A couple of thoughts. I went to BCI after I graduated college. Although for the most part I feel more connected to Buddism then Judism there was one practice that really made me feel a connection between the two. There is a jewish tradition of singing without words. Called a Nagun. there are many and it is encouraged to write your own. The idea is to prepare the mind and body for prayer. For me I use it as a means to focus my mind and shut out outside distraction. It is very elevating and the melodies are very connected to my childhood and jewish education. I am not a practicing jew but I do practice my personal Negun in my medication.

Also I have participated at a temple in Encino that is rather new age. Often the sermens are guided medication. One of my favorite excersises is when they use the Shama as a chant. They will repeat the prayer over and over in a chant. Its a wonderful medication because it is in hebrew so for me I don't really concentrate on the words after a while and the power of the congragation is very transendent.

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