"...the purpose of the heart is to know yourself to be yourself and yet one with God..." Edgar Cayce reading 281-37

In meditation we set the intention to harmonize ourselves in body, mind and spirit, with God's Creative Forces. Whether we sit in the "Silence" or affirm an Ideal, the events occurring in meditation can present us with many choices. Meditating is both easy and challenging, yet many folks find the challenge more readily than the ease. Holistic Meditation is an approach that is as easy and natural as saying "please and thank you." It is based upon principles in the Edgar Cayce readings, developed in concert with psychological research on meditation and integrates spiritual literature. Holistic meditation is easy to learn, and provides a path of expanding consciousness into the divine.

Henry Reed says:

"I personally have practiced several forms of meditation over the years, including those designed for consciousness raising, healing, channeling, and visionary experiences. I've helped many people who have had trouble meditating find a way to enjoy learning to meditate. The method of meditation I teach, "Holistic Meditation," has something immediate to offer to at all three levels: body, mind, spirit. At the physical level, the meditation brings about relaxation as well as physical rejuvenation. At the mental level, the meditation brings peace and insights. At the spiritual level, the meditation brings the experience of oneness with God and inspiration. The training exercises I have prepared for you brings together the best psychology, spirituality, and perennial wisdom-and brings out the best in you-whether you are an experienced meditator or just learning how to meditate. The material I'll be sharing with you almost guarantees that the eGroup learning experiences will be enjoyable if also challenging and enlightening. What I especially like about this approach to meditation is that first timers and those who have had trouble with meditation find this one an easy one to get into, and those who have been meditating for a long time find themselves having special experiences they've not had before in meditation."

• How to follow Cayce's suggestion to "watch self go by"
• To allow your breathing to help you relax
• How to let go into meditation
• That you can enjoy a slower breathing rate
• That "Gratitude is Heaven Itself"
• How answers come from the heart
• How your true identity is God's love

• Listen to a guided meditation that will introduce you to Holistic Meditation
• Practice exercises to expand your awareness of what is happening during Holistic Meditation
• Have the opportunity to practice using Holistic Meditation for both attunement to God, healing, and inspirational guidance
• Interact with your mentor concerning your experiences exploring Holistic Meditation

Benefits of Holistic Meditation Include:

• Lowered breathing rate and lowered blood pressure
• Optimal cardiac functioning
• Musculature relaxation
• Peace of mind
• Insights into oneself
• Creative solutions
• Realization of the Higher Self
• Spiritual inspirations
• Communion with God

Mentor Bio:

HENRY REED divides his time between being a goat rancher, an A.R.E. and Atlantic University faculty member, and being an independent scholar of psychology, involved in writing, teaching, consulting, research and counseling. His specialty is cultivating the creative spirit in others, working from both humanistic and transpersonal viewpoints, featuring the work of Edgar Cayce and Carl Jung. He received his Ph.D. from U.C.L.A. and was Assistant Professor of Psychology at Princeton University. He is now Professor of Transpersonal Studies at Atlantic University. He has authored several popular books and professional articles and produced several instructional videos. Henry is Director of the Edgar Cayce Institute of Intuitive Studies where he regularly provides training, consultation and research. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor with a private practice in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, specializing in intensive, transformational work, centered in dreams, energetic healing, and creativity. He is the founder of Creative Spirit Studios, which is a collaborative of light workers involved in using creative spirit in healing, teaching, and innovative service projects and research. Their virtual headquarters is at www.creativespirit.net and Henry maintains a well-equipped studio at Flying Goat Ranch in the Appalachian Mountains, where he breeds and trains work friendly goats who help out and entertain guests of the spiritual healing sanctuary that exists on the ranch.

What's An e-Group?

Your A.R.E. eGroup will meet on an Internet discussion board. This discussion board has been created especially for A.R.E. by BulletinBoards.com, a secure Internet site that makes learning online interactive and easy. In Internet terms, your eGroup is called a "discussion board", a virtual meeting room where you will join with other like-minded people and your mentor, Henry Reed, in an interactive discussion on Holistic Meditation.

In the virtual meeting room, you will have access to the written and audio materials prepared for you by Henry. Every Wednesday, he will post a lesson along with exercises for you to practice during the week. Posting is very similar to sending an e-mail, except that all the e-mails are viewed within your virtual meeting room. You may post your thoughts, questions, and experiences on the site for Henry and the other participants to read and respond to. In this way, everyone will benefit from one another's experiences and insights and the coaching offered by Henry to individuals.

Once you register for your A.R.E. eGroup, we will send you an e-mail from eGroups@edgarcayce.org detailing how to access and navigate our discussion board for the eGroup Holistic Meditation. Then, you're in! You will be able to visit your eGroup any time you desire. The meeting room is accessible 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week and you may participate at your convenience from anywhere in the world. There are no specified times that you have to be in the room. You decide when and how often you wish to participate.

If you would like more information or to be notified when a group is forming,
please e-mail us at egroups@edgarcayce.org.