How to get more out of the repetition of the meditation sound
By Christopher Grøndahl
The effect of meditation increases if you adjust the way you repeat the meditation sound. Here are six simple suggestions.
1. Without effort
From the beginner’s course, you will remember that the meditation sound should be repeated lightly and effortlessly, and with an open, inclusive awareness. In this way, we establish a free mental attitude […]
What is reconciliation?
Quiet reflection may help us come to terms
Listen to this interview with Dr. Are Holen, Acem’s founder. Nivedita Pradhu asks: «How do we know we have reconciled?». Many aspects of reconciliation are explored during the interview, like «What does it mean to accept?» Experience shows that working through residues may take time – and patience. […]
Initiator and Preceptor in Acem, Rolf Brandrud, passed away on 30 December 2020
Words of remembrance by Acem’s founder Dr. Are Holen
The door to summer is open
By Monika Wirkkala
It is beneficial to deep dive once in a while, at retreats with longer meditations and with repeated guidance during the week. It gives you the power and the tools to deal with challenges of everyday life.
It’s a hot summer day. The heat lingers in the seminar room. Light curtains, covering the windows, […]
The faultfinder isn’t allowed to decide everything
By Rune Belsvik
She doesn’t want to listen to the critical voice inside her. But when she asks the faultfinder in her to have a break, he stands up, three meters tall, and looks at her.
This is really so important to her. However, in hindsight, she thinks: «what if I was wrong? What if I only […]
Next Acem Webinar: Intuitive perception in Acem Meditation – and how to sell newspapers to strangers on the phone
Just as important as the words you use are your tonality, timing, and even your attitude, mood, and sense of certainty. The verbal part of our communication is only part of the picture, but we tend to give it most of our attention.