If it does not, you are free to move on.
The Resource Center is to help connect back to your “Source”, the central place to return to when life feels heavy, confusing, or fragmented.
Here you will find
The Initiations Classroom is an optional educational environment for those who wish to engage more deeply with structured learning and skill
The Resonance Hall is a collection of writings and reflections
authored by members of the Violet Accord.
These articles are not teachings to adopt or truths to accept.
They are perspectives offered in good faith – words shaped by
experience, inquiry, and lived practice.
Those whose whispers of eternity resound in silence,
The journey of experience echoing wisdom of the past,
Offering insight to mirror the present,
And steadiness upon the enduring path toward the light.
If something resonates, you may stay with it.
If it does not, you are free to move on.
The Gateway
Often times the mind is our biggest obstacle to achievement in life. In a spiritual sense, our soul knows deeply that we have more to life than this physical body. Yet, our thoughts reside on daily incessant chatter and idle misgivings. Having a way to clear the mental noise is tantamount to a successful professional career. Without having to study many years of yogic tradition in self meditation or taking a long retreat in the Himalayas to be alone, one can easily have a guided meditation journey.
First off, why even meditate. I’m a normal person and I have no major stresses in life. Why should I even meditate if I’m good already.
Both guided and unguided meditations are valid tools for anyone who wants to reduce stress, build long-term mental resilience, and find inner peace. What makes the difference and which you prefer to use can vary depending on your intent.
Guided meditation is a type of meditation led by a meditation facilitator or teacher typically through an app, recorded audio or live in person. Whether in person or through recording, what makes guided meditation different is that the process of entering a meditative state is achieved with the help of another’s words or guidance. This form of meditation can be experienced in a group setting (e.g. at a meditation studio or over zoom) or in a 1-on-1 session (e.g. with a coach, therapist, practitioner, etc.).
In a guided meditation, the facilitator first takes their participant(s) through a progressive relaxation, focusing on the breath & releasing muscle tension in the body. Then, the meditation teacher might lead their participant(s) through guided imagery, invoking mental images that promote physical & psychological well-being. Lastly, the meditation facilitator’s job is to gently guide their participant(s) back to waking consciousness. Guided meditation is a lower barrier to entry and reduces decision fatigue for beginners, busy minds that need redirection, or clients who have specific goals in mind (e.g. falling asleep, quick stress relief or learning meditation basics).
The main difference between guided meditation and self-directed (unguided) meditation is in the instructions from external senses versus the internal self-regulation of attention and inner focus on silence and breath. In a guided meditation, the facilitator’s voice and music interrupts the mind from wandering, but may occasionally feel intrusive once one has achieved quiet and does not require constant instructions. The beginners or persons who prefer structure will find guided meditation more attractive. The ones who prefer being in control, have meditation experience, and want the flexibility to personalize their practice will gravitate to self-directed meditations. There are many ways to transition from guided to unguided meditations.
With a self-directed (unguided) meditation, a practitioner may sit in silence or with ambient music, and they choose their own meditation technique. This is helpful for people who want to develop self-reliance and sustained autonomy, and also people who would like to overcome the mental chatter, aka the “monkey mind”, of the ego. The level of deep introspection and restful state of mind will depend on the goals, experience and lifestyle of each person. Self-directed meditation does require self-discipline and more time dedicated to long term mindfulness; but cost essentially free once the technique is learned. This meditation can also be done in groups if everyone knows the same technique or has a common space that respects various methods. It can be tricky to measure your progress in self-directed meditations, especially without a teacher or guru. Whereas guided meditations often are easier to track development based on goals or themes set by the facilitator.
Whether you choose to be guided (Our fabulous facilitators’ guided meditations are an experiential journey, see Keepers) or want to gain confidence in being one with the Silence, remember what the intention and attention is on. If the meditation tool helps you achieve what you are determining to be the priority, then that’s the one we recommend. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to our customer service or have an assessment with a facilitator.
If you are unsure about even what meditation is, give either a try!
The physiological benefits of meditations are many, though you may have heard them all before. Slow, focused breathing signals safety to our survival brain, activates our parasympathetic nervous system, increases our heart rate variability (HRV) & more, all serving to reduce stress, release bodily tension, and disrupt dysfunctional patterns stored in the brain. However, these benefits are not unique to guided meditation. Mindfulness & simple breathing exercises have the same effects on the brain & body. You can find more techniques and thoughts about it in the Resource Center.
Here’s a blog post by an unaffiliated author who tried different styles of undirected meditations
https://liveanddare.com/meditation-experiments/
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