But I’m arguing over one thing: Of all those “wise” people and all those that (as you say) take humanity one step beyond, is there anyone that can teach me what is this all about?(I’m talking about life).

I also say that, people like this (like great scientists, that work for humanity) tend to be a “possession” of humanity. They are the first to lose their self! What would exactly change for me if I took humanity one step beyond? Would I take a nobel? That’s exactly the utmost example of “need for acceptance/praise from the others”.

Wise people should care about their own lives and there is probably not enough time to take the rest of humanity into account.

Those “geniuses” that work for humanity… well, you may take them as unlucky people. They have an enormous responsibility, as it seems.

Should we want to be like them? “Wise” and “special”?

Thanks for the comment mike. I appreciate it!

Me, I’m not special. I’m educated and a good person, and I’ll contribute my part to the world, but I am pretty sure that I’m never going to take any strides forward that advance humanity beyond where it has already been.

When we see people that have pushed the envelope, particularly in ways that can benefit all of mankind, we really do need to congratulate them and give them their due. Among other things, that can inspire more people to try to get to that level.

1. Regularity of time, place and practice are important. Regularity conditions the mind to slow down its activities with a minimum of delay.
2. The most effective times are early dawn and dusk, when the atmosphere is charged with special spiritual force. If it is not feasible to sit for meditation at these times, choose an hour when you are not involved with daily activities, and a time when the mind is apt to be calm.
3. Try to have a separate room for meditation. As meditation is repeated, the powerful vibrations set up will be lodged in the area; an atmosphere of peace and purity will be felt.
4. When sitting, face North or East in order to take advantage of favorable magnetic vibrations. Sit in a steady, comfortable, cross-legged position with spine and neck erect but not tense.
5. Before beginning, command the mind to be quiet for a specific length of time. Forget the past, present and future.
6. Consciously regulate the breath. Begin with five minutes of deep abdominal breathing to bring oxygen to the brain. Then slow it down to an imperceptible rate.
7. Keep the breathing, rhythmic, inhale for three seconds and exhale for three seconds. Regulation of breath also regulates the flow of prana, the vital energy.
8. Allow the mind to wander at first. It will jump around, but will eventually become concentrated, along with the concentration of prana.
9. Don’t force the mind to be still, as this will set in motion additional brain waves, hindering meditation.
10. Select a focal point on which the mind may rest. For people who are intellectual by nature, this may be the Ajna Chakra., the point between the eyebrows. For more emotional people, use the Anahata or Heart Chakra. Never change this focal point.
11. Focus on a neutral or uplifting object, holding the image in the place of concentration. If using a Mantra, repeat it mentally, and co-ordinate repetition with the breath. If you dont have a personalized Manta, use Om. Although mental repetition is stronger, the mantra may be repeted aloud if one becomes drowsy. Never change the Mantra.
12. Repetition will lead to pure thought, in which sound vibration merges with thought vibration, without awareness of meaning. Vocal repetition progresses through mental repetition to telepathic language, and from there to pure thought.
13. With practice, duality disappears and Samadhi, or the superconscious state, is reached. Do not become impatient, as this takes a long time.
14. In Samadhi one rests in the state of bliss in which the Knower, the Knowledge, and the Known become one. This is the superconcious state reached by mystics of all faiths and persuasions.

If you meditate for half an hour daily, you will be able to face life with peace and spiritual strength. Meditation is the most powerful mental and nerve tonic. Divine energy freely flows to the adept during meditation, and exerts a benign influence on the mind, nerves, sense organs and body. It opens the door to intuitive knowledge and realms of eternal bliss. The mind becomes calm and steady.
Further reading:
Swami Vishnu-devananda . You can also find more information on the page describing the 8 limbs of Raja Yoga.
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Be spontaneous, not-afraid and free… Your way of living will then be a constant meditation.

Thanks.