Yearly Archives: 2001

The Pleasures of Practicing the Presence

... Sit twice a day for 20 minutes at a time ...

… Practicing the presence …

I’ve been asked what it feels like when I feel connected, so I describe one occasion here for you. I find that nothing floods my body and mind with sensual pleasure as much as devotional meditation, or practicing the presence. I’m interested in our endocrine system and like to experiment with altered consciousness brought about by meditation and conscious thought, in effect “turning on” my neurotransmitters at will.   By consciously directing thought — serotonin, melatonin and endorphins are released into my system, allowing me to relax, and feel pleasure flooding through me. I had a neat vision the other day that flooded me with pleasure and evoked a Great Mother kind of image.    Continue reading