Initiator and Preceptor in Acem, Rolf Brandrud, passed away on 30 December 2020 Meeting Rolf was always nice; he had a kind, warm, and friendly air about him. He was knowledgeable, interested in so many things, and he was a commit
Verbal and non-verbal processing of psychological residues Thor Udenæs is an Acem initiator. He used to be a director working with global equity management at SEB Wealth Management in Stockholm. He has a degre
The viper on the path and in meditation When I was jogging this summer, I jumped with fright when a viper suddenly lay in front of me. Many have an innate fear of snakes, a fear that may ste
Free mental attitude in body and mind What about yoga? What is a free, open attitude on a bodily level?The mental attitude is important for the results of meditation. In order to change un
The meditation sound An Acem Meditation sound is a tool for meditation - a vehicle used by the meditator to go within. It is a meaningless but effective combination of vow
More than here and now Have I remembered to buy oat flakes for breakfast?The meditation sound is present, but with only a little bit of free mental attitude.There was a stra
Can doubt about repeating the meditation sound say something about one's relationship to life? At a guidance seminar in Acem, a young woman asked a question about the repetition of the meditation sound. When she learned to meditate, she found th
How to deal with restlessness in meditation Restlessness in meditation is a sign that there is something in you that you are not quite managing to embrace. Restlessness is therefore an important
Breathing and the muscles Breathing is controlled by the autonomous nervous system through a reflex in the brainstem. Lower levels of oxygen in the blood stimulate the brain ce
New book: “The Power of the Wandering Mind” Silently repeating a meditation sound helps to cultivate a free mental attitude. The activity in the brain’s default mode network increases, enriching