Integrative meditation

Integrative meditation, or the Big Mind as is also called, It is an approach in which none of the internal voices is silent, but, rather, they are heard, even when it comes to those that we do not like so much.

We could say that we all have internal voices, some that we like and others that not so much, because, they warn us about certain facts. We could even affirm that we have voices that we do not know, that we have never heard.

But, With integrative meditation, what is sought is to live in an integrated way, Without leaving any of these voices outside.

The Big Mind is not something that can be achieved from one day to another, but requires practice, dedication and time.

Content

• What is integrative meditation or Big Mind?
• How the technique was born?
• The voices
  • Bibliography

What is integrative meditation or Big Mind?

Big Mind, or integrative meditation is a therapeutic proposal that allows us to listen to internal voices without silencing any.

Likewise, these are voices that we hear, but that we do not describe as "good" or "bad", but we simply try to understand what function come to fulfill, then, they all give us benefits, even those that we want to leave locked up or " make the deaf ".

What voices do we want to eliminate or silence? Surely those that, seeing themselves about oblivion, shout more strongly because, in reality, it is not possible to omit these voices, then, they are integrated and are part of our internal dialogues.

How the technique was born?

This technique was developed by teacher Zen Dennin Genpo Mezel, and every day he wins more followers, because, It is part of the alternative therapies that many seek for their internal healing.

The teacher Zen developed his technique for thirty years, in which he focused on separating his ego and concentrating on meditation, understanding, at the end of this journey, how important our internal voices are.

For Genpo, dissociation is what causes restlessness in people, Therefore, he commends all his students to be at peace with every aspect of his life, even those who like or wish to eliminate.

But, it should be noted that, this dialogue of voices that Genpo applies, was actually created by Hal and Cider, who were Jung's current analysts.

Now, there are other people who have been involved with what is integrative meditation and give talks to help other people.

The voices

There are voices that claim curiosity, just as there are voices looking for answers or voices that wish to find something. Protective voices, then, In integrative meditation the victim's voice is not silent, but he is heard.

The victim's voice is a voice that cries and that many do not want What he needs.

In this way, and Without despising any voice, what is sought is the integration of the individual with his voices, With his great mind and with his big heart. This consists of the Big Mind.

In addition, in the Big Mind, it is assumed that we all have an internal father, a mother who lives inside us and that, at the same time, we are unique children of ourselves of ourselves.

The mother is the one who protects us, like the father, and does it with devotion, unconditionally. Therefore each voice needs to be integrated.

For example, The voice of fear also fulfills a function, and is protective. It is necessary, from the integrative meditation, to remove it from the dark room to be shown as it is.

It is a voice that cannot be eliminated because it also has a function in us and is to protect us, something that transmits us trust.

Likewise, anger helps us defend ourselves when necessary, To transform us, like other emotions.

In the end, when all these voices appear, the reparative voice arises, the one that heals and sweetly wounds.

This technique of integrative meditation does not seek to split the human being, or to repress or hide their voices, but rather take them to light, listen to them and understand their functions.

Therefore, unlike other currents, it is considered that integrative meditation provides healing results much faster than other tools.

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Bibliography

• Merzel, d. G. (1991). The Eye Never Sleeps. Shambala Publications.
• Merzel, d. G. (2005). The Path of the Human Being: Zen Teachings On The Bodhisattva Way. Shambala Publications.
• Fields, r. (1992). How the Swans Came To The Lake: A Narrative History of Buddhism in America. Shambala Publications.
• Kirchner, t. AND. (2006). Sitting with Koans: Essential Writings On Zen Koan Introspection. Simon and Schuster.
• Wilber, k., Patten, t., Leonard, a., & Morelli, M. (2008). Integral Life Practice: A 21st-Century Blueprint for Physical Health, Emotional Balance, Mental Clarity, and Spiritual Awakening. Shambala Publications.