Meditation/Seeing Through Third Eye

[ThyGrudge]

I've recently started the practice of prayer through meditation and seeing through my third eye. It really seems to give me a natural high and make me feel happy. Like when I meditate I'll sometimes pray while I'm meditating. It really seems to help center me and make me really reach deep and believe in what I'm praying about. Although I do this for more reasons than just prayer.

I truly believe that it is a God-given ability to see through your third eye. Because when I do it, it really helps me write music. And seriously it centers me. I've been less angry and bitter since I've started doing it.

But when I do these things my family and friends say its blasphemous because religions like Shamanism, Buddhism, and Taoism also practice using your third eye. But like I said it really does help me.

So my question is... Should I ignore the people accusing me of practicing witchcraft? Or, is what I'm doing perfectly fine?

 

[Fireinfolding]

Well if you eye be SINGLE that might be a better for ya

Luke 11:34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is SINGLE, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.

Though... having two eyes is not always better then one

Mark 9:47 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two to be cast into hell fire:

Now, seven eyes (on one Stone, who is Christ) is also shown as well

Hows it looking through the third?

I think its the "words" that freak others out, not only that the "using of them" knowing it might maybe?

What cha learning?


Peace

Fireinfolding

 

[ThyGrudge]

Haha yeah I weirded out my mom when I told her I started doing it, she just gave me a look like "what?"

but yeah I try to get it across to people that It helps to see things on multiple perspectives. And gives you time to think. But most people think that while I'm doing it that I'm chanting things and cursing people. Its quite funny to see the reactions on people faces when they ask if I could see what they were thinking and I say yes. Their faces go blank

but yeah, im gonna go meditate right now... if anyone else reads this and practices using your third eye, send me a message we can talk about our experiences :-D

 

[Fireinfolding]

Haha yeah I weirded out my mom when I told her I started doing it, she just gave me a look like "what?"

but yeah I try to get it across to people that It helps to see things on multiple perspectives. And gives you time to think. But most people think that while I'm doing it that I'm chanting things and cursing people. Its quite funny to see the reactions on people faces when they ask if I could see what they were thinking and I say yes. Their faces go blank

but yeah, im gonna go meditate right now... if anyone else reads this and practices using your third eye, send me a message we can talk about our experiences :-D

What might help in not freaking them out is if you say, I walk by faith and not by sight (meaning my two eyes) and you have a single eye? (without mentioning third maybe? )

That presents a problem though because if God opens the EYES (plural) of the heart, the third eye thing just sorta sounds weird. Tote that around with you and you'll be painted with every word found in and out of dictionaries everywhere, specially here. Though given the number of your posts and knowing your audience (as I would not think you were stupid) if your looking to ruffle a few feathers and get others to "bite" you threw your line into the right spot. You like to fish do you?

But if its "shock value" only that you might chose to say that then your sure to get a rise out of others doing that (if thats your desire). God knows each one of our intentions amen?

You might be feeling "less angry" (which is always a good thing). But If you are knowingly doing something for shock value and distressing your family over your choice of words (for whatever reason) what good will that be to you if do you care? That third eye thingy (if it works) should be making something rather clear to you then (concerning your intentions).

Meditation is scriptural

Psalm 104:30 My meditation of HIM shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Psalm 119:99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

We all meditate on "something" (to me) nothing better then Him who proves both near and faithful.

Peace

Fireinfolding

 

[Captivated]

I've been practicing meditation for a couple of years now and I have become less anxious and more 'centred', as you say. But I don't know what you mean about the 'third eye'. Are you able to explain?

 

[ThyGrudge]

Yeah i see what you mean.

I was pretty much just curious as to what the spiritual connection might be to the third eye or (minds eye) as its also referred to.

But what worried me about doing this is that I could possibly have been practicing a religion that might damn me to well... you know the drill...

But I want to assure you that I am a Christian not Buddhist, Shaman, or any other religion (Although I do enjoy researching them

I just believe in a connection between the human mind and the soul realm known as of course the Heavens.

But as you said, meditation is scriptural so that basically answers my question.

I would like to encourage you to look up the minds eye though as it is very intriguing. That might be able to answer some questions for you better than I can.

Thanks for your insight as it was helpful. I am definitely not as familiar with the bible as you are haha. I should read it more :-D
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[ThyGrudge]

I've been practicing meditation for a couple of years now and I have become less anxious and more 'centred', as you say. But I don't know what you mean about the 'third eye'. Are you able to explain?

The best way I can explain with my little knowledge of it is that its just a form of consciousness. If you concentrate deeply and really get into it (I was laying down for at least 1hr45mins before I realized how long I was meditating. You can see patterns of colors and light moving about. And it really feels as if spiritual doors are being opened.

 

[ContentInHim]

Ah, but what spirit?

I'd be interested in the scriptural basis for "third eye".

 

[Ino]

I've recently started the practice of prayer through meditation and seeing through my third eye. It really seems to give me a natural high and make me feel happy. Like when I meditate I'll sometimes pray while I'm meditating. It really seems to help center me and make me really reach deep and believe in what I'm praying about. Although I do this for more reasons than just prayer.

I truly believe that it is a God-given ability to see through your third eye. Because when I do it, it really helps me write music. And seriously it centers me. I've been less angry and bitter since I've started doing it.

But when I do these things my family and friends say its blasphemous because religions like Shamanism, Buddhism, and Taoism also practice using your third eye. But like I said it really does help me.

So my question is... Should I ignore the people accusing me of practicing witchcraft? Or, is what I'm doing perfectly fine?

It seems that you have already made up your mind over this matter, judging by your choice of "questions". You're basically asking the same thing twice.
Do you really want to know what other christians think of this matter? Or are you just seeking for approval?

Personally, I think you should spend more time in prayer and worship. I'm not saying meditation is necessarily a bad thing, I just think prayer, worship and reading Bible is more useful.

 

[ThyGrudge]

Do you really want to know what other christians think of this matter? Or are you just seeking for approval?

Both.

 

[Peaceful Dove]

Contemplative Prayer is a wonderful and lovely form of Prayer. It is an ancient practice in the Christian Church and something to strive for.

It needs no new language or techniques.
Stick to "centering" on Jesus in the quiet time and not on self or on any one of your eyes or anything but the Lord. In doing that, you will soon grow in your contemplation and deepen your silent prayer.

Straying off in different directions could lead you into New Age stuff at the very least.

 

[Paleoconservatarian]

Ah, but what spirit?

I'd be interested in the scriptural basis for "third eye".

What? You mean we actually have to find the basis for our Christian practice in Scripture? And not what feels helpful to us?

 

[ContentInHim]

What? You mean we actually have to find the basis for our Christian practice in Scripture? And not what feels helpful to us?

 

[HisBelovedMelody]

witches and the occult use the third eye. I would avoid that like the plague. Meditation isn't wrong. That was stated before. BUT the third eye is very evil.

 

[Optimax]

I've recently started the practice of prayer through meditation and seeing through my third eye. It really seems to give me a natural high and make me feel happy. Like when I meditate I'll sometimes pray while I'm meditating. It really seems to help center me and make me really reach deep and believe in what I'm praying about. Although I do this for more reasons than just prayer.

I truly believe that it is a God-given ability to see through your third eye. Because when I do it, it really helps me write music. And seriously it centers me. I've been less angry and bitter since I've started doing it.

But when I do these things my family and friends say its blasphemous because religions like Shamanism, Buddhism, and Taoism also practice using your third eye. But like I said it really does help me.

So my question is... Should I ignore the people accusing me of practicing witchcraft? Or, is what I'm doing perfectly fine?

Christian meditation is thinking about, considering, mulling over, the word of God. If one is doing that the mind is busy focused on God's Word.

Therefore the mind is not going to "see" anything but the scripture(s) that are being meditated on.

What you are describing does not sound at all like Christian meditation. However, it does sound like a form of witchcraft.

 

[HisBelovedMelody]

Christian meditation is thinking about, considering, mulling over, the word of God. If one is doing that the mind is busy focused on God's Word.

Therefore the mind is not going to "see" anything but the scripture(s) that are being meditated on.

What you are describing does not sound at all like Christian meditation. However, it does sound like a form of witchcraft.

it sounds like it because it is.

 

[GreenMunchkin]

I only know a bit about this cos I was involved quite deeply in the occult for a while, and "The Third Eye" really is so new age and dark. In wicca, it's used as a pre-cursor to opening yourself up when casting spells.

I know you feel it centres you, and being centred and peaceful is beautiful, but remember the devil is a liar and he hates seeing Christ in you, so he is tempting you with false peace. It's such a narrow path, and as Christians we need to be careful we don't inadvertently step off it - meditating with the "Third Eye" is demonic, even if it feels good. There's no scriptual basis for other levels of consciousness. We can be slain in the spirit, but that's a gift from God, something given to us, not something we create like higher planes of consciousness.

Also, when you say you find yourself praying when you meditate, I think the chances are, during those times, you're worshipping someone other than the Lord and that's so unbelievably dangerous, cos it's not something you're doing intentionally. We have to make all sorts of sacrifice in order to follow Jesus, and giving up that centred feeling may be something you have to give up... just until Jesus fills you with His peace.

God bless.

 

[a_ntv]

The MEDITATION, the ASCETIC life are very important in Catholicism and Orthodoxy.

About the THIRD EYE, we can fond it decribed even in the Early Church Fathers, like in St Ephraem.

With more moder words, we can call it 'supernatural vision'
Some recent quotes about it:
- Most people have a plane-like vision, stuck to the earth, of two dimensions. When you live a supernatural life, God will give you the third dimension: height, and with it, perspective, weight and volume.
- A change! You say you need a change!... opening your eyes wide so as to take in better the images of things, or almost closing them because you are short-sighted.
Close them altogether! Have interior life, and you will see, in undreamt-of colour and relief, the wonders of a better world, of a new world: and you will draw close to God..., and know your weakness..., and be deified... with a deification which, by bringing you nearer to your Father, will make you more a brother of your fellow-men.
(from http://www.escrivaworks.org/book/the_way-chapter-12.htm)

 

[WoobieWoo]

If you are going to make meditation a regular part of your Christian life, you should start learning from Christian teachers. There is enough wisdom in the Christian contemplative tradition to keep you occupied for a lifetime. At the very least you should be some reading (and I'm sure that people here can make some good recommendations); you'd be much better off finding a spiritual director--an experienced Christian teacher who can give you some guidance.

Alan

 

[HisBelovedMelody]

The MEDITATION, the ASCETIC life are very important in Catholicism and Orthodoxy.

About the THIRD EYE, we can fond it decribed even in the Early Church Fathers, like in St Ephraem.

With more moder words, we can call it 'supernatural vision'
Some recent quotes about it:
- Most people have a plane-like vision, stuck to the earth, of two dimensions. When you live a supernatural life, God will give you the third dimension: height, and with it, perspective, weight and volume.
- A change! You say you need a change!... opening your eyes wide so as to take in better the images of things, or almost closing them because you are short-sighted.
Close them altogether! Have interior life, and you will see, in undreamt-of colour and relief, the wonders of a better world, of a new world: and you will draw close to God..., and know your weakness..., and be deified... with a deification which, by bringing you nearer to your Father, will make you more a brother of your fellow-men.
(from http://www.escrivaworks.org/book/the_way-chapter-12.htm)

so you are saying it is ok? Um...never mind..