Laura Silva Answers The Silva Community’s Biggest Questions - Pt. 1
March 12th, 2008 by admin Read more about silva methodIt’s been a busy few days here at Silva International. We’ve managed to look through the 1,192 results from the survey that we invited all our Silva graduates to participate in.
Larua Silva, president of Silva International and daughter of founder Jose Silva, has picked a few of the most common questions and concerns from the survey and has personally answered them through a telelphone interview that we’ve conducted.
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Question 1.
“I can’t maintain my practice of the Silva Method because I have trouble concentrating and focusing. How can I avoid that?”
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Question 2.
“I dont have the time to regularly meditate! How often do I need to meditate to get results in my life?”
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UPDATE
Laura has answered 2 more questions! Click here to listen to them now!
Great points very clearly made - thanks Laura. David.
I am a Silva seminar graduate (two years ago) and have done the home study course as well. The first thing I want to say is that I walked out of that seminar a changed man. During the weeks following the seminar every person I came into contact with, without exception, and even those I hadn’t seen for quite some time, looked at me and asked “what happened”?
Just under four years ago I was diagnosed with a high grade cancer but today I’m one of the happiest people you will ever encounter. I’ll give the Silva method 100% credit for the astounding turnaround of a “basket case”. I am even considering writing a book about the experiences along that journey.
To the person having trouble maintaining concentration: I would suggest going back to the basics - the long relax recording. That is how it all started for me. It was that excersise (free on the Silva internet site) that helped me truly relax for the first time in my adult life.
To the person having trouble “finding” the time to meditate: It was the Silva method that brought me the time to meditate and maintain the method! It’s as simple as this: every day (hopefully) you find the time to relieve yourself - how…? You don’t “find” the time - you make the time. Then use that time to visualize having the time. I now “work” two to three hours a day owning a small retail business with nine employees. Everyone I know in similar businesses laments aout their 10-12 hour days.
The idea of meditation is to practice your goal two to three times a dy until it becomes clear in your subconcious. Place your attention on your goal, concentrate on how you want your picture of your goal(desire,Want) now focus on seeing your goal as clearly as you want.
Yes your mind is going to wander to other things. Bring back your attention to your goal each and everytime your mind wonders until you can just concentrate on that manifestation that you so desire. It may take a day, a week or a year or longer. But, it will appeare in due time. In it’s own time. Thank you
Thankyou Laura for your clear, helpful reminders of how to integrate these practices into daily life
Simple and really clear, Thank you Laura, it helps a lot. Claudia
That’s relieving to know it’s okay for your mind to wonder at times. That was fruststrating. Maybe the silva instructors can bring that out more in their classes. Thank you
Very reassuring. Thank you Laura.
Great answers!
Some people judge or put themselves down, if they don’t “get it right”. As soon as you get passed that and just let things happen, with an awareness of what is wanted, it gets easier with practise. We live in a world were we want things right now and meditation is like learning to walk, one step at the time and before you know it, you can into Alpha level in a couple of seconds. Thank you Laura for letting us be a part of this.
As I see it the lack of concentration is from a fragmented consciousness. Too many desires for current resources. Read, “Getting Things Done” by David Allen. He has a fantastic system for carving through the onslaught of tasks in an ever changing world. This clears the psyche which makes more resources available.
As for manifestation…Align the minds. You have 3 minds. Conscious (thought), Subconscious (feeling), and Super-concious (conscience). Most of us identify solely with our thoughts. But is is probably the least of who we are. Our thoughts are always distracted by our feelings. Your thoughts can’t force your feelings, they have to be coaxed. Your feelings are based on patterns that have existed from the beginning of time and have integrated genetically. If you are angry, don’t suppress the anger, rather be present without judgment. Allow expression. This DOES NOT mean that you have to act on it. The subconscious is like a child and is only doing what it knows how to do. If what it wants is not in alignment with what you want then this is where creativity comes into play. Once you have felt the desires of the subconscious mind you can examine if they are what you desire. If not, then use creativity to incorporate the old pattern into a new paradigm. For instance, if someone cuts you off while driving, most people’s impulse or feeling is to act out angrily. But with a brief analysis, one can realize that this will not help the situation and will only perpetuate more of the same. So using creativity, one can change the paradigm. Instead, say out loud, “that person just offered me up a perfect opportunity for growth in patience and allowance.” Now what are you feeling? Probably joy as your perspective shifted from victim to empowerment. This works on very deep levels and has the capacity to alter the genetic coding. Now that there is an understanding of how to align the conscious and subconscious, look to the superconcious or conscience. This is also considered the spirit, high-self, middle tan tien, heart, and numerous other names throughout history and beyond. The best way to do this is through meditation. Stilling the thoughts and feelings enough to listen to the gaps between time and space. In these wrinkles, one can hear their true purpose here on earth. Floatation is one of the best effortless environments for creating and expanding this gap . If one has the conscious and subconscious in alignment but has not listened to their conscience, their world will become very disruptive. This offers a great opportunity to highly control the other minds, but will eventually lead to a breakdown as one will feel that “God” is against them. Conversely if one is also in alignment with all three, one will feel like they are the wizards of their world, co-creating the life of their dreams. Hope this helps. I am almost finished with a free e-book called “The Abundance Matrix” which will articulate this process a little further. Keep your eyes peeled and your heart open and may love and light (compassion and wisdom) continue to expand your Creation. BTW these three minds are the holy trinity on a microcosm as we are in the image of the Supreme Creator.
Kane
Owner/Operator
Float Matrix, S.F.
Very helpfull. Maybe you should consider sending us such short messages along with our regular “latest news” e-mail. Maybe you could put emphasis on a different subject every month. I think that such messages will help us all. Thank you.
I am about 6 month practising Silva method. some time i spend 2 hours contunuly in relaxed stage without noticable destaraction - is there any negative effect for such a long time.
when I go from physical relaxation to deeper state , i feel that body is vibrating strongly , and that end when I reached in the deeper state. is it ok?
silva method is really helpful and life changing.
How long need to get acces to the - enetgy and information- to superconsciousness- which can use to help others.
I purchased the home study programme about three years ago whilst i love it and used quite regulary at first i must be missing something as things aren’t the way iam trying to create them. on the other hand it has helped with of my attitude and iam more gratful of the things i do have and are more accepting , and feel more peaceful. If you have any suggestions i would be grateful.
Where can I read the answers ?
No audios. I am deaf.
hello laura, just wanted you to know i first heard about the silva ultramind while in seattle in the late 90’s. hans dejong the instructure, tought me the peg system. it was my first lesson in capturing the gold nuggets, diamonds, and gemstones in life-and to pierce the barriers of time past-present -and probable future. i now make customized (trip rides) for work issues and other exercises. in my thoughts, if mr jose silva had not tossed the rope into the sea i would have been lost> BUT I COUGHT IT along with the alpha-theta,an delta centers of my minds eye.
IAM A DRAGON SLAYER NOW. AND SILVA ULTRAMIND IS MY ACHILLES HEEL IN LIFE. allen kirkbride.
Dear Laura:
It has been over 15 years since we last sat and talked. I took advanced courses from you and Tony here in San Antonio and attended an International Conference in Laredo. My lack of ability to concentrate first came when I developed Sleep Apnia and suffered terribly from sleep deprivation. I took steps to control that; however I have NEVER managed to get back in to my Silva routine. I took the Basic Course over 30 years ago in Houma, La. and was very active in Cottage Groups here in SA, then it all feel apart.
I have but one thing to beg of other graduates and that is for them to realize that once you have been tought the Silva Method and find yourself not using it on a daily basis, you are placing yourself in a position with a life of mediocrity. Remember that although saying, “Just Do It” is usually much easier than actually “Just Doing It”; it is your life. How much better it will be is up to you.
Laura - Please send me some of that wonderful Laura possitive thinking.
Thanks
Jim
Thanks for the posting. I knew most of it as I had been in touch with my Silva instructor and he has been helping me to achieve my goals. I meditate half an hour twice daily and sometimes more. However I have not succeeded in making my subconscious mind work to achieve my goals whether it is career, money or relationship (Though I have not lost hope)
Helo Laura,Silva Metod is the best thing in my live for me and my family,can happened.We are so so happy familly,after i been to silva im now a different personel,I just want to say one big Thank you,i mean i m saying with all my heart,
After having taken the Silva course in Bogotà some years ago followed by having read various books writen by Josè I improved dramatically my mental ability to admit ideas that I used to reject, to pardon me and others of actions usually bad for me, to judge all what happens with a wide mind, to be much more optimistic and to be able to live a more en- joyable life. For all these gains I am and will be very thankful to Josè Silva’s teachings which I recommend to all those who wish to have a better mental and physical life.
Thank you for clarification on the “wondering mind”. I have been meditating for 10 years. The wondering mind has always been a thorn. It is good to know this is normal. On the subject of frequency and duration of meditation, your response was helpfull. I believe a great number of people start and then stop practicing meditation because the results can be illusive. My reply to all having trouble is to notice the subtle, and with practice, the subtle will become more obvious and begin to guide you in the direction you seek. Again. Thank you for all of the wonderfull direction and knowledge you provide.
Massages of Laura Silva are very encouraging and teaching the people how to live life stress free with clear Mind- DR.RISHI
I easily grasp the full picture thank you.
I find it very encouraging that Laura Silva, and her team, are actively looking for feedback from grads/students.
To students who are concerned about the mind wandering - I think they are being too hard on themselves - are they not in meditation at the time when they realise that their mind is wandering?
And by continuing with the Silva System this will only improve.
Its good to be able to read advice/comments from others.
Thanks to Laura, and team.
Dave.
U.K.
Yes It was very helpfull… thank you!
Dear Laura,
thanks for your survey.All mails you received wit possitive feed back,mine is not negetive but I need your help.Ten year back I started reading and praticing silva methode .Most of books I read.In 2005 I purchsed silva home study course from Nightingle pablishing.In 2006 I completed two days silva ultramind work shop in Mumbai under guidence of Ms Aneke Raiwald.
I am able to meidate properly but still after many years I have problem with visualization.I am not able to visualize in mediation.
Due to this problem I am not able to achive goals which is in my mind.
I am Indian and at present I am working in Dubai.
Please Help.
Best Regards
Lawrence Ruzario
Dubai ,U A E
Simple, clear and encouraging answers to the most common challenges in beginning and maintaining practice. Helpful reminders for my own teaching of meditation and self-hypnosis.
Thanks Laura
Hi Laura, I read your answers and spectators now where commit mistake. Beyond this how I reading and listening feels from every human important is for you. Thank you for this for me You is great ! I greet Norbert
Great stuff…Thankyou!!!
There has not been a day gone by that I have not thought about the Silva Method since 1979. I have used it with what I believe are amazing results and I also believe the only thing that stands in our way of accomplishing anything is our own limiting thoughts. We need renewal periodically and to be other Silva people, to be re-charged. I have forgotten Silva techniques and the reasons for them from time to time and wish there were more Silva courses and instructors here in South Florida.
Dear Laura
At the outset I convey my sincere thanks for the guidance I receive through Silva Mind Control. Hats off to your commendable efforts to bring mankind to sensible senses. As for the answers I must say they are very precise and hit the bulls eye of the taget.
Chanting mantras in thoughts is the best way to train mind to stay clear and focused. Mantra may be in fact any word or phrase, this is not important. What is important is to stay focused on this thought and don’t think about anything else.
I’ve heard and tried many different meditations and this is the easiest and most effective yet.
Dear Laura,
It has been less than three weeks, and I admit I haven’t been faithful in listening every day to the CD’s, and I am already experiencing ESP, photographic memory and what I believe to be a genius thinking mind.
Thank You
Dear Laura,
I’ve been using the Silva method for over 20 years now and have enjoyed the benefits of a less stressful life. Recently I have been fostering to adopt an 11 year old boy with ADHD and ODD and I know in my heart that any form of meditation would help him greatly. My question is do you know of a way to make meditation attractive to someone of such a young age and with such concentration problems.
Thank you for your wonderful program
I want to learn how to meditate, I do not know how to do it and even worse, I do not know if what I’m doing now, is okay. If any way that I can learn with some guidance?
This method is pure, clean and positive. Cleaning the house (the mind) of negativity is it something very important; I can say the most important thing in our life. Even a very small thought can put down a lot of work. I had to be honest to myself and to push away all the time when something negative came and only then it was working.
I will give only one example. I was going through.
I had a severe back pain for a long time. I start to use Silva’s method, going in alpha and didn’t work at all. After two weeks I remember that somebody told me that Yogananda couldn’t help himself for the arthritis he suffered. It was that hidden thought in my mind that stopped the healing. I just had to remember something else. My teacher from the seminar, had somehow a similar experience like mine and he could get rid for good of his pain, and suddenly my pain was gone for good. By my experience, you have just not to give up, and you can succeed.
Dear Laura, your father did a great job and you are doing the same thing helping so many people to make them healthy and happy.
Thank you for you support and for your kindness. You cannot do anything better in this life, you just have to never give up doing what you are doing.
Thank you for the answers!!!
Thank you a million times over . Thus far I have only been using the free meditation that you offer and have found it fabulous. I have been trying to meditate for the last 20 years and this simple but very effective tape has made it possible for me to sit for up to an hour and more at a time. I have sent your link to all of my family and friends so that they may benefit from the wonderful work you do.I have listened to the tape every day ,three times a day for the last 2 months or so and it has been wonderful. Thank you again for all your good work. I am very excited to try your home study course some time very soon.
Sincerely Dave