation has its roots in various spiritual practices, is being
increasingly recommended by Western medical professionals as research is to
bring to light the multiple health benefits of regularly engaging in this form of
focused relaxation.
 Regardless if you choose to meditate for spiritual reasons or physical
and mental health, meditation is usually composed of the following elements:

• A relaxing environment: If it is in the forest, by the lake, in a

studio or in your living room, mediation usually takes place in an environment
that is physically comfortable and free of noise distractions. Some people
choose to sit on a cushion and focus on your breathing in complete silence
while others may choose to put in their beds and listen to relaxing music

• Posture or movement: during mediation, participants will usually sit

in a specific position, as with legs crossed, back straight and hands resting on
his knees. Sometimes, participants put down or engage in specific movements,
as with yoga or tai chi.

• Focus: while meditating, participants will focus on a number of

things in your simple breath, the sense of energy moving through the body, an
object, a value or ideal, or a word or phrase called a mantra.

• An open mind: during meditation, the participant allows your mind

to let thoughts flow through your mind without judging them. Often times, the
practitioner will observe the thoughts, instead of suppressing them, and then
gently bring your focus back to the desired subject.

How Meditation Increases Success

The idea of being successful, or be able to accomplish what you have set
out to do or be able to achieve the state of mind you want, is usually associated
with words such as "persistence", "Patience", "hard work" and "goal setting".
Meditation would most likely not even be one of hundreds of successfully
associated words. But it should be.
 Think about it. If an activity alone could improve various aspects of your
mind and body at the same time, problem-solving skills for general creativity to
blood pressure, immunity and headaches, would not you think you could
contribute greatly to your overall success in life? How much healthier you are
and the more empowered you feel, the more likely you will be to accomplish the
goals you set for yourself.

Do meditation work for you

Although meditation can be a prolonged activity, you do not have to take

hours of your day. Even a session of ten or 15 minutes of meditation can
provide some benefits of relaxation.

The following list serves as a reference for different types of meditation

practices. Choose one or two that you think you can enjoy and incorporate them
into your schedule. Many people prefer to meditate early in the morning before
starting your day.

Others choose to meditate before bed to help them relieve anxious

thoughts and drift off to sleep peacefully. Some meditative exercises are further
detailed in Chapter: The practice of meditation.

• deep breathing or breath Focus: It involves closing your eyes and

focusing all their attention on the experience of filling your lungs breathing and
letting your body. This is the basis of most meditation practices and many
methods to build upon this.

• Body Scanning: This method is used mainly for relaxation. this

involves paying attention to different parts of your body in sequence, allowing
yourself to tense and then relax each part, watching how each party feels during
the process.

• energy Focus: Focusing your attention on the energy flowing

through you and find a sense of being "centered" or "grounded" ie, a place of
relaxed and able fullness. You can also involve the use of "chakras" or energy
centers, as dictated in Hindu traditions.

• contemplating:This is a breathing technique Focus variation.

Instead of having your eyes closed, you can choose to focus his gaze on an
object.

• preview: It involves closing your eyes and focusing their attention

on a picture of a peaceful place, like a beach, a mountain, or a favorite hiking
trail.

• guided imagery: It involves listening to a teacher or a pre-

recorded track to guide you through peaceful images and engage your senses.

• mantra: It involves the repetition of a word, syllable or phrase often

tanto in your mind or out loud.
 • Music: Involves listening to soothing sounds of bells, harps,
stringed instruments, wind instruments, and sounds of nature while focusing on
your breathing.

• Yoga: This exercise is really a form of meditation, as

eachmovement is performed slowly and methodically, watching the breath and
energy in the body. It is especially effective when paired with a beautiful setting
in nature or meditative music.

• T'ai Chi: A form of martial arts of meditation that allows the user to
focus attention on the inner energy flowing through the body.

• Qi Gong: Combines relaxation, meditation, movement, and

breathing exercises to restore and maintain a sense of balance. Focuses on the
Chinese concept of Qi, or energy, particularly concentrated around the spine,
torso, and forehead.

• Walking and meditating:Walking can be used as a form of

meditation when the user focuses attention on the sensation of movement,
allowing all other thoughts to pass. This is one of the most versatile practical
because it can be completed while walking down the hall at work, on the
sidewalk, or out in nature.

• Insight or Mindfulness: It involves practicing awareness of the

random flow of inner thoughts, feelings and sensations as they flow by. It
includes a focus on the present state of being, as opposed to future or past
events.

• Positive affirmations: It involves focusing on positive thoughts

that will help you accomplish your goals. Examples include: "I am successful '" I
am loved', 'I am able to do this, "or" I can do anything I set my mind. "
 • Reading reflection or Quiet Time: It involves reading a poem,
sacred text, or writing and reflect on its meaning and personal impact. It can
also be paired with the spoken word, sacred music.

• meditation Movement: It involves getting a sense of

groundedness and centeredness and then allowing your body to move in
different ways, focusing on the feelings of your body.

Chapter 2: The benefits of meditation

The benefits of meditation for homeowners and business owners If you

ever tried to start your own business, you are probably very familiar with the
stress of long working hours, taking on more and more responsibility and try to
solve problems on your way by unexpected challenges. You may find yourself
struggling to find time to eat three meals a day and sleep more than a few hours
each night, let alone adding something as indulgent as meditation.

Some stresses are natural and inevitable. Over time, however, increased
and prolonged exposure to stress will erode away the health of both the body
and mind. It can lead to a variety of symptoms including frequent headaches,
stomach pain and digestive problems, chest pain, difficulty sleeping, and
hypertension. In addition, stress worsens the symptoms of other diseases and
can even times of slow recovery from injury and illness.

Meditation, however, so has several benefits specifically for owners and

entrepreneurs business. After engaging in meditation, mind and the body are
relaxed, relieving the symptoms of stress. Meditation increases the mind's
ability to engage in creative tasks, tasks that require intense focus, and tasks
that require problem solving. Moreover, meditation helps your mind to deal with
the flood of information that can pass through it in a given day's work.

It may seem hard to justify taking the time out of your busy schedule to
"do nothing" But when you see meditation as a regular part of a healthy lifestyle
and you consider the numerous physical and mental benefits;. It is easy to
understand why many business owners choose to participate in it.

Taking a little time to rest and recharge through meditation will increase
the productivity and efficiency of your entire day.

In addition, after engaging in meditation, even everyday tasks to pour a

cup of tea, driving, or filing papers can become a form of concentration
meditation as your mind is already prepared and ready to apply this newly
mindfulness to everyday situations.

Meditation corporate and employee morale

Some companies hire business meditation services to encourage its

employees to engage in meditation together. corporate meditation has a
threefold benefit for a company: improving the health of the employee and well-
being, increases employee productivity and increases employee morale.

Meditation results in reduced absenteeism costs because employees can

enjoy the benefits of meditation to reduce health including stress, injury and
illness. Employees will be less likely to call in sick because their bodies will be
healthier. In addition, employees who feel that their work is actually helping
them to be more productive and healthy will report generally higher levels of job
satisfaction, resulting in less employee turnover.

Meditation also increases productivity, especially for people whose

professions require them to use their creative thinking skills or concentrate for
long periods of time, such as engineers, designers, architects, developers and
artists. Moreover, meditation can help employees learn new tasks, it improves
memory retention and overall learning ability. When the mind is relaxed and free
distractions, it can work much more productively on the task at hand.

Meditation can help increase employee morale for several reasons. The
first is that employees can develop a sense of emotional closeness by engaging
in a shared experience together. Second, the process of relaxation can help
lower emotional defenses which in turn are the most likely participants to work
well together on team projects and support each other under the pressure of
deadlines, demands and changes.

Finally, employee morale may be increased by introducing a corporate

meditation program as employees may feel that their employers take care of
your overall well-being. Employees will find it easier to take pride in a company
that takes pride in itself.

Studies are beginning to show the benefits of corporate meditation

program. According to Project-Meditation.org, the Detroit-based chemical plant
implemented a corporate meditation program. After only three years, they
reported a 85% reduction in absenteeism a 120% increase in overall
productivity, a reduction of 70% in lesions, and a huge increase of 520% in the
company's profits.

The benefits of meditation for personal well-being

Meditation, especially when used as a regular part of a healthy lifestyle

has many benefits. When you review the list below, it's easy to see why so
many people are incorporating it into their professional and personal lives to
help them achieve a greater sense of success. How many other activities can
provide so many physical and mental benefits?
 physical benefits

• decreased heart rate, blood pressure and cholesterol.

• Improvement of insomnia symptoms

• Reduction of PMS symptoms

• reduced thickness of the walls of arteries, reduzinthe risk of heart

attack and stroke by 8-15% 1

• Improvement of symptoms of chronic pain

• Reducing distressing symptoms of asthma, allergies, depression,

cancer, fatigue and disease heart

• decreased muscle tension

• Improvements in energy levels

• increased immunity to fight disease

• Reduction of free radicals, resultinging in less tissue damage.

 • Increased ability to skin recovery

• Slowing the aging process

• experiences decrease in headaches and migraines

• Improved fertility as meditation helps regulate hormonal body.

mental benefits

• decrease anxiety and nervousness

• Increased feelings of independence and confidence

• It causes the brain to age more slowly, increasing the gray matter
in brain.

• increased creativity

• enhanced ability to troubleshoot

• Increased ability to concentrate

• Greater sense of self-conscience

 • Reduction of negative thoughts

• Increased serotonin, resulting in improvements in mood and

behavior

• Improving the ability to learn new tasks

• increased productivity

• increased emotional stability

• Heightened sense of intuition

• The increased ability to withstand impulsive urges

• job satisfaction increased

• Less distressing symptoms of mental illness

• decrease feelings of aggression and road rage

• Improvements in listening skills

 • increased tolerance

• Increased ability to empathize with others and Statementsrar

compassion

• THEumento sense of wisdom

• Ability to live in the present moment

• Increased capacity to forgive others

• Increased sense of self realization or integrity.

Chapter 3: The practice of meditation

Preparing body and mind for meditation

Meditation involves being intentional and conscious to put your body in a

comfortable position. Before starting to engage in meditation, make sure you
have an assigned amount of time you will not be disturbed by phone calls or
demands of family members or co-workers.

Choose an area where you feel safe and relaxed, with soft lighting and
minimal noise. Make sure that your body is relieved to visit the bathroom,
drinking water, and eat a snack or meal in advance so that bodily impulses not
oppress and distract you from your meditation exercises. You may even want to
make sure that your body is clean and your skin is hydrated so you can feel
more comfortable when gaining awareness of your body and that discomforts
not overwhelm you.

Adjust the temperature of the room or wear appropriate clothing, so that

your body will be neither too hot nor too cold. Use a comfortable cushion with a
soft cloth to settle.

If you are using music in your meditation, use something you're familiar
with. Put your music player on repeat constantly so you will not have to break
your mind to start a new song.

The meditative posture

Although meditation does take many forms, from establishing to sit for
moving to balance in various positions, many meditation exercises to start with
and can be completed with a simple sitting posture. This position can be used
for meditation involving attention, breathing, looking, looking, prayer, and music,
among other things.

The sitting posture of meditation is important because it allows the

practitioner to sit comfortably, allowing good circulation and alert while engaging
in relaxation. Vigilance is essential as meditation is not just only relaxation, but
also an attentive.

Start by choosing a room or space that is free from distractions and have
a comfortable temperature. Turn off your cell phone and all the other
distractions. Wear clothes that are comfortable and do not itch.

Sit on a cushion on the floor. Or, if you prefer, you can sit on a sofa,
office chair, or a bed, as it will allow you to comfortably maintain a strong
posture.

Cross your legs in front of you, tilting your pelvis slightly forward
accentuate the natural curve of the spine. To distribute the pressure uniformly
across its body buttocks and legs. If you are sitting in a chair, put both feet on
the ground evenly.

Stretch your neck and your spine, allowing your head to rest in line with
your shoulders. Slightly bend your chin in. Relax your jaw, your tongue, your
eyes and your forehead. Let your shoulders are in line with your hips. Allow
your shoulders to drop back, opening your chest. Instead of crossing your legs,
you can also bend your legs at the knees and gently press the soles of your feet
together, put your heels close to your pelvis. Moreover, you can get involved in
the "lotus" position, a traditional meditative posture, which involves crossing
your legs and resting his right foot on your left thigh and your left foot on your
right thigh.

Rest your arms on your lap or knees, or with the palms facing up or
down, or with your hands slightly cupped inside the other. Alternatively, you can
choose to use a traditional way, by connecting your index finger or middle finger
and thumb in a circle, and want to turn your palms to the sky with the back of
his hands resting on his knees or turning their hands on, leaving your palms
resting on his knees. However you choose to put your hands, make sure they
are supported and your shoulders do not feel any pressure from his posture.

Allow the breath flow naturally into and out of the body, allowing the
chest and belly up and down as it is comfortable. Allow your back and shoulders
to move with your breathing, ensuring that you are not sitting very stiffly.

Take a few deep breaths to the upper chest, allowing your chest to open.

Allow yourself to relax as you exhale, keeping a sense of an open box as

you do. You are now ready to engage in meditation.

Meditation exercises

Below are some simple modern meditative practices that you can easily
incorporate into your daily schedule. These exercises are suitable for beginners
and are easy enough that you can practice them in almost any environment, if
you are in the comfort of your fourth life, your office or cubicle at work, or sitting
next to a river or source or a pavilion in a beautiful garden.

Many of these exercises can be effective when used as little as ten or

fifteen minutes a day. As you gain comfort with meditation, try to engage in it
any longer, even as thirty minutes or an hour or more, when you are able to do
so. Choose one or two that you think you might enjoy and a chance.

• Deep breathThis is the core of most meditation practices. If you

are unfamiliar with meditation, start here and do this meditation several times
until you feel comfortable with it before moving on to the different forms of
meditation. Start by finding a quiet, comfortable area. Turn off your cell phone
and any other distractions.

Put yourself in a meditative sitting posture. Focus all your attention on

your breathing.

Notice how it sounds when you inhale and how it feels like your breath
fills your lungs and then leaves your body through your nostrils.

Breathe deeply and slowly. When your focus change to some distraction,
slowly turn his thoughts back to the simple act of breathing. Feel relief as their
only task is to be still and listen to your breathing. Continue until you feel
relaxed and rejuvenated.

• Meditation music:Choose a quiet place, free from distractions where

you can comfortably listen to music. Turn on the music you find relaxing. Many
people prefer to use instrumental music, especially those that include the
sounds of strings, bells, or nature. Engage in a meditative sitting posture and
breathe deeply, relax your body and clear your mind of worries and thoughts.
Concentrate on the sounds and melodies of music, allowing you to affect. When
your thoughts wander, turn your attention to the music, breathing slowly and
deeply.
 • Positive affirmations:Go to a place where you can feel safe and
be uninterrupted distractions. Engage in a posture of meditation session and
breathe deeply until you feel relaxed, clear your mind of worries and fears.
Think of one or several positive statements about yourself. Here are some
examples of positive affirmations that you can use, or you can choose your
own.

 I am able to get anything on which I set my mind.

 I'm doing a job I find enjoyable and rewarding.

 I can achieve the success you desire.

 I am competent and able to face any challenge on this day.

 I have the wisdom to make the best choices.

 I feel the love of those who are not able to be physically close to
me.

 I enjoy my own loneliness.

 I have the power to choose my own path.

 I love and accept all who I am.

  I see my setbacks and losses as a gift.

 I trust my intuition and my heart to guide me.

 I am able to use my inner strength and my inner light to guide me.

 I am more than enough.

 I see perfection in all my fault.

 The past has no power over me.

 All I need to come to me.

 I have a unique contribution and purpose in this world.

 I am created in the image of God and am blessed with divine

power and energy. I'm an heir to the abundance of God's
kingdom. The presence of God is around and within me.

• Mantra Meditation:Choose a mantra - a word, sound, phrase or

scripture on which you would like to focus your attention. You may want to
choose a quality that want to incorporate into your life, as "love", "peace" or
"forgiveness." Alternatively you can choose a favorite quote or scripture that has
a personal meaning.

Once you have chosen your word, sound or phrase, go to a quiet,

comfortable place, removing distractions and engaging in a meditation sitting
posture. Start breathing deeply.

When you feel relaxed, say the word or phrase, either for yourself
mentally or aloud. Repeat your words several times, slowly.

Meditate on the meaning and impact of the word. Another variation of this
technique can be involving the use of various prayers and mantras, using each
account to help you focus and concentrate on a prayer as you repetila.

• Body awareness: Go to a quiet place, comfortable and turn off

the cell phone and other distractions. Put yourself in a position that puts

For this exercise, resting on your back with your arms and legs straight
and your neck and elongated spine. You can choose to put on a treadmill or in
his bed. Engage in deep breathing, taking deep, slow breaths. First, note that
areas of your body are in contact with the mat or mattress. Focus on smooth
these areas by tuning in every part and relaxing it, if you notice your hips or
your head feeling pressure.

Then set a mental intention to leave any thoughts or sounds that distract
and just focus on your body. I agree to accept all the feelings in your body,
whether it is pain or relaxation. Focus your attention on various parts of your
body, from your toes to the soles of your feet to your ankles all the way to your
head.

Give each of your individual attention body. Note the various sensations
of your body, if you are feeling heat, tension, pain or relaxation. Imagine the
breath of relaxation, warmth, or acceptance in every part of your body. Finally,
once you have paid attention to every part of your body, focus on how your
body feels as a whole. Although the checking of traditional body involves
remaining still the entire session, you may also want to experiment with a range
of choosing to gently stretch and massage areas of your body that needs to be
relieved of tension as you engage in body scanning.

• view: Go to a quiet, comfortable place free from distractions.

Engage in a meditation sitting posture. Start breathing deeply, focusing

on the sound and feel of your breathing and allow your body to relax. When you
feel relaxed, viewing an image of a peaceful place, real or imaginary. common
places include beaches, mountains or forests. Alternatively, you could imagine
a new place full of fantastic creatures like unicorns and fairies or alien plant life.
Focus on each direction. As the place look? Imagine the visual details, focusing
on each. Imagine what you would feel, smell, taste or hear on this site.

• Guided imagery:Choose a trail guided pre-recorded images or

attending a guided imagination session with a therapist, teacher, or practitioner
as your guide. Many sessions guided imagery are available for free online
through video services like YouTube or through audio and video podcasts.
Engage in a posture of meditation session and breathe deeply. Listen to the
instructions, view every detail of guided imagery as you listen.

• Walker meditation:Choose a place to walk where you will feel

comfortable and safe, it is a sidewalk, a park or a hiking trail. Instead of focusing
on floor exercise or reach a specific destination, just focus on the sensation of
movement and the soles of your feet pressing on the ground as they push
forward. Slow the pace of your walk so you can focus on each movement of his
legs, arms and trunk. Allow thoughts to pass through your mind without focusing
on them, try them, or holding for them. Return their focus to the feeling of
walking.

• Reading Reflective:Find a quiet place, free from distractions.

Silence your cell phone. Read a poem, a sacred text, or a scripture. If you like,
read it several times and concentrate on each sentence independently. Then
read it again and concentrate on the meaning of the poem or phrase as a
whole. Quietly reflect on the meaning of the passage and the impact on your
life. Listen to sacred music or spoken words. Write your thoughts in a journal,
not being sure of judging any thoughts you may have. Alternatively, you can
choose to simply copy the text in his diary, once or repeatedly while breathing
deeply, as a means of focusing, concentrating on, and memorize the text.

• Energy Focus:Find a quiet place free of distractions and engage

in a meditation sitting posture. Breathe deeply, focusing their attention on the
sound and feel of your breath in and out of your body.

Focus your attention inward, becoming more aware of their feelings of

being centered or grounded. The idea of being centered basically means
returning your thoughts and scattered back to attention and space of your body.
If you notice that your energy feels unbalanced or unfocused, try to focus your
attention to the energy in the core of your body. Alternatively, you can also
focus on different chakras or energy fields of the Hindu tradition. The seven
chakras are a complicated concept, but in short, they are:

The Crown (Crown) Chakra - at the top of the head, this chakra is
associated spiritual connection, understanding ,, and violet or purple color.

The third eye chakra - slightly above eye center, this chakra is
associated with intuition, psychic knowledge and indigo blue.

The Throat Chakra - in the center of the throat near the bone collar, this
chakra is associated with communication and blue.

The Heart Chakra - in the breast bone, this chakra is associated with
matters of the heart, love and emotions as well as green.

Chakra of the solar plexus - in the diaphragm between the breastbone

and the navel, this chakra is associated with intellect, purification, life force,
wisdom and yellow.
 Spleen Chakra - in the navel, this chakra is associated with creativity
and orange.

Root Chakra - in the pelvic area, this chakra is associated with the
Earth, sexuality, and the color red.

• Movement Meditation: Go to a place where you can be free of

distractions and turn off your cell phone. You can choose to do this exercise
with relaxing music or in complete silence. Stand tall with your feet firmly on the
ground, legs shoulder-width apart to form a strong base, and knees slightly
bent. Align your head on your shoulders and your shoulders over your hips.
lengthen your spine and allow your shoulders to fall back, opening the chest.

Allow your arms to rest at your sides or bend them at the elbows, lightly
pressing his palms. breathe deeply several times, clear your mind of all
thoughts and concentrating on your breathing.

Continue to breathe deeply as you gain a sense of centralization. When

ready, move your body slowly. There are several ways to get involved in
movement. You can simply stretch out to heaven or bend down or allow his
body to bend and influence in a snake like fashion or as a tree responding to
the air movement. You can start squatting on the ground, imagining that you are
a flower blossoming, slowly and gently unfolding each petal until you are
standing tall in full sunlight.

You can imagine that you are an animal, moving chasing you. If you are
listening to music, you can watch the rhythms and music bumps, allowing
yourself to dance in free form as a response to the music. When you move, do
not judge his movements, but accept the influence and natural rhythm of your
body.

• Contemplation: Select an object that has a special meaning for

you, whether it's a statue or picture of a deity or saint, an image, a kind of object
such as a stone or a flower, or the light of a candle burning. Set the object up in
front of you, slightly lower than eye level, in a quiet place free of distractions.
Engage in a posture of meditation session, close your eyes and breathe deeply
and slowly, focusing her mind.

Now, instead of letting your eyes closed, open your eyes and focus your
gaze on the desired object. Try to keep your eyes open without blinking for as
long as possible. When you can no longer resist the blink of an impulse, close
your eyes and imagine the image of the object in your mind. Reflect on the
nature and significance of the object, or simply allow it to capture your attention
as you calm your mind. Allow thoughts to flow through your mind without secure
them or try them. Return your focus to your subject. If your focus falters or the
mental image of your object begins to fade, open your eyes again, and repeat
the process until you need looking blink again.

A variation of this exercise uses colored candles, with each color

representing different qualities. Choose a color and focus on quality as you
watch the candle burn. If you choose to use a candle flame, make sure you are
in a place that is free from fans or breezes so that its flame does not extinguish
or fluctuate wildly during your meditation.

White - clarity, integrity, purity, innocence and simplicity

Golden - wealth, prosperity, abundance, spirituality, higher ideals.

Silver - clairvoyance, personal transformation, the subconscious

Purple - commitment, reverence, the connection to the divine, spiritual

development, and greater awareness

Azul Anil- intuition, insight, wisdom, imagination and clarity of thought

 Blue - communication, self expression, inspiration, creativity, relaxation,
trust and devotion

Turquoise - healing, independence and protection

Green - Love, forgiveness, compassion, inspiration, hope, dedication and

freedom

Yellow - generosity, ethics, confidence, self-esteem, discipline, ambition,

courage, inner power and self-esteem.

Orange - sexual energy, sensuality, happiness, friendship, the ability to

survive the loss, and optimism

Red - survival, security, connection to the physical world, courage, family

relationships, physical strength and vitality

O Pink - loyalty, warmth and empathy