“In its purest form the term meditation means two things; (1) the state of meditation, which resembles deep dreamless sleep while awake,… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“Meditation should be on the same list as brushing your teeth, sleeping and eating. Meditation is an addition to your routine, not… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“Meditation is an interesting practice. It is so simple that anyone can learn how to do it. You sit still, relax, concentrate,… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“Meditation is a state, often defined as deep dreamless sleep awake. But, in the same way that you cannot sleep on demand,… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“Although the repetition of a word or phrase is a preparatory practice and is itself not meditation, choosing a word or phrase… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“If people think they can “do” meditation, then they become frustrated every time they don’t achieve the state. In the same way… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“Devotees of these two spiritual paths of experience—oneness and goodness—have been at odds for centuries. Proponents of the oneness path have insisted… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“It can be helpful to think of humanity like a pearl necklace. Each human being is a pearl with distinct characteristics, but underneath there… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“This notion of shared experience is important. A hiker, for example, has much more in common with other hikers who have walked paths foreign… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“Experifaith is distinctly different from storyfaith. It does not provide answers to life’s big questions. Rather, it proposes a path of discovery through practice,… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“Love is the most complex of all human phenomena. It exists on a spectrum from tolerance and kindness to romantic love and self-sacrifice, reaching… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“In an ideal world, both experifaith and storyfaith would provide spiritual aspirants of all faiths with guidance. Storyfaith would preserve tradition and teach morals… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“Perfectionism is the enemy of the author. There is a difference between good writing habits and perfectionism. The author who displays good writing habits… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“With experience as their guiding light, Christian monks and nuns could, for example, come together with Sufis and Yogis to pray and meditate, then… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“Harmony begins within. If we are to influence the world around us, even in minor ways, the real work begins inside and emanates outwards.” — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“Stress-free moments certainly exist, but that is the extent of it. People, who have bought into the idea of a stress-free life, believe they… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“While having information is a crucial first step, more information isn´t necessarily better. Take a look at your bookshelves and the list of seminars… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“If you are able to show goodness to yourself, your family, friends, and maybe to some in your community, you are doing better than… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
“On the surface, we are all different. We ascribe to a variety of belief systems, attain our identity from various stories, get our customs… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
