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From Flow to Fulfillment

9/8/2023

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"Life is like a mirror, it reflects back to the thinker what he thinks into it.” — Earnest Holmes"

In the past months, we've posted a progression of three related articles:
1) Be the Architect of Your Well-Being—the science behind the Law of Attraction. 
2) Raise Your Vibration: Embrace a New Paradigm—the importance of the Law of Vibration.
3) From Flow to Fulfillment—the difference between Awareness, Intuition, and Higher Knowing.

September 2023 
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​By Lorraine Alexander

Fall is a majestic season and a perfect time for self-reflection. Much like the trees that shed their autumn leaves, we can release the patterns that hold us back by embracing a fresh beginning. 

Recently, we covered the Law of Attraction, followed by the Law of Vibration. This month, we shine the spotlight on three deserving topics.


In our quest to understand ourselves and the world around us, we often come across the terms awareness, intuition, and higher knowing. While these concepts may seem similar, there are fundamental differences. Here's a brief comparison.

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Meditation: The Symphony of the Perfect Mantra - Why Your Mantra Matters

3/5/2018

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"The mantra is the sound that harmonizes the vibration of the individual with the universal vibration and energy..." —Adesha, Founder, DASA Meditation

Written by Lorraine Alexander, August 2016

For many years we've seen rave reviews in the news, praising the benefits of silent-mantra meditation. But more recently, there have been articles that attempt to dilute the importance of the mantra, by encouraging the reader to "just pick any word or any sound." This suggests that anything will do. I call this "the fast-food approach to inner peace." But alas, any sound does not qualify as a mantra, and not all mantras are created equal. I can only assume that the author is sincere in their delivery, but they lack firsthand experience.

​There is more importance to a mantra than one might assume. After all, silent mantra meditation has been taught teacher-to-student in the oral tradition for over 5,000 years. Given the mantra's rich history with meditation, shouldn't we consider that there might be something to be learned from this deeply rich tradition?

Why your mantra matters​
There is something beautiful and special about a traditional mantra; each crafted for effectiveness in the ancient Sanskrit (pronounced sæn-skrɪt) language. Within this age-old wisdom, the mantra was considered to be sacred; even the word itself 'mantra' is derived from Sanskrit. Its literal meaning is 'sacred utterance.'

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Meditation: Develop Seven Life Skills Worthy of a Jedi

12/15/2017

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​Make meditation a priority; cultivate the seven transformative life skills.
​Then, "Live life as if it's skewed in your favor." ~Rumi
Written in honor of the treasured Star Wars movie series.

​Awaken the Force Within
​By Lorraine Alexander
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The actor Mark Hamill portrayed the beloved character Luke Skywalker the Jedi apprentice, in the hit movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens. As the story evolves, Luke grew to become a guardian of peace and justice. He dedicated himself to personal growth and the way of the Jedi. Once he developed these noble values, only then did he find the ability to tap into "the Force.”
Who wouldn’t love to wake up each day feeling that you are on top of your game like Luke? Backed by an abundance of medical studies, many experts concur that meditation delivers new levels of health, wellness, mood, and mental clarity. Consider this, let's say you invest 40 minutes (20 min. twice a day), and for that small investment of time, you receive a substantial return in health, clarity, and creativity. Most meditators agree wholeheartedly that after meditation they have greater focus and energy; they accomplish more in their day; they find their day is suddenly more enjoyable.
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Meditation: Sage Principles for Leadership

5/1/2017

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Meditation: Sage Principles for Leadership
By Lorraine Alexander, DASA Meditation
NorthBay biz magazine - Guest column, May 2017

Learn how meditation cultivates leadership naturally.
Leadership is an essential skill in the new bustling business environment. Some individuals believe leadership is about convincing others to join in on their way of thinking. But leadership is not about getting your way—leadership is far from that. It begins with accepting that everyone has a voice. True leaders have the willingness to be present and listen. They know they must first learn how to follow well before becoming successful as a leader.

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Wisdom from Dogs

11/24/2016

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By Lorraine Alexander

There's a little measure of life's wisdom in each furry canine.

If you've ever owned a dog, or spent any quality time with one, you'll agree with one point. Dogs for the most part enjoy life by living in the moment - and there is a lot to be said for that. Yes, there's a little measure of life's wisdom in each furry canine. So what's the deep secret that we can learn from dogs? It's actually quite simple, when we live in the moment, as dogs do, we live a fuller, more rewarding life.

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Meditation: The New Sustainable Practice

9/1/2016

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Sustaining the Body, Mind, and Spirit Through Meditation


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NORTHBAY BIZ Magazine - September 2016
Meditation: The New Sustainable Practice
By Lorraine Alexander, DASA Meditation

Memory and learning naturally decrease as we age.
Meditation can help combat this trend.
During the past decade, I’ve heard the word “sustainable” used almost exclusively in the context of environmental issues. Yet the term simply means the ability to last or continue for a long time, without depleting resources. A personal resource is an available means that’s afforded by the mind, or by one's personal capabilities—a source of supply, support or aid, especially one that can be readily drawn upon when needed. Shouldn't health and brain function be considered a source of support?

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Comparing Meditation Methods? Consider DASA Meditation

8/6/2016

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Submitted by guest blogger "Grasshopper"

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe

Flipping a coin or using "eeny, meeny, miny, moe," or another random selection method is not the way you should choose your new method of meditation. You should be looking for a method that works for you, a method that fits you like a glove. There are many fine, effective methods to choose from. Take the time to understand the variables, and how the methods differ. 

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The Key to Fulfillment - Self-Actualization Through Meditation

6/29/2016

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"Being anything less than you are capable of being, you most probably will be unhappy all the days of your life.”  ~Abraham Maslow
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Submitted by guest blogger "Bits of Bliss" 

As Americans, we've been fed the typical model of success - it all seems like the perfect plan for a deeply satisfying life. Then why do so many highly successful people approach the later part of life unhappy - feeling as though something significant was (and is) missing?  

Revisiting Abraham Maslow

While studying psychology in graduate school at Duquesne University, I was introduced to Abraham Maslow's work and read parts of his groundbreaking book, Motivation and Personality. His extensive studies show that people who do not fully use their potential, are not truly happy in life. ​

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Meditation and the Creative Mind

3/21/2016

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We've all seen the image of a light bulb associated with an original idea. But, what if many lights or original ideas came to us often - offering a constant stream of ingenuity.  How might that change our life - our career?
Meditation and Creativity
By Lorraine Alexander

The Game Changer...When all the Lights Come On

Most of us feel fortunate to happen upon one great idea every so often. But what if your creativity was greatly improved?  Would your life experience be different if you found that many ideas came to you with ease?  What if you had access to these great ideas throughout the day? Maybe you would find a new approach to help your family or a better way to solve a problem at work. You might even dream up a more efficient and fun approach to your daily routine, to planning the perfect date, or a new approach to a client presentation. Could ramping up your creativity improve your personal life, your career, your enjoyment of life? Wouldn't that be a game-changer?

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Compassion Fatigue - The Real Crisis in Healthcare

2/14/2016

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Can Meditation Help Avoid Burnout?

Meditation helps nurses focus and regain control of their careers and personal lives, and many nurses experience deep relaxation when meditating.  Meditation has a rich, vast history and is one way to engender a relaxation response, which can help nurses deal with their stress (Everly & Lating, 2013).
Compassion Fatigue, the Real Crisis in Healthcare
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Written by Lorraine Alexander
Each day in ERs across the globe, nurses, doctors, and other staff interact with patients and families under extreme stress. Patients are often facing the largest health crisis of their life, possibly even the end of life.  Each patient is counting on the staff to perform at the highest level of competency, care, and compassion.

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