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EDGAR CAYCE -- THE MIND AND MEDITATION
Contents:
Mind Is the Active Principle that Governs Man .
The Subconscious and Superconscious Minds .
Mind Is the Builder .
Thoughts Are Deeds .
Thoughts Are Things .
Visualization . .
Thought Projection .
Hypnotherapy and Suggestion .
Mental Imbalance and Possession .
Memory and Concentration .
Sleep and the Sixth Sense .
Dreams and Visions .
Meditation .
Prayer .
Attuning To the God Within .
Attuning Through Sounds and Chants .
Direction Must Come From Within .
Heaven and Hell Are States of Consciousness.
Conscience Is the Judge .
Intuition .
Automatic Writing .
Self Awareness and Oneness With God .
An Entityâs Purpose For Existence .
Edgar Cayce had a lot to say about the mind and meditation, blending spiritual insight with practical advice. Here are some key points based on his readings:
đ§ On the Mind:
The Mind as the Builder:
One of Cayce's most famous teachings is:
"Mind is the builder."
Meaning: The mind shapes your realityâyour thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs directly influence your body and your experiences. Spirit is the origin, the body is the result, but the mind is the tool that builds the bridge between the two.
Threefold Nature (Spirit-Mind-Body):
Cayce described humans as spiritual beings using a mental tool in a physical body.
The mind connects the spiritual and physical dimensions. What you dwell on in thought can eventually manifest in physical form or behavior.
Mental Diet:
He emphasized the importance of what we feed our mindsâjust like physical food affects the body, mental food affects the soul. So, pay attention to thoughts, intentions, and emotional patterns.
đ§ On Meditation:
Essential for Spiritual Growth:
Cayce strongly emphasized meditation as the key practice for aligning with the higher self or divine forces. It wasnât about emptying the mind but focusing it on an ideal or spiritual intent.
Use of Ideals:
He recommended choosing a spiritual ideal (like "love," "peace," or "Christ") and using that as a focal point in meditation.
This aligns the subconscious with the higher self and opens the body and mind to healing, clarity, and guidance.
Watchfulness in Meditation:
Cayce warned that opening yourself in meditation is like tuning a radioâyou must ensure you're tuning in to higher, divine frequencies.
Always begin with prayer or affirmation to protect and elevate your focus.
Stillness and Attunement:
Meditation, for Cayce, was about becoming still and attuned to the spirit within, or what he often called the "Christ Consciousness."
It was less about technique and more about sincerity and spiritual alignment.
Daily Practice:
He advised meditating daily, even if only for a few minutes, to build consistency and inner receptivity.
EDGAR CAYCE -- THE MIND AND MEDITATION
Contents:
Mind Is the Active Principle that Governs Man .
The Subconscious and Superconscious Minds .
Mind Is the Builder .
Thoughts Are Deeds .
Thoughts Are Things .
Visualization . .
Thought Projection .
Hypnotherapy and Suggestion .
Mental Imbalance and Possession .
Memory and Concentration .
Sleep and the Sixth Sense .
Dreams and Visions .
Meditation .
Prayer .
Attuning To the God Within .
Attuning Through Sounds and Chants .
Direction Must Come From Within .
Heaven and Hell Are States of Consciousness.
Conscience Is the Judge .
Intuition .
Automatic Writing .
Self Awareness and Oneness With God .
An Entityâs Purpose For Existence .
Edgar Cayce had a lot to say about the mind and meditation, blending spiritual insight with practical advice. Here are some key points based on his readings:
đ§ On the Mind:
The Mind as the Builder:
One of Cayce's most famous teachings is:
"Mind is the builder."
Meaning: The mind shapes your realityâyour thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs directly influence your body and your experiences. Spirit is the origin, the body is the result, but the mind is the tool that builds the bridge between the two.
Threefold Nature (Spirit-Mind-Body):
Cayce described humans as spiritual beings using a mental tool in a physical body.
The mind connects the spiritual and physical dimensions. What you dwell on in thought can eventually manifest in physical form or behavior.
Mental Diet:
He emphasized the importance of what we feed our mindsâjust like physical food affects the body, mental food affects the soul. So, pay attention to thoughts, intentions, and emotional patterns.
đ§ On Meditation:
Essential for Spiritual Growth:
Cayce strongly emphasized meditation as the key practice for aligning with the higher self or divine forces. It wasnât about emptying the mind but focusing it on an ideal or spiritual intent.
Use of Ideals:
He recommended choosing a spiritual ideal (like "love," "peace," or "Christ") and using that as a focal point in meditation.
This aligns the subconscious with the higher self and opens the body and mind to healing, clarity, and guidance.
Watchfulness in Meditation:
Cayce warned that opening yourself in meditation is like tuning a radioâyou must ensure you're tuning in to higher, divine frequencies.
Always begin with prayer or affirmation to protect and elevate your focus.
Stillness and Attunement:
Meditation, for Cayce, was about becoming still and attuned to the spirit within, or what he often called the "Christ Consciousness."
It was less about technique and more about sincerity and spiritual alignment.
Daily Practice:
He advised meditating daily, even if only for a few minutes, to build consistency and inner receptivity.
