- My morning checklist has "Smile 100 breaths." I just focus on counting 100 breaths while deliberately smiling. Nothing more. It's even more effective if I pretend like I'm trying to hide the smile, but it gets through anyway. Then I'm happier all day.
- Cold water has been changing me. Checking in with an update.
- smoking while meditating
- Meditating with loving-kindness seem to have a noticeable impact on me
- So I learned that meditation is the best drug.
- In the morning, before you get out of bed, take a moment to smile. Reflect on how you feel, how beautiful life, and this day could be. The rest of your day will not be the same :)
- Don’t Think. Feel.
- Should I focus on one thing or many things?
- How would you describe meditation to someone who has no clue what it is?
- I’m finding when I do meditation it’s raising my heart rate.
- I am spending a day like Monk. Suggest your Routine.
- I have been a meditation and Buddhist Teacher now for a few years and here's a problem I see in the teaching/practicing community
- Structure Ideas?
- A warm, soft, almost orgasmic ball of energy in my lower abdomen.
- 10 Reasons Why Good Night Sleep is Important!
- When I meditate with eyes open my pillow starts morphing
- Transformative thoughts while meditating
- How do I get into this community?
- Extreme anxiety for simple tasks at work
- Interesting personal essay from a Buddhist monk in Mandalay, Myanmar about how his monastery is adapting during Covid-19 and how Buddhist practice is guiding him through this hard time.
- Tips for chakra meditation
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| Cold water has been changing me. Checking in with an update. Posted: 03 May 2020 08:33 AM PDT If you are going to read this, read the whole thing there are a few important bits throughout this post. A while ago, I started doing cold showers. I wanted to do them for the mental toughness and keeping a relaxed mind during physically uncomfortable situations. To me, getting up early in the morning in a warm bed when it is dark out, before anyone is up and getting in ice cold water was one of the most uncomfortable things I could do and I hated the thought, so I wanted to do it. I wanted to make myself comfortable being uncomfortable so that there isn't any such thing as "uncomfortable" anymore, it just is another experience. I would do cold showers for a few months, take a break and then go back to it but recently I committed to cold baths (around 55 degrees Fahrenheit doesn't sound cold trust me it is) every morning. Right now I do it for 10 minutes but looking into doing it for longer.
This has done a few things for me, especially recently. First, it has greatly increased my mental fortitude and things don't suck anymore, they just are another experience. This theme has carried into other areas of life. Second, anxiety and stress is minimized. I used to be very anxious for a period of time in my life and that has mostly if not entirely gone away. It is important to note that I don't see cold water itself responsible for this, but played a big role for my mentality (and some physiological effects). The third thing is that I look forward to things sucking. It is a good feeling to endure hardship and come out the other side. There is some interesting data on cold water exposure (as well as heat exposure in saunas) suggesting that it has some great benefits for brain health. Here is a link that goes over these studies and benefits from Dr. Rhonda Patrick. It is a pretty easy read and really great to get familiar with for those interested in cold water exposure. The routine has also been very beneficial. Doing something early, with intent and with consistency creates positive structure. Overall, I have seen some really great changes from meditating as well as cold water exposure. I thought this sub might understand the experience of something like this. Lastly, I am not saying this is for everyone, especially not those with health conditions. This is just my experience, I am not a doctor and even while the studies I have linked are efficacious, it doesn't mean that everyone should get in cold water with no consideration. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 03 May 2020 01:16 PM PDT I once read in a book, I forget which one, about a guy on a retreat. He asked the master/head guy if he could smoke while doing his (walking) meditation. The chief said 'no.' Then the guy saw someone else smoking and walk meditating. So he complained to the chief. The chief said, "I told him he could because he didn't ask me if he could smoke while meditating, he asked if he could meditate while smoking." A very interesting distinction. ( So I guess it would ok to meditate while sky-diving. :) ) [link] [comments] |
| Meditating with loving-kindness seem to have a noticeable impact on me Posted: 03 May 2020 07:44 AM PDT About three days ago, I tried meditating by focusing on being loving and kind. I got this idea from a Buddhist nun some time back, but never really practiced it. Usually I focus on my breath, but tried something different on that day. When attempting to meditate with loving-kindness, some thoughts that came to mind are being compassionate, empathetic, forgiving, warm and accepting. Slowly, my breath slowed down, my body was slightly more relaxed than usual, there was a bit of smile on my lips. It was blissful, to put it simply. And that state of mind stayed for a long time after the meditation session. However, when I tried to replicate it the following two days, the results were mixed. I'm still very glad with what I did and grateful for the experiences I've had. If any of you had a similar experience, feel free to share below. [link] [comments] |
| So I learned that meditation is the best drug. Posted: 03 May 2020 01:40 PM PDT Ye If youre stressed meditation is your xanax. If youre depressed meditation is your anti-depressant and when youre in pain meditation is your morphin. Its all about how you look at things. Viewing many things in a straight thoughtless way can change your life a lot. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 04 May 2020 12:47 AM PDT |
| Posted: 03 May 2020 10:35 PM PDT Don't think. Feel. Bruce Lee once said this can someone please explain it to me? [link] [comments] |
| Should I focus on one thing or many things? Posted: 04 May 2020 01:23 AM PDT So I'm a bit of a noob at mindfulness meditation. I have been doing it consistently for about 3 months now. I am struggling to know what to focus on. I try to focus on all things so I can be "in the present moment". So I try to focus on my breath, how my body feels, the room I'm in, etc. But, of course this is quite difficult and I feel like I can only truly focus on one thing at a time. I have heard people say to just focus on my breath. I can do this no problem, but then I feel like I'm not truly "aware" because I lose awareness of my body and surroundings. Can anybody give me some advice on this matter? [link] [comments] |
| How would you describe meditation to someone who has no clue what it is? Posted: 04 May 2020 01:14 AM PDT Recently I've been asked what meditation does to me. Here are some ways I would describe it: Meditation teaches you that just like in the physical world, you have a "posture" in your head. And just like in the physical world, you can adjust this posture in order to feel different. When in real life you feel tense because of sitting badly on a chair, you change your posture and instantly you'll feel better. Meditation does the same in your head. Meditation feels like an extra room in your house. It's a place that feels familiar and comfortable. And as soon as you settle into this room, you understand why you needed it in the first place. Meditation teaches you what it feels like to be in your own company. Sometimes when I meditate, the phrase "I am with myself" comes to my mind. And it's almost like hearing someone saying "I am with you". Except that person is me. And it brings the same feeling as a kind presence, next to me. And just like I would for another person, I feel grateful to myself, for being with me. I trust that person. I trust myself. I have more faith in life and in the future. [link] [comments] |
| I’m finding when I do meditation it’s raising my heart rate. Posted: 03 May 2020 07:44 PM PDT I've been doing headspace for 20 days now and I have a fitbit and I noticed that my heart rate goes up 5 points when I do meditation is that normal? Am I doing this wrong? I thought it was suppose to calm. [link] [comments] |
| I am spending a day like Monk. Suggest your Routine. Posted: 03 May 2020 08:53 PM PDT Hey guys! Mediation is the best drug, every subredditor of this sub knows this very well. So tomorrow I am spending a day like monk so suggest your views on it. Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 03 May 2020 05:47 PM PDT It seems to me that very very few of the teachers that are on the same platforms I am on and whom I have met have very little path attainment or have very little experience when it comes to the Jhanas. Like they don't even know what the Jhanas are, or what the insight stages are. Don't get me wrong, you can be a good teacher and not have experienced these things, but at some point you are only making vague suggestions or saying the words of books or others instead of from your own experience. A lot of teachers seem interested in only making people feel good and not actually doing the hard work of Samatha and Vipassana required to experience some of the radically strange, wondrous, and at times terrifying aspects of meditation. It makes me upset to see the McMindfulness movement gaining so much ground when there is so much absolutely incredible reading, teaching, and practicing one can do on their own. Listen. You don't NEED a "teacher". You don't NEED a "guru". You are your own best teacher, but you must first understand the necessary precautions. Learn the lay out of the meditative landscape, learn about the 8 Jhanas and the stages of insight, learn about what they entail, the perceptual shifts, and as many aspects as you can. In 5 good books and 3 months of solid daily meditation you will know more about the dharma than most westerners who casually study it their entire lives but never sit down to meditate do. Do radically simple practice in high dose repeatedly and you will discover at least somewhat what the Buddha was talking about. My apologies, I am frustrated by sectarianism and draconian ideas about hiding attainment and teachings. Like, if you want to learn how to attain stream entry, you should really be learning from someone either in books, online, or whatever that has attained stream entry. The same goes for second path, third path, and arhatship. Read widely, don't take anyone's word for something in meditation just because a bunch of people call them a teacher. This is a path that sits RADICALLY on your own shoulders. Make good friends that are interested in this same thing, be pragmatic, stay open, accept your own ignorance about something and for god sakes get out of your own way if you can. Anyway. If you have any questions I would be happy to answer. Otherwise thanks for reading the short rant [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 04 May 2020 12:25 AM PDT So I'm finally back into a bit of a routine, meditating each morning for 20ish minutes. Just concentrating on my breath for now, and slowly building back some focus. I'm looking for some sort of guide that I can use to structure my practice a little more, so I've got something to work on/towards. Any ideas? I don't want actual guided meditations, rather, a program... I've previously done a 10 day vipassana, goenka style, didn't mind it but wasn't into the body scanning. Would prefer more open awareness/breath focus. TIA! Hope you're all having a good day. Be present right now! [link] [comments] |
| A warm, soft, almost orgasmic ball of energy in my lower abdomen. Posted: 04 May 2020 03:04 AM PDT This is pretty tricky to describe but I'll do my best. There's a warm, soft sensation that I can feel in my lower abdomen and I can spark it when I think about it. Especially when I meditate, but the more I practice, the more I can access it in day to day life. The first times I experienced it was while meditating in a park. I was lying on the grass and I could feel the warm sun on my skin. There was a soft breeze blowing, I could hear the birds... everything was perfect basically. I took a long and deep breath in, and on the exhale, that's when I felt it ✨. It came from my lower belly. I did it again. Took a long breath in and focused on the exhale. And almost like you would blow lightly on embers to make them burn, I would blow on my "inner fire". The sensation was so good that the exhales were joined by soft moaning sounds (no one was around me :). Like I said, it almost felt sexual. Like a small orgasm. Now that I think about it, this is the kind of sensation I experienced on mdma. To this day I still don't know what it is, is it a chakra? is it my prostate contracting? Should I even care? probably not too much. But I feel that this is the most powerful type of meditation for me. Anytime I bring this feeling of love during a meditation, It lingers with me, and makes me so much happier and calmer. And with practice, I can provoke this feeling anytime. It comes and gives me comfort in situations where I experience anxiety, and helps me in a very tangible way. Just wanted to share this with you. Much love. [link] [comments] |
| 10 Reasons Why Good Night Sleep is Important! Posted: 04 May 2020 02:55 AM PDT A good night sleep is incredibly important for your health. In fact, it's just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, there's a lot of people suffer with insomnia. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past, and sleep quality has decrease as well. 1. Poor sleep is linked to higher body fat Poor sleep is strongly linked to weight gain. People with serious short sleep duration tend to weight significantly more than those who got adequate sleep. In fact short sleep duration is one of strongest risk factor for obesity. In one extensive review study, children and adult with short sleep duration were 89% and 55% more likely to develop obesity respectively. The effects of sleep on weight gain to be mediated by numerous factors. But mostly because an unstable hormones and motivation to exercise. If you are trying to cut some weight, getting quality sleep is crucial 2. Good sleepers tend to eat fewer calories Studies show that sleep-deprived individuals have a bigger appetite and tend to eat more calories. Sleep deprivation disrupts the daily fluctuation in appetite hormones and is believed to cause poor appetite regulation. This includes higher levels of ghrelin, the hormones that stimulates appetite and reduced levels of leptin the hormones that suppresses appetite. 3. Good sleep can improve concentration and productivity Sleep is important for various aspects of brain function. This includes cognition, concentration, productivity, and performance. All of these are negatively affected by sleep deprivation. A study on medical interns provides a good example. Interns on a traditional schedule with extended work hours of more than 24 hours made 36% more serious medical errors than interns on schedule that allowed more sleep Another study found that short sleep can negatively impact some aspect of brain function to a similar degree as alcohol intoxication. On the other hand good sleep has be shown to improve problem-solving skills and enhance memory performance of both children and adults 4. Good sleep can maximize athletic performance Sleep has been shown to enhance athletic performance. In a study on basketball player, longer sleep was shown to significantly improve speed, accuracy, reaction time and mental well-being. Less sleep duration has also been associated with poor exercise performance and functional limitation on older woman. A study in over 2,800 women found that poor sleep was linked to slower walking, lower grip, strength and greater difficulty performing independent activities. 5. Poor sleepers have a greater risk of heart disease and stroke Sleep quality and duration can have a major effects on many health risk factors. These are the factors believed to drive chronic diseases, including heart disease. A review of 15 studies found that people who don't get enough sleep are at far greater risk of heart disease or stroke than those who sleep 7-8 hours per night Continue Reading https://sleepmindgear.com/blogs/news/10-reasons-why-good-sleeps-important [link] [comments] |
| When I meditate with eyes open my pillow starts morphing Posted: 04 May 2020 02:20 AM PDT Kind of like when I'm peaking on lsd And it feels like my brain is controlling it but it doesn't know how [link] [comments] |
| Transformative thoughts while meditating Posted: 03 May 2020 02:36 AM PDT Have you ever experienced a thought while meditating that was so profound and insightful that you stopped your practise to write it down and the consequences of that thought have significantly changed your life for the better? If so, what was the thought / insight? And more widely, do you think it's justifiable to break a session if a thought arises that can have that kind of profound positive impact? [link] [comments] |
| How do I get into this community? Posted: 03 May 2020 08:22 PM PDT Apologies in advance if you get this questions a lot, I'm not sure. If anyone is willing to pm me and help me out that would be greatly appreciated. I've heard dozens of people speak amazing things about meditation, and it seems really awesome. Especially as a 17 year old I think the benefits of meditation can not only help me now, but set a really strong foundation for me in the future. Only issue is I, along with my family who are fairly borderline about meditating, just don't know where to start. [link] [comments] |
| Extreme anxiety for simple tasks at work Posted: 03 May 2020 10:07 PM PDT I suffer from extreme anxiety where I freeze for even simple tasks that seem very challenging to me....I keep imagining how others would do them better, how badly I am going to execute them and how everybody's going to be disappointed in me. This has caused me to avoid work altogether and I might lose my job. Can somebody help me please! [link] [comments] |
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| Posted: 04 May 2020 01:16 AM PDT I'm a rookie meditator and have only just begun to experience the benefits Meditation brings me. I'm trying out chakra meditation and need help for doing it the right way. Please, help. [link] [comments] |
| Attract Happiness Law of Attraction Affirmations Posted: 04 May 2020 01:05 AM PDT I believe in Law Of Attraction and I'm planning to attract abundance in money and wealth and also love and success. I've used different Law Of Attraction tools like Affirmations and Visualization since I have a lot of limiting beliefs in my Subconscious Mind, so re programming my subconscious mind is my main goal now to attract everything I want. Hoping that my experience with the Law Of Attraction would inspire you to attract abundance in everything; money, love and success. make the Law Of Attraction your way of life. https://youtu.be/VdWpcs7AmPc [link] [comments] |
| Guys i need to work on my focus and memory. Do you have any advice? Posted: 03 May 2020 06:37 PM PDT I know this is a too general question but help me out here, won't you? I personally think my memory is hugely connected to my ability to focus at this point. It's got so frequent when i find myself completely blank, forgot what i was supposed to be doing like i go to a room and forgot why i went there in the first place. I started taking notes of everything, little and important details.. Can someone relate to this and give some guidance? I'd appreciate it a lot. [link] [comments] |
| Meditation to Curb Video Game Addiction? Posted: 03 May 2020 06:07 PM PDT Hey, everyone. As a warning, I'm brand new to this sub, so if I say something offensive I'm truly sorry. I'm addicted to video games and its ruining my life. I'll spare you the details, but the long story short, I need to stop. I've tried quitting but I end up relapsing after a few days everytime. I suppose my question is, does meditation help with breaking addiction? It seems many people meditate and feel as though it strengthens their mindset. Maybe that's what I need right now. I'm going to be giving it another attempt, as I made it 5 days before a 2 day relapse. I believe I can make it to 10 or more. Thanks in advance, Josh [link] [comments] |
| Anyone listen to music with vocals while meditating? Posted: 03 May 2020 10:52 PM PDT So technically this is my first time calling it meditation even though I've done it when I cant sleep. But I like to listen to vocal songs with a nice swing to the beat because it helps me realise when I'm meditating because it all gets drowned out. It's really a good training tool to let you know when you hit the sweet spot [link] [comments] |
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