Meditation: For all my OCD brothers and sisters |
- For all my OCD brothers and sisters
- I am envious of my boyfriend's meditation
- "Everything you ever wanted to give yourself"
- Can meditation help with social anxiety
- My most profound meditation experience.
- I tried meditating today using Headspace app. I was able to connect well with the directions but both times I ended up crying for some reason. Is this normal?
- Strong energy - new to meditation
- My breath is too faint to notice
- I have never meditated before.
- Changes due to meditation?
- Detach from Breath
- i'm confused about mindfulness
- PSA: Free, live meditation resource that I’ve been loving...
- Thoughts and attention question
- Does anybody feel your hands and face get heavier as you meditate?
- Sit back and watch the movie.
- Shower and clean energy
- The 7 Layers Of The Aura
- Best app or best way to start meditation?
- What does it mean to be “present”
- Headspace, Calm, 10% happier. Which meditation app do you like? Why/why not?
- What I've learnt about myself from meditating - any advice?
- How long until this setraline negative side affect goes away? please don’t preach I should stay on them
| For all my OCD brothers and sisters Posted: 23 May 2020 05:56 PM PDT You can't control nor stop your thoughts. But, you CAN control your reaction to them! Rewire yourself: Stop Reacting. Just let them come, observe them, breathe, and let them go. You've got this! [link] [comments] |
| I am envious of my boyfriend's meditation Posted: 23 May 2020 06:13 PM PDT My journey with meditation has been very helpful and eye-opening, though not extremely exciting. The most "intense" thing I've done in relation to meditation is going to a 2-day silent retreat, which was lovely even though I broke my leg just days before. I meditate around an hour every day, following no particular person or practice. I sometimes use guided meditations, other times I just sit and notice how the feeling of my breath is quite similar, in some ways, to the feeling of thoughts occurring. Applying meditation to my daily life has noticeably made me calmer in arguments, more able to focus, and just generally more grateful moment-to-moment. This brings me to an issue that has been bothering me: I'm quite envious that my boyfriend is more "advanced" in his meditation than I am. He has done numerous 10-day retreats, and has even spent 2 months in a Burmese monastery doing nothing but meditate for 10 hours a day. He currently meditates around 2 hours a day, sometimes more. I admire his discipline in all aspects of life, and I know it might sound quite petty that I'd feel envy. He doesn't flaunt or boast about his achievements, and doesn't even talk about his meditation much at all. This is partly why I'm so confused by my own reaction. The envy I feel is similar to seeing a coworker get a promotion that you wanted, or noticing your high school rival's incredible body transformation as a result of hard work. Yes, I am aware how petty it is. This feeling makes me feel bad, as if he were saying "I'm better than you will ever be," though of course he would say nothing of the sort. I've been trying to approach this feeling with equanimity for the last 6 months, with not too much success. It bothers me a lot because I'm noticing that this feeling even makes me start to slightly resent him, and sometimes I feel like I'm meditating just to "catch up" to him. I feel that his meditation and dedication should only be a source of inspiration to me, not a deterrent. If there are any words of advice for me, I'd love to hear it. If context matters at all: I'm 19, female, studying engineering. My boyfriend is 29, working. [link] [comments] |
| "Everything you ever wanted to give yourself" Posted: 23 May 2020 01:57 PM PDT It has made me cry each time I heard it. It's one of the visualisation techniques, you are asked to imagine a speck of light that represents everything you ever wanted to give yourself. That speck grows and engulfs your body, then spreads out to the people near you, then further. I am 35 years old, married, a stable job that I enjoy and a wonderful toddler. I've been on a journey for self improvement for the last few years and I am in the best mental place I have ever been. I would be hard pressed to find something to complain about. Life has been very good to me. It's not exactly sadness, or joy. It just makes me cry. At what strings is it pulling? [link] [comments] |
| Can meditation help with social anxiety Posted: 23 May 2020 01:37 PM PDT I have been diagnosed with MDD and SAD. I have tried numerous ADs even few antipsychotics, CBT nothing really helps. Its been like 2 weeks I started meditate daily and I started noticing little improvement in my depression. Is it possible it will help my social anxiety, there wasnt anything that worked for me, even when I am benzed out I still get that tension that make unfuctional. [link] [comments] |
| My most profound meditation experience. Posted: 23 May 2020 04:27 PM PDT On this occasion, I was focusing my awareness solely on my breath. After many minutes of doing this, everything started to become very quiet and random thoughts that would pop up in my mind subsided. I was in a state of supreme concentration. Subsequently, my sense of self slowly started to melt away. It was incredibly liberating and at the same time a bit terrifying. It felt like I was transcending into a field of awareness that I didn't know existed. I become one with everything around me and it was pure bliss. However, I could not stay emerged in this meditation state for long because I was afraid. It literally felt like I disappeared and everything that I knew about me was gone. I just wanted to LET GO but my ego was desperately holding on calling me to come back because if I didn't it felt like I would vanish for eternity. It was the most incredible meditation experience I've ever had and I want to try to return to this state. Has anyone experienced this before? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 23 May 2020 02:13 PM PDT It was my first time doing a guided meditation. First time meditating in general actually. 5 years ago I had two traumatic events back to back that were ongoing for about 2 years in total. I felt like I'd dealt with it but this feels related. It feels like when I'm meditating and relaxed a mask is slipping and this is what's behind. It's completely involuntary when I let go. [link] [comments] |
| Strong energy - new to meditation Posted: 24 May 2020 01:54 AM PDT I'm new to meditation and just finding my spirituality. During meditation I can feel a really strong energy that bubbles up and overtakes my whole body. It feels as if it's coming out of my hands and feet and everything is rooted into the ground and connected to everything else. I get to the point where my body is tense and I'm shaking and sweating, however it is a very warm loving feeling. Someone please give me some insight! 🙏🏼❤️🌱 [link] [comments] |
| My breath is too faint to notice Posted: 24 May 2020 01:34 AM PDT So i have a question. I understand that i shouldnt control my breath and i should just let it flow. All i have to do is notice it come and go, just like feelings and other sensations. But the problem is, unless I control my breath, there is no way for me to notice it. It is too faint. My abdomen does not rise or fall, i do not feel any air in my nostrils, its like its not there. So if im trying to just let go and feel it, it doesnt happen..because there is nothing to notice .. its like im trying to notice sounds, but i cant because i'm deaf. Thats how it feels with my breath. So what do i do? Thanks [link] [comments] |
| I have never meditated before. Posted: 24 May 2020 01:32 AM PDT I meditated once in the past. And I don't even think I did it right. So if anyone haves any tips please help me. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 May 2020 01:13 AM PDT So I have always been that one person that never wants to go outdoors, ever, unless it was required. A while after I started meditating I realized that I more often than not and randomly just wanted to sit outside or go to a park for a walk or to just lay down on grass. . I didn't really realize that this was such a big change until my aunt started asking if I am okay or if quarantine was getting to me. But the thing is, this has been going on since before January. I haven't had any big life changes. Only thing that has changed is the fact that I have been meditating for about a year and a half now What do you guys think? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 May 2020 01:06 AM PDT Hello! A guided meditation yesterday instructed me to "let the breath go because the body knows how to breath". The advice makes sense but the point is that if I focus on the breath I automatically end up controlling it. My aim is to "see/feel" the body breathing without actively driving the breath. Any tips or suggestions? [link] [comments] |
| i'm confused about mindfulness Posted: 24 May 2020 01:03 AM PDT I'm very down these days. and i have these intense emotions that make me cry every time they come up. i think feeling our feelings is good for us. crying, swearing, punching a wall idk. but on the other hand meditation is about not giving them attention?? changing focus to the breath when they come up. i mean meditation makes space for emotions, they bubble up when you do them. some of them are old wounds, deep. aren't we supposed to cry when they come? but how are we gonna do that if we are not gonna pay attention to them?? [link] [comments] |
| PSA: Free, live meditation resource that I’ve been loving... Posted: 24 May 2020 12:56 AM PDT Because of COVID-19, there are some free resources for meditation out there. One that I have found incredibly helpful for my mental health is on a website called blissfulbreathing.org! The instructor is a yoga and meditation teacher. She teaches everyday, 12-12:30 EST, and mixes in a variety meditations like yoga nidra, breathing exercises (pranayama), body scans, loving kindness, and gratitude meditations (one of my favorites!) I believe her nationality is Indian as well. I've been attending her classes so often and have found it super helpful for my mental health... in fact, her classes brought me into this subreddit. Just wanted to share the free resource. It's great for beginners or people who want to learn about another type of practice like the once I listed above. [link] [comments] |
| Thoughts and attention question Posted: 24 May 2020 12:19 AM PDT Hi there, i am struggling a bit with thoughts and attention on the breath happening at the same time most of the time. I can feel the sensations of the breath pretty clearly but at the same time i can hear my monkey mind doing its thing. I am trying to focus harder on the details of the breath but it only works for a couple of seconds. Should i Just keep going? Any tips would be appreciated [link] [comments] |
| Does anybody feel your hands and face get heavier as you meditate? Posted: 23 May 2020 11:59 PM PDT I put one palm over the other during meditation and I recognise my body gets heavy, especially at the hands and face. Is this a sign that I am doing it right? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 23 May 2020 05:20 PM PDT It's nonstop drama, and a whodunniit (perhaps to you, the victim) rolled all into one. What's more, sometimes you get to play the hero of the most magnificent and brilliant proportions, and other times you're the most despicable villain ever (with no sorry excuse for the horrible thing you've done that sometimes keeps replaying over and over). It's just nonstop Fantasy, and you can interpret it all you want. But just be careful of confusing it with reality, whatever that is. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 23 May 2020 11:23 AM PDT We all know that take a good shower always helps to clean our body and mind, we usually feel better after one. But what I been trying is listen relax music or music with good vibes to not just clean my body but also clean my mind and my energy. It really helps and it's more eficense if you do it at night after a long day. ❤ [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 May 2020 01:44 AM PDT The human aura is described as a hazy bubble of light that surrounds a human being from head to toe. An aura has multiple layers that interact and relay information between the body through its seven chakra energy centers, and the immediate external environment. For those unable to see auras, when one aura field is interacting with another, it can be intuitively described as having a clear feeling that someone is in the proximity of their "personal space".The seven layers of the aura are listed and described as follows and can be referenced in the illustration on the left. 1. The Etheric Layer or Etheric Body The etheric layer is the first layer of the aura and spans ½ inch to 2 inches from the surface of the skin, outlining the body. This field of energy connects primarily with the first chakra, our organs, glands, and meridians, and relates to the condition and health of the physical body. 2. The Emotional Layer or Emotional Body The second aura layer is called the Emotional Layer and extends two to four inches away from the physical body encircling it in the shape of an oval. This layer is primarily connected to the second chakra, feelings, emotions, and experience. It is constantly in a state of change, reflective of our current mood. This layer also stores unsettled emotions such as fear, resentment, and loneliness. The energies present in the second aura layer will communicate with the first layer, and then process this information into the physical body. Physical tension, muscle cramps, and upset stomach could be a result of the etheric (first) layer being bombarded by emotional pain residing in the second aura layer. 3. The Mental Layer or Mental Body The third aura layer is the Mental Layer. Its extension is four to eight inches from the physical body. This layer is connected to the third chakra, our consciousness, ideas, logical processes, belief systems, and intellect. In this layer, thoughts and ideas are rationalized and validated. Mental health and mental issues present themselves in this aura layer. 4. The Astral Bridge Layer, Astral Body, or Bridge Layer [link] [comments] |
| Best app or best way to start meditation? Posted: 23 May 2020 02:20 PM PDT I'm really wanting to start meditating and I have no idea how to start or what to do or anything. Any advice would help a lot! Please no rude comments :) [link] [comments] |
| What does it mean to be “present” Posted: 23 May 2020 09:51 PM PDT I have been trying mindfulness meditation for a while now (on and off for something like 3 months) I've been using the Calm app, and have gone through the 7 days and 21 days of calm. One of the sessions is focused around "leaning into" your feelings and emotions. My question is how do you tell if you are doing any of it right? Meditation, noticing your emotions, taking an objective view, it all seems to be that there is truly no way for anyone to explain it, with out it still being an open ended concept. Being present isn't even something I could differentiate from this "normal" feeling. Is there something I'm doing wrong? [link] [comments] |
| Headspace, Calm, 10% happier. Which meditation app do you like? Why/why not? Posted: 23 May 2020 09:50 PM PDT I've used Headspace, Calm and Simple Habbit (they got me during a trial so I was stuck with it). I'm curious if any of you are using any apps to keep you on track. If so why'd you pick the one you like? I know cost is a big factor but I'd love to hear any other reasons you might have in making the choice🧘🏻♀️ [link] [comments] |
| What I've learnt about myself from meditating - any advice? Posted: 23 May 2020 09:32 PM PDT I've been practising meditation for awhile now and I've come to realise where my flaws are. I'm writing this after actually being able to calm myself (without looking for advice/help from someone else) when I'm dealt with a situation. I realise that my anxiety pangs stem from the fact when I realise things are out of my control and I'm left wondering what's going on. Basically, I start drawing out my own issue tree and deriving possible answers to possible questions (pretty much fked). On the other hand, I feel better when I'm dealt with a bad set of cards as I'm now given the situation of - ok i'm dealt with this set of cards, here's what I gotta do. Think 'Haw' from the book "Who moved my cheese" and after planning out things to do, I enjoy the process of it. TLDR; how do I ensure the anxiety pangs do not come up whenever I'm dealt with uncertainties (job, relationship).. yes I do know that I feel better once I'm dealt with the outcome, but before the outcome is given what can I do to enhance my internal locus of control? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 23 May 2020 08:33 PM PDT I have been taking sertraline for months now and it has lower my sex drive / made my penis shrivel up and gave me no erections which I had weeks ago / if I come of the medication how long until these negative side affects go away and I can get my sex Life back? [link] [comments] |
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