Om: The Art of Meditation (10/25/10)

The Art of Meditation

Have you ever been intrigued by that very simple word: "meditate?" Which, by the way, is anything but simple, actually. Have you ever wondered about the lives of those that meditate daily, and how different their lives must be from your own? They are probably calm, cool, and collected under the pressures of everyday life, right? They probably float through each day like a breeze carries a light feather in it's gentle flight. They probably don't feel the burden of daily responsibilities the same way that us average, non-meditating folk do, right? They probably sit in rush hour traffic as if they were relaxed and sitting in their favorite soft, plush chair, listening to the honking of horns fading into the scene like a soft touch of background music.

Well, not exactly. The difference is that these zen seekers (and I say "seekers" intentionally, because it is a constant path of progression) are committed to their happiness and state of balance. They invest in it. They don't just wake up carefree and mellow. It is a process. It is a regiment. It is a commitment. It is a lifestyle. They are dedicated and devoted, and put forth the continuous effort and time to maintain this level of structure in their lives....regularly.

You don't just arrive at enlightenment one day, and poof, you are there. It isn't a place. You don't find your way there, and then somehow leave behind this world as we know it. It doesn't work that way. You find your way there, and then make the commitment to keep coming back. That's how it works. You bring yourself back, over and over and over and over. This is what "centering" is.

Through meditation you can find your "center". You can find the place inside of yourself where peace, and harmony, and safety, and happiness, and holiness all reside. You can find the place where acceptance and love, and affirmation dwell. This is your center. This is your place of balance. This is your true self. It is only when we quiet down the chaos of daily life, that we can begin to hear our inner voice, and begin to really listen.

It is amazing what your "self" will tell you, when you give yourself a chance to talk...and you quiet your life enough to listen.

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Look for an upcoming post on a simple meditation technique, and beginning your own personal meditation practice, right from your home.

The Meaning: Om. Shalom. Home.

I wanted to start a blog to communicate with others - but I wanted it to be more than just a space for me to post about my day, and share photos of my family. I wanted it to have purpose. I wanted it to touch the lives and hearts of other people. I wanted people to identify with it. I wanted it to bless others. I wanted to enrich people's lives and motivate their soul's to dig deeper inside, to search themselves for something greater, and to live more meaningfully.

"Om. Shalom. Home." is my philosphy on living a purposeful life - a humanitarian life that we can all achieve.

Quite simply it is "giving back" in three ways: to yourself, to the world, and to your family.

"Om" is the giving back to oneself. Taking care of yourself. Recognizing that you must take time to nurture your own body and soul and heart and mind, in order to be able to give back to others. You must first set your own foundation, and set right your own path, in order to better love and lead those around you.


"Shalom" (also meaning 'peace') is the giving back to others, and giving back to the greater world around you. This is critical. Just as you are blessed, you need to return those blessings by sharing them with others.


"Home" is your family! It is important to always find ways to nurture your family life, and be a more "present" person in your home.


Therefore, my simple recipe for living is: Om. Shalom. Home.

In this blog, in addition to my random "life stuff," I will make posts that relate to one of the above focuses. I hope to help you grow, to encourage you to search yourself on new levels, and to play an active role in life. I hope to motivate you to "give back" and to experience the joy that comes with being a blessing to others. I hope to inspire you, in some way, to breathe deep, share peace, and love fully.

Enjoy!