How to solve a murder A naked man dead in a shed by a lake in the outskirts of Oslo, with a small tea candle on his chest. Murdered? Bjørn Bottolvs’s tenth crime novel is t
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
Appendix Acem publicationsEnglishPsychology of Silence: Perspectives on Acem Meditation - Are Holen. Dyade Press, Oslo 2016The Power of the Wandering Mind: Non
Intuition is a resource What is intuition? It has been said that intuition is seeing with the soul, that it is a guide of the mind. In intuition, we capture a glimpse of the
What is Acem? Acem is not a system of beliefs. Its aim is to help people cope with stress and to grow psychologically.In Acem, teaching meditation is a voluntary ro
A Meditative Film Films about existential topics and the human condition can be found, but truly meditative films are few and far between. Film as a means of expression
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
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
Main elements (for more information see appendix). After the initial instruction and practice, a person will need a few sessions of introductory guidance before he
Inner strength – the necessary energy for life? When life in a complex world is challenging, we may feel the push for more self-assertiveness, but also a stronger need for time-out and rest. We may