Meditation: I can be enough |
- I can be enough
- feeling tired after media use (after increasing daily meditation time)
- "Live and let live" is one of the biggest life lessons I've learned. Let others pursue what they want free of judgment and stigma. Self-improvement should not be about following a dogma. Rather, it should be about each individual finding their own path and doing what fulfills them.
- Meditation destroyed my work
- 24/7 Mindfulness and detachment
- For those struggling with not controlling the breath here's a tip that might help
- Does anybody smile while they meditate?
- I love meditation but I can’t stand the way people talk about it
- I keep getting thrown off from mindfulness meditation because I’m confused about what exact thing I’m supposed to be mindful of
- Meditating Shirtless by My Garden
- Offering to create a vocal script for you
- Meditation at the Dentist
- Anyone uses Tibetan Singing Bowls in their practice?
- How do you deal with music stuck in your head?
- I’ve finally realized I can’t, and shouldn’t, try to control other people.
- Want to get this off my chest. Seeing if meditation can help
- Meditation with water. Nature without music. Sounds like a shower or raining. The endless sound of nature.
- What are you doing when you meditate?
- The Lotus position (Is this a stunt to look like a meditator, or is it actually useful?)
- I just experienced something weird
- Why do people encourage meditation sitting on the floor/a pillow vs. a chair?
- Any no-nonsense, no-woo woo, scientific and logical guide to meditation and mindfulness?
- I've seemed to have hit a wall and not sure how to continue
- Can counting the breaths be a way to be more mindful?
| Posted: 24 May 2020 06:08 PM PDT I've been meditating daily for about 7 months now. It started as a component of my recovery from substance abuse, but has grown into so much more... Sitting today, after an emotional morning, I found the voice inside asking "Why aren't you enough? Why don't you feel like you're enough?" Yet, these thoughts weren't negative. They weren't the usual self-centred fears I tend to observe. They were thoughts showing me my humanism, that the only sense of enough I can ever achieve will come from within, within myself and the connection to others. To breathe, to oneness. It's like i was being shown - I can be enough. I don't think I've felt hope like this ever in my life. Hope for the present moment. Hope for life. I cried in the moment entangled in a deep sense of gratitude for this practice and my journey. It was a very simple yet profound moment and I just wanted to share. Have you felt some shifts in your relationship with self through meditation? Would love to hear if so. Sending warmth. Be well. [link] [comments] |
| feeling tired after media use (after increasing daily meditation time) Posted: 24 May 2020 09:55 AM PDT I meditate for 1h a day since 8 weeks now. After media usage / screen time I feel quite tired now. (I mostly watch youtube videos or play video games. This is new.) Why does this happen? Is it due to the meditation or that I now use my laptop more often than smartphone? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 May 2020 06:25 AM PDT If you like this post message me the secret word, "Ascendance" for access to the secret mastermind group. Make sure you are sub to r/Crimsonpill A reflection based on many of the people I run into these subreddits. I have friends who play professional video games and love it! They are living happy lives and see nothing wrong with playing video games 24/7. What truly is wrong is judging people for their life choices. Let them do what fills their lives. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 May 2020 07:46 PM PDT This past year I went deep into meditation research and finally after trying to few I began to do it more often multiple times a day and the constant thoughts and chatter went away, overthinking and analyzing all stopped after about 14 months. I feel calm, zen and peaceful all the time now by default, I don't get angry about minor things I don't feel hatred or ill will towards others. But, I also lost my drive and productivity, my work qualify starting slipping I find it hard to take most things seriously and I feel stuck in this state now.. I can't bring myself to do difficult work that requires complex thought and I feel lazy and unmotivated towards everyday life things.. I have stopped meditating 2 months ago but I still cant escape this "zen like" state.. how do I go back? [link] [comments] |
| 24/7 Mindfulness and detachment Posted: 24 May 2020 08:32 PM PDT I have been practicing mindfulness from wake to sleep for the past week. Mindfulness is not something new to me, at least not relatively new. I have done daily meditations off and on for the past 3 years. I suppose "it" clicked about a week ago, before I began doing the 24/7 mindfulness practices. I learned that the mindful state is the state, or plane, above the rest. Above logic, and ego, and desires. Mindfulness is the state of existence, the state at which we began our human journey. The watchful, observant, non-judgmental, understanding and teaching/learning "I". My perspective has shifted utterly. I see my reactions as learned behavior and instinctual. I observe them, focus on my object, and allow my body to go through what it feels like it needs to go through without allowing the mind to be affected by it - Simply observing it, allowing it to freely subside. I have been able to see why I become anxious, nervous, angry, insecure. I now see clearly through my experiences and genetics why my body behaves in the ways that it does. I feel a sense of general detachment, yet extreme understanding and a newly found love, I suppose, within myself. This has been absolutely life changing in a multitude of aspects just within this week. I am having trouble enjoying myself, however. I feel that when I want joy or fun, that it is only a craving. And a craving that isn't too necessary, I guess. I am observing myself desire fun, while not necessarily allowing myself the joy of the reaction. Is this normal? I feel in a strange sense still quite happy and peaceful even though I am having this feeling. Like I can enjoy myself lying in bed just as much, if not more than, playing a video game or doing something that just a week ago I absolutely enjoyed doing. I feel like I'm putting those things behind me, and it feels right. But I am not a monk and I have to go to work and remain normal in public lol How do I mix the rat race and living monkfully? This is my current dilemma and I appreciate your feedback. [link] [comments] |
| For those struggling with not controlling the breath here's a tip that might help Posted: 24 May 2020 12:45 PM PDT So first I want to start by saying that I'm in no way shape or form an authoritarian figure when it comes to meditation or mindfulness , I just acknowledge the power it has to help me grow and I enjoy reading and learning more about it. With that said I want to give a tip to those who may be struggling with controlling or manipulating the breath when meditating. To get out of the habit of controlling the breath you need catch the breath during the day , meaning you need another point of focus something that requires your attention. My tip and suggestion is to find something slightly mundane you can do , for instance what worked for me was reading a paperback book(not an ebook). What I did was set time with NO distractions in silence to read , as I read in silence my mind would wander and I would bring my attention back to the book (sounds like meditation I know), while I read in silence I came to notice my NATURAL breathing without controlling it. I was amazed at how my breathing was so subtle on the out breath but the in breath the sensations were more noticeable. Steps for this :
This worked for me really well I hope this helps someone out there regarding this common problem. Let me know if this works for any of you because it truly worked for me and I stopped obsessing about controlling my breath. [link] [comments] |
| Does anybody smile while they meditate? Posted: 25 May 2020 12:06 AM PDT I saw a video about how even a fake smile can improve your mood, and so I tried it while I was meditating and my mind was wandering off. It felt great, and I just kept the mantra of being thankful for that moment of peace. It felt like even that fake smile became a real one when focusing on my breath and enjoying the peace. Just wanted to share. [link] [comments] |
| I love meditation but I can’t stand the way people talk about it Posted: 24 May 2020 11:40 PM PDT As the title says, I find meditation a really calming and peaceful part of my life. I'm pretty much a newbie but I've noticed that people use language that I really just can't relate to (e.g. oneness, third eye, transcendental). I think the way that people talk about meditation sounds "fluffy" and takes away from the practical, proven benefits. I also think some of the language used alienates a lot of people that would otherwise benefit from meditation. I'm sorry, I'm not meaning to criticise anyone. I'm just wondering if anyone else has felt this way? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 25 May 2020 01:30 AM PDT Sometimes I sit down and I try to focus on my breathing, but then I don't know which part of the breathing to focus on. Do I focus on my chest or my nostrils or the whole process? I also sometimes focus on just sounds. Is that wrong? If I have an itch do I just let it stay itchy or do I scratch it and go back to meditating. I feel like I'm not even meditating at all because I don't actually know exactly how to do it. "Let your thoughts happen and allow them to pass and bring your focus back to your breath." Is there anything more specific than "focus on your breath"? I actually am realizing that I don't even know what that means or how to do it all [link] [comments] |
| Meditating Shirtless by My Garden Posted: 24 May 2020 07:24 PM PDT This year my wife and I decided to plant a garden. Just a little 4x4 raised garden bed. Tonight I did my practice next to my garden. It was quite warm, so I took my shirt off. It was really peaceful being open to nature like that... next to a beautiful little patch of earth that we will tend and take care of. Something powerful about that. [link] [comments] |
| Offering to create a vocal script for you Posted: 25 May 2020 01:21 AM PDT Hi there :) i've been told that my voice is very deep and relaxing and thought it would be fitting for recording scripted meditations. If you would like to have a script vocalized and recorded, i'd be happy to record it for you, free of charge. I can, of couse, also send a small sample of my voice so you could consider. Drop me a line if you are interested :) Ben. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 25 May 2020 01:18 AM PDT I just went to the dentist for the first time in way too long. Normally, it's long and uncomfortable to be sitting there doing nothing while strangers poke around in my mouth. This time, I sort of accidentally started meditating and before I knew it, it was over. I didn't think I would be able to because I can get distracted easily during meditation but I was so relaxed the whole time. Has anyone else tried meditating while at the dentist? [link] [comments] |
| Anyone uses Tibetan Singing Bowls in their practice? Posted: 24 May 2020 09:31 PM PDT I received a Tibetan Singing Bowl as a gift. Was wondering if anyone knows how to use it or integrate it into their meditation practice [link] [comments] |
| How do you deal with music stuck in your head? Posted: 25 May 2020 12:43 AM PDT I listen to music multiple times a day so I pretty much have a song stuck in my head all the time and when I lie down to meditate, it plays on repeat, I can get it to stop for a few seconds but then it comes back. [link] [comments] |
| I’ve finally realized I can’t, and shouldn’t, try to control other people. Posted: 24 May 2020 10:22 PM PDT My entire life, I've always tried my best to control those around me on some level. I don't mean this in a malicious way; all of the people I've tried to exert control over are dear to my heart, and my desire to play a role in their actions came from a place of good intentions. However, meditating regularly the last few months has given me far more awareness of my thoughts, and has subsequently allowed me to realize where much of my anger comes from: my fruitless attempts to control others' lives. I've always gotten so distraught over family members, friends, and even random strangers doing things that aren't in their best interest, and I now realize my emotional turbulence has actually lessened my ability to do good for myself and others. I've realized the only person I can control is me, and that that's how it should be. Additionally, I feel I've gained far more perspective from this realization, as I've come to see the hypocrisy I've engaged in by wanting others to care for themselves while I've neglected my own emotional and mental well-being for so long. Moreover, I believe if I continue down this path of greater self-awareness and self-control, a byproduct could be inspiring others to look inward as well. I apologize if I've rambled a little bit, or if this post isn't as coherent as I'd like it to be. I just wanted to share my thoughts, as I've been unusually content today, and I believe my acceptance of my lack of control over others coupled with my focus on the control I have over myself is why. [link] [comments] |
| Want to get this off my chest. Seeing if meditation can help Posted: 25 May 2020 02:51 AM PDT So ever since I've started college, I became interested in entrepreneurship. During my sophomore year I started freelancing, and really got into building a brand and business. So I spend my entire sophomore and junior year just being independent to make this into a career. I'm satisfied being alone, and I don't have too many friends with the same passions. So one day I decide to take a day off, and go clubbing with some friends. In the club I go dancing with this girl, but I guess I danced weird so people started recording me, and laughing. I ignored it, then this same guy harasses me by tapping my shoulder and pushing me, but I'm pretty drunk so I literally can't find the guy. He does it again, but security kicks him out. Anyways, I come out to see a group of 20 people laughing at me. From then on, my anxiety kicked in, I become paranoid everywhere I go. It's affected my business, my relationships with my friends, girlfriend, parents, and roommates. I have a guard everywhere I go now, I can't trust people, and I give off bad impressions making others think that I have a stoic attitude. From then on, It's difficult to smile, and be vulnerable to others. At some points, I can withstand it, and it's made me stronger. I'm able to fight if people were to say it independently. But majority of the times, it's just activities that others are doing that I'm assuming are attempting to hurt me. So these are merely just thoughts! But there's days where these thoughts cloud my head, and I just can't think straight. I've come to my breaking point where I need to improve myself internally if I want my relationships to improve and my business too. Sometimes when I'm doing these activities, my guard just goes up, and my body tenses up and goes into fight mode: Someone taking a selfie, laughing at restaurants, talking at movie theaters, large gatherings. I almost feel distant and out of the ordinary everywhere I go. I'm going to begin with daily 10-min morning meditations right when I get up. Will be focusing on the timing of my inhale and exhale, and we'll see where it goes. Also, I'd love to hear your story. I know there's others in worse scenarios than me, and I'd like to hear it. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 24 May 2020 10:09 AM PDT 3 hours long video without music. Pure nature sounds for meditation and 4K real live screen. [link] [comments] |
| What are you doing when you meditate? Posted: 25 May 2020 02:11 AM PDT Since I started, I've kind of just been sitting at my desk and thinking about my emotions or counting my breaths. I haven't been doing it every day because sometimes I forget but it's been a week or two. I feel like I'm less impulsive when it comes to my irritability. Just wondering what other people are doing and if there's a "right" way to do it. [link] [comments] |
| The Lotus position (Is this a stunt to look like a meditator, or is it actually useful?) Posted: 24 May 2020 05:45 AM PDT Greetings! I've been trying this position occasionally, but I haven't made any proper opinion on it, because I do not believe that I am doing it correctly. I don't understand how people can sit in that position comfortably, but if they can, I'd like to be able of doing it myself. My problem when attempting, is that I cannot straighten my lower back. In doing so, I need to hinge forward which simply makes the position forced. I'm not really sure what I need to do, in order to learn this position. Cheers! :) [link] [comments] |
| I just experienced something weird Posted: 24 May 2020 04:47 PM PDT I tried meditating, never done it before.. So I got everything ready, sat down, with some relaxing sounds playing.. I began to focus my breathing and connecting with myself, and suddenly I began feeling like every breath took me deeper within, and then I couldn't really feel my body, but I felt this nice warm feeling slowly building up inside.. And then my eyes began rolling up and flickering, it felt good, but it scared me and then I woke up [link] [comments] |
| Why do people encourage meditation sitting on the floor/a pillow vs. a chair? Posted: 25 May 2020 12:35 AM PDT Genuinely curious if there is some difference/benefit to meditating sitting on the floor vs. sitting on a chair. [link] [comments] |
| Any no-nonsense, no-woo woo, scientific and logical guide to meditation and mindfulness? Posted: 25 May 2020 12:35 AM PDT Are there any good books written on meditation and mindfulness from a scientific no-nonsense perspective? I'm started reading Mindfulness in Plain English by Gunaratana seeing it being recommend in some threads on here and I am highly disappointed in this book. The book is poorly written firstly. Second, while the book doesn't talk about meditation from a religious perspective, which would be worse, the underlining theme of the book is chastising things that a man with a drive for life would do or enjoy. While the book outright doesn't mention it but the tone is that building things, earning money, hard work, sex and lust, greed, passion all are supposedly bad because they comes from a superficial level of the ego and the pleasure from them is temporary. I am looking to read a book on meditation which doesn't put down these things. Something that just talks about meditation from a scientific and logical point of view and lets me decide what to do with the knowledge and does not turn into a fucking art of living book. Not some book which tries killing the drive for life just because the pleasure from few things is temporary and has the whole vegan buddhist living on a mountain vibe to it. I'm looking for something like 10% Happier by Dan Harris where the author examines meditation from a skeptical and rational point of view. A book written by a normal driven guy with a strong understanding of logic, reality and skepticism. I've already added Waking Up by Sam Harris to my list as well as Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris himself. Is there something more along those lines but written by someone having even more of an authority in this field? Thank you [link] [comments] |
| I've seemed to have hit a wall and not sure how to continue Posted: 25 May 2020 12:23 AM PDT By wall I mean there's a thought I just can't shake, either that or I don't want to/am scared to. I've tried meditating it away but this one is like no other, it just won't budge. I am seriously afraid it will do harm to my mental health. I'm just going to keep meditating and trying that but I wanted to ask in case someone could give me some advice or a whole different way of attacking this thing [link] [comments] |
| Can counting the breaths be a way to be more mindful? Posted: 24 May 2020 11:55 PM PDT I suppose when I meditate eyes closed my mind goes to whatever it's "suppose to worry about in order to survive" but some of it is just nonsense and I come back to the breath. However, when I count my breaths (up to 10 and start over) I find it's extremely helpful as it focuses my attention on my breathing and the number Im on and what Im going to say next mentally (2, 3, 4, etc). [link] [comments] |
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