OM
OM is a mystic sound that refers to Isvara or God’s name. It’s a seed sound from which all other words are formed. I meditate and repeat the mantram OM, feeling the hum resonate deep inside my chest. I like to think of it as a time I talk to my heart, focusing on the energy throughout my body. Meditating helps me live in the present moment.
I also meditate as I create my stained glass. Each of my designs comes from my heart.
Today I worked on this glass mosaic design for a 18” round cement stepping stone for my garden. It’s the OM symbol. Now whenever I step into my garden, it will be a reminder to breathe and focus on living in the present moment.
Posted: April 2nd, 2008 under Stained Glass, meditation, present moment.
Comments: 7
Comments
Comment from Lyndi Lamont
Time: April 2, 2008, 7:06 pm
Sandy,
I like the idea of meditation as talking to your heart. Never thought of it that way. I try to do a little meditation and some affirmations before I start to write. It seems to help me relax and get into my story.
Your new design is lovely.
Lyndi
Comment from Debora Dale
Time: April 3, 2008, 4:47 am
Way back when I was in 6th grade, I grew interested in George Harrison because his music was so unique. I didn’t understand much of it, but as I researched some of his ‘messages’ I noticed the ‘om’ sign over and over. I used to draw it on all my notebooks, and while I did, I made the sound in my head. To this day, that sound still resonates with me… and every summer, when I hear an air conditioning unit humming somewhere in the back of a room, it reminds me of that sound. There’s a peacefulness and comfort about it that’s truly hard to explain but oh so easy to feel.
~Debbie
Comment from Beth
Time: April 3, 2008, 12:17 pm
My parents taught my sister and I to meditate and chant as children. As I grew older I stopped doing it. Your post touched me and made me realize how much I need to start doing it again. It is wonderfully peaceful to look within, concentrate on your breaths and to be concious of how conected your heart and mind are. Wonderful post!
Comment from sandy
Time: April 3, 2008, 2:36 pm
Lyndi, Affirmations are great for writers. I used to have them posted up by my desk. Now, I’m outside building my stained glass, so I take my meditation with me.
Debbie, I never thought of the the air conditioner as a relaxing sound, but now that you’ve mentioned it, I’ll have to focus on that.
Beth, Good luck with starting up the practice again.
Comment from Kathleen Rowland
Time: April 4, 2008, 6:41 am
Sandy, your stepping stone is beautiful beyond words– the symbolism in it and the beautiful tones. I am glad to know the meaning behind the chant, OM. I didn’t know it came from Isvara or God’s name. It is the first sound babies make.
Comment from sandy
Time: April 4, 2008, 6:58 am
What insight baby’s have. What happens when we grow up?
Comment from linda rhodes
Time: April 20, 2008, 5:44 am
come visit the stained glass segment of my website and let me know how I am doing. Thanks
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