Meditation: Ever meditate after working out? Try it. |
- Ever meditate after working out? Try it.
- Strange thing happened yesterday when I was meditating
- Fear.
- Enlightenment
- Pulling sensation between eyebrows
- Is how I meditate actually meditation?
- How much is 15 minutes per day? I'm afraid of the side of effects.
- Pulse of sensation through the body.
- Has any one experienced the void?
- Feeling tingles while meditating and it makes hard to keep focus
- My whole body went hot! HELP
- A beautiful and soothing quote I heard today
- In buddhism, sex is not allowed for monks. But that does meditation really take this desire completely away from them? Or is it always there?
- Why meditate?
- Any tips on not controlling your breath
- Meditated for the first time in weeks, it was absolutely delightful and I came up with a new thought exercise with it
- Calmness Meditation
- When you meditate, do you have a special setup? A chair/mat/etc.?
- Anatomy of Anger and Retaliation
- Benefits of Meditation on Human Body
- Any ideas to keep my self-development libraby of videos/interviews/podcasts clutter-free?
- A new experience
- My Journey to healing my mind
| Ever meditate after working out? Try it. Posted: 14 Jun 2020 11:33 AM PDT This. This right here in my personal opinion is one of the best ways to really slam into a great session. Your breathing is already on the up and up, and you just trained your body, so why not add mind and soul? This is one of the greatest trifectas to feeling completely in the moment. Every part of your being will be there. I recommend it to anyone! [link] [comments] |
| Strange thing happened yesterday when I was meditating Posted: 15 Jun 2020 12:01 AM PDT Yesterday, I was doing a thirty minute long meditation session. About 10 or 12 minutes in, I saw waves of aurora borealis green light pulsating, so I stayed in that state for about as long as my meditation session. Does anyone have this experience and plz tell me what it is? It felt strange, like I couldn't feel my body but only felt myself. I would like yo find answers to this. Help is appreciated :) [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 09:57 AM PDT Just had a 40 minute session and realized that I've been allowing fear to dictate my life for the past 3 years now. Fear has kept me stuck in a cycle of bad habits and has prevented me from creating new ones. Thoughts like "what's the point, they're going to find out I'm a fraud anyway" or "what if I'm not good enough" have made me see myself as a tiny light when I know I'm bigger than that. Has meditation helped anyone eradicate fear from their lives? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 11:46 PM PDT Enlightenment is being aware, yes, but enlightenment is also much deeper than being aware. Basically, "being aware" means finding consciousness, awareness, which also has been called "awareness which is aware of itself". When this awareness is found, it marks a permanent break of the identification with ego and the beginning of identification with this awareness itself. It feels like this awareness is "the real you". Some people feel like they don't have any sense of identification at all at this point, which is somewhat premature. That's basically self-realization, but it is not yet enlightenment. When this awareness is present effortlessly throughout all daily activities, that's what Adya calls the state of "abiding awareness" and what Ramana dubbed Sahaja Samadhi (effortless Samadhi). But this awareness in itself is also a percept of the mind. It's the same as identifying with your Being, which is incomparably deeper than ego. At this point, there's still ego. The identification with it is broken, and it's broken for good, but it's not gone. But then the path to enlightenment begins. This awareness, or the identification with it, to be exact, is what's needed for the rest of the ego to dissolve, that is, for the rest of suffering, restlessness, pain, tears and fears to arise and be accepted from this place, because this awareness doesn't differentiate, it accepts everything. Both Adya and Spira talk about it. Adya actually wrote a book about what happens after this awareness is found, it's called "The End of Your World". Spira speaks about it as "the light of consciousness" which illuminates the rest of conditioning. When it becomes particularly deep, this awareness as the percept of the mind starts to dissolve. The identification moves to what's been described as "transcendental awareness", or awareness which isn't aware of itself. This is much deeper, one realizes his non-Being. By this point, most of the suffering is transcended and emotions almost don't arise. As Osho said, "once you find your Being, your Being starts to hurt you". Until you jump from Being into non-Being, that is. In the case of Ramana, it was described as his "second death". At that point, the ego truly surrenders. You have accepted death itself. For what is being aware of awareness? Nothing. To realize you're nothing is to accept death, from which comes the greatest freedom, the absolute freedom. Osho had a fun way of putting it, he once said: "In witnessing the witness, the ultimate ecstasy is created". Awareness is the witness of the ego. When the ego is sufficiently small, you start to witness awareness itself, and only at that point you become truly nothing, dissolve into the void. Later still, it is seen that Being and non-Being are one. That's The Absolute. Then even awareness which isn't aware of itself disappears from the mental landscape and you become completely ordinary again, just like you were before, no difference. Just serene and equanimous, but completely ordinary, not "enlightened", not "aware". So, the process is basically realizing your Being, realizing your non-Being, and then realizing The Absolute. Or, in common language, you can say that first you think you're ego, then you realize you're Life itself, then you're realize you're also Death, and then you're realize that you're both and neither for life and death cannot exist without each other, and are just two sides of the same coin. And thus, at the end of the process, awareness cannot be found. I know this sounds very weird, but I confirm it with my experience. Other people say the same thing. For example, Osho used to say that a completely enlightened person becomes completely unaware. He said, "if you wish, you can call it ignorance also". Ego is forgotten, awareness is forgotten, enlightenment is forgotten. One has relaxed totally. UG once said "the moment you're aware of your awareness, you're not aware". I think he was referring to the same thing. Finally, I think it was in the "Autobiography of a Jnani" where I read this gem: "A jnani cannot be said to be conscious. But neither he can be said to be unconscious". I know this sounds like a direct contradiction, but it's not, really. It's just framed this way deliberately, because only when you complete the journey, you will understand it. The truth is, one doesn't need this spiritual language to describe what's going on. In reality, the moment you become "aware", you actually just become aware of your ego. That's all that is, really. You're always "aware" of your surroundings, that's unquestionable, otherwise you wouldn't be able to function. But you're not aware of your mind. So when you find that awareness, that's the first time you become aware of your mind and the ego. And then the ego-mind starts to dissolve into it. And at the end of the process, this awareness cannot be found no longer, it served its purpose, simply because there's nothing more to be aware of. And the awareness of your surroundings (you see stuff and you know what you see) has always been there and it will always be there. So that's why a completely enlightened person cannot be said to be aware, and yet he is aware. He's just like he was before it all started, completely innocent in ignorance. Like small children are, like animals are - no baggage. A dreaming person is not aware of his mind and its deep unconscious patterns, one undergoing the transformation is aware of himself and is becoming more and more aware by uncovering and surrendering more of the mind's conditioning, dissolving it into the light of awareness, whereas for an enlightened person, there's nothing left to be aware of, his mind is empty, his ego is gone, and in this way, he is similar to an ignorant person and they are outwardly indistinguishable, and even he can no longer tell the difference between the two. So, paradoxically, it starts with the present moment and it ends with the present moment. It's just that at the beginning of the journey, the present moment includes self-referential thought, emotion and personality, and in the very end they are all absent, so there's nothing but the deepest serenity and the pristine purity of the 5 senses. And all of the profound spiritual experiences (including oneness and no-doership), various awarenesses as percepts of the mind, various Samadhis and bodily sensations (kundalini) arise and fall on the way. And that's why focusing on the present moment and allowing all your internal experience is the most important thing in the whole journey. Be as you are. It will not necessarily unfold in such easily identifiable linear fashion, but the destination is still the same. Peace, contentment and equanimity [link] [comments] |
| Pulling sensation between eyebrows Posted: 15 Jun 2020 02:48 AM PDT I have been into spirituality and getting to know the real, inner self for a year now and I have been meditating for a couple of months. Yesterday night when I was meditating, I felt this pulling sensation between my eyebrows and I felt my head wanting to move back. It grew when I focused on that spot. I want to know if anyone has experienced this before and if this is in any way dangerous to my life? [link] [comments] |
| Is how I meditate actually meditation? Posted: 14 Jun 2020 06:50 PM PDT So I recently started meditation seriously. I have done it in the past but never stuck with it, but now it's easier but I think it's because of how I do it. When I start I clear my head like normal, but then I create this scenario in my head where I'm meditating in a completely black space and this other version of me, the version of me that I want to be, comes out and starts teaching the current version of me how to improve and what to work on. I do control what's happening but I get so caught up in it it's almost like the rest of the world has stopped. I'm not sure if this is meditation or not but I think it's helping. [link] [comments] |
| How much is 15 minutes per day? I'm afraid of the side of effects. Posted: 14 Jun 2020 08:12 AM PDT What are the effects of meditating (vipassana/breathing meditation) for 15 minutes a day, long term? I heard that after meditating for 30+ minutes for some years people start feeling as if they are observing someone else's life and get a kind of despersonalization, that is super scary and seems just like a cope out. I started meditation 2 months ago for 15min a day and it's been helping with my anxiety and helps to not associate so much with my thoughts and I love that. I understand determinism and self illusion, but we still feel like we do our actions in everyday life. Does meditation in long term makes you feel like you're just watching a movie 24/7 and not you who does the actions you do? That's seems awful and I don't want to reach that point, nor I am looking for enlightenment. Can someone share their experience? I'm not sure if I should continue the practise [link] [comments] |
| Pulse of sensation through the body. Posted: 14 Jun 2020 10:50 PM PDT Sometimes when I meditate I get a short pulse throughout my whole body of what feels like a sudden rush or adrenaline but really intense. I feel like I am still meditating and at a calm state of mine however my eyes feel like they twitch when this sensation happens. I was just wondering if anyone else feels this and if so can they give me some info on it. Thanks in advance! [link] [comments] |
| Has any one experienced the void? Posted: 14 Jun 2020 10:33 PM PDT I've been meditating fairly regularly for the past year or two. I was meditating for a half hour to an hour or longer on some days. One day I was meditating in my car and I had a depersonalization experience that seems to resemble what some people described as entering the "void". Has any one else had this experience and could you give your thoughts on it? [link] [comments] |
| Feeling tingles while meditating and it makes hard to keep focus Posted: 15 Jun 2020 01:39 AM PDT I been mediating for a while now and i notice recently i get tingles on my spine and body when i do it. It's a problem as it makes it hard to focus. The tingles like "tickles" my body and feels uncomfortable. Has anyone else felt this? Anyone got advice on how to make it go away, it makes it hard to mediate [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 15 Jun 2020 01:23 AM PDT I've been trying to be more consistent with meditation. I decided to incorporate a mini healing session with reiki on myself to clear out and balance my chakras. As I started from my crown I noticed my right ear felt a warm sensation.. kinda light energy pressure if that makes sense? I asked if maybe this was a spirit or angel trying to communicate with me and as soon as I got to my solar plexus my whole body temperature sky rocketed everything felt warm and it stunned me. I felt this warm energy in my chest and then my chest was swept over with a coolness. I've never experienced something like this. Just wanna see if anyone else has or heard of something similar! [link] [comments] |
| A beautiful and soothing quote I heard today Posted: 15 Jun 2020 01:04 AM PDT When Lost in the Forest "When a young person says, what do we do when we get lost in the woods? Stand still. The trees ahead and the bushes beside you are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here, and you must treat it as a powerful stranger. You must ask permission to know it and be known. Stand still. The forest knows where you are. You must let it find you."
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| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 02:16 PM PDT This seems like a quite...difficult rule. I've tried it myself (I am 18), and altough I don't meditate nearly as much as a monk of course, I think it's very hard to do this constantly. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 07:45 PM PDT Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed by all that is around you? The good news is you're not alone. Many of us go about each day feeling stressed, hurt, lonely, lost, or unfulfilled. Many are looking for meaning in life and asking the deeper questions: is there more to this human existence? Others are looking for a sense of belonging to something bigger than themselves. At work, at home, on our way to work, on our way back home, we are struggling to stay calm, positive, and peaceful. So, is there hope for us? The even-better news is: yes, there is! Yes, the buzz about meditation is true. Although it's a trending topic these days, meditation is an ancient practice only now becoming widely popular. It has been proven to relieve stress, reduce blood pressure, enhance our concentration, make us feel calm, joyful, and uplifted. But these are just the byproducts of true meditation; there is much more to meditation than meets the eye. To learn about meditation, visit https://www.sos.org/meditation/learn-meditation/ To learn about spirituality, visit https://www.sos.org/ To learn about local meditation programs, visit https://www.sos.org/find-programs/ [link] [comments] |
| Any tips on not controlling your breath Posted: 14 Jun 2020 11:27 PM PDT Whenever I focus on the breath I am unable to take focus off my breath without stopping breathing and then my focus returns once I need to breath again. Only when I am distracted can I stop thinking about it and my body naturally goes back to breathing on its own. Any tips to get around this and be able to focus and unfocus on my breath without issue. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 05:09 PM PDT I've kinda fallen out of the habit of meditating due to lack of motivation and other personal issues that were bringing me down. Today I noticed I was quite scattered while I was trying to focus on a hobby, so I sat down in my chair and set an intention to meditate. I have a lot of knowledge on how to practice mindfulness. Treating your thoughts like a separate entity, not fighting your thoughts, letting yourself feel your emotions with no judgement, etc. But mindfulness to me is like a muscle. It has to be practiced consistently, otherwise it'll lose its strength. My thoughts would occasionally send me down a spiral of fear, but I always managed to return to my breath. That's when I imagined a new of thinking about my thoughts. I took a lot of inspiration from the Steven Universe song "Here Comes a Thought" in which one of the characters is guided on how to handle things that they are guilty for and dealing with their intrusive thoughts. In the song, there are white butterflies that are a symbol of ones thoughts, and when not controlled, they can swarm around and trap you. I'd imagined myself in this dark void with these butterflies surrounding me, and there were about seven our eight that landed on my skin and sat there, never leaving. Their wings were portals, illustrating several negative instances in my life, be it guilt or trauma. If I tried to shoo them away, they would just come back. So I stopped trying. I simply sat there and breathed deeply, letting them do as they please. Some would flutter their wings. Some would flutter away, and some would stand still. Regardless of what they did, I never fixated on it. I let them be. And I truly was at peace. There would be sometimes however when a butterfly would suck me into the portal of their wings, and I'd relive memories that I had preferred not to relive. But even when this happened, I simply smiled, nodded to myself, and return back to my breath in my original state. Those memories were just thoughts. They hold no power over me, and I chose not to give them any power. At the end of this meditation, I remember smiling to myself. I quite literally hugged myself. I felt so happy and so proud to have been able to handle my thoughts, and now I am typing this post, so refreshed and excited to do this again :) [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 09:44 PM PDT I am a new You tuber and I have a YouTube channel that helps people relax and chill by meditating to one of the finest music and sounds. I post about 3 times a week. I would like for all of you to check it out and subscribe to be a part of my meditating family! also don't forget to like and share with as many people as you can. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbkLHtCAm1XC6YbQkE_-OAw?view_as=subscriber [link] [comments] |
| When you meditate, do you have a special setup? A chair/mat/etc.? Posted: 14 Jun 2020 08:38 PM PDT I've just been sitting cross-legged on my room's carpet, not sure if its recommended to have a separate are of setup just for meditation or if anything if fine. [link] [comments] |
| Anatomy of Anger and Retaliation Posted: 14 Jun 2020 08:12 PM PDT How does anger arise? Does it only affect us at the emotional level or do we do physical harm to ourselves when we give in to anger? How can we break free from its grip and what are the benefits of doing so? Dealing with a universal problem We can safely assume that all of us go through life with some incident happening that we do not like or that hurts us. Some person has wronged us in some way. Maybe someone has said something to hurt our feelings or hurt us physically. Someone might have taken something from us. Maybe someone has cheated, deceived, or lied to us. Someone we trusted might have broken that trust. Power, position, or wealth might have been taken from us. There is always a root cause of a problem between two people. Our initial response So, what happens next? We become upset, hurt, annoyed, and angry. We think about what happened. We don't like it and we can't seem to forget it, thinking about it again and again. We may even talk about it repeatedly either to the person who hurt us or to others. Some people who have less control over themselves may thrash out physically to the person or take out their anger on someone else. How our mind escalates the problem As the incident escalates, we find our thoughts and words occupied with how to rectify the situation. Some people will try to solve the problem peacefully by talking it over with the person who they felt had wronged them. Sometimes we try that, but the other person is not willing to listen to change. Then, we feel we must do something more drastic. This leads to retaliation or revenge. We begin to think about ways to get back at the person who hurt us, or we think about ways to get even with them. We want to see justice done. Our mind refuses to forget what has happened until we retaliate. Thus, from that one incident, we end up creating more scenarios and situations in response. The other person then may get back at us for retaliating. A cycle of action and reaction may go on and on, escalating a small situation into a major problem. Paying the price What has happened in the process? We have lost our peace of mind. The initial incident may have lasted a few moments, or a few hours, or a day, but we have now spent hundreds of hours and countless days replaying what happened and thinking about how to get even. In the process, the precious moments of our life have been wasted. Instead of keeping our attention on what can help us, we have wasted time in replaying a bad movie. Thus, we lose more than the person does to whom we are directing our anger. Vengeance harms your body We do physical harm to ourselves when we are caught up in anger, hatred, and vengeance. These feelings cause damage to the body. There are certain responses in the physical body designed to help protect itself in order to preserve the species. When a living creature senses danger, there are certain hormonal and chemical reactions within the body that help it respond to danger. These hormones cause one to fight or take flight. They are useful for giving the body strength and quick physical responses, such as running or protecting one's self. But if we interpret daily problems as life-threatening when they are not a threat to survival, then we are responding with the fight or flight hormones for no reason. The result is that we do not see a need to flee or fight, but we feel threatened. This converts into anger or rage. We become angry over situations that don't threaten our life. This causes the body to circulate hormones needed to run or protect one's self over minor situations that are part of daily life. Because these hormones, such as cortisol, are circulating through us when we do not need them to, they end up causing damage. We know, for example, that cortisone has side effects on the body, so doctors recommend using it cautiously. However, the body's natural cortisol, when we are angry or under stress, ends up circulating through us, causing stress-related ailments. If one is continually in that state of fear, anger, or stress, those hormones cause a breakdown of other body tissues. This is what causes stress-related ailments such as digestive problems, headaches, heart problems, skin problems, and breathing problems. Forgiveness is the Answer The solution for protecting the body against the hormones released by hatred, anger, and vengeance is simple: forgiveness. It is only through forgiveness that we can calm ourselves down and avoid the reactions of hatred and violence. One technique to develop forgiveness is meditation. The problems of life will not end. However, through meditation, we can focus our attention on the peace within so we can rise above life's difficulties. Meditation can lead to forgiveness Through meditation, we are in touch with a place of calm within us that gives us the strength to forgive others, overcome anger, and stay calm. We can choose peace and calm which will help improve our physical and mental health and make for a happier life. For more articles, visit https://www.sos.org/articles/ To learn about meditation, visit https://www.sos.org/ [link] [comments] |
| Benefits of Meditation on Human Body Posted: 14 Jun 2020 07:48 PM PDT Experience refreshing moments of calm, balance, and peace any time you want through meditation. As you relax, feel your stress melt away. Discover how meditation can improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. Benefits of Meditation for the Body By alleviating stress, meditation can improve your physical health. One of the physical benefits includes reducing the risk of stress-related illnesses. Medical researchers and doctors have reported the effects that stress has on the body. A number of illnesses are the result of stress. For this reason, medical practitioners recommend meditation to their patients to reduce stress levels. This includes meditating to decrease your heart rate and blood pressure. They recommend meditation to enhance the body's immune response. Hospitals and medical clinics even offer classes in meditation to patients. Benefits of Meditation for the Mind Meditation produces a deep state of relaxation and a calm mind, providing mental benefits. Studies have shown the positive effects meditation has on the brain and on improving memory. It also enhances concentration, attention, and focus. Meditation can improve concentration, whether one needs to concentrate on sports, education, work, or hobbies. When focused, we can increase our effectiveness and productivity. Sports figures and champion athletes have reported that meditation helps them to improve their focus to prepare for competing in their sport at the highest level. Benefits of Meditation for the Emotions Your emotional wellness, too, can be enhanced through meditation, resulting in inner tranquility and joy. Through meditation, you can reduce anxiety and depression that are caused by feelings of hopelessness and disappointments in life. When these are the result of emotions, such as feeling isolated or lonely, or a sense of sadness from dealing with life's losses, meditation can supplement the support received from professionals. When you meditate, you tap into a place of happiness and peace. This increases a sense of positivity. You realize that, beyond your daily problems that cause emotional pain, there is a pool of joy within that you can access and feel more joyous. Meditation helps you to recharge, refresh, and rejuvenate. When you feel happier, you are calmer and more balanced. This creates a ripple effect that will radiate to others. Meditation can improve your relationships with family members, friends, partners, co-workers, and even your neighbors and community. To learn about meditation, visit https://www.sos.org/meditation/learn-meditation/ To learn about local meditation programs, visit https://www.sos.org/find-programs/ To learn about spirituality, visit https://www.sos.org/ [link] [comments] |
| Any ideas to keep my self-development libraby of videos/interviews/podcasts clutter-free? Posted: 14 Jun 2020 06:51 PM PDT Right now I have a 300-400 site folder filled with different kinf of topics I saved for future refenrence when I want to consome and learn from them. The think is, I feel incredibly overwhelmed and discorganized every time I look this foolder. I'm looking for an app where I categorize these links into folders like productivity, fitnes, supllementation ,marketing, etc. Then each list would have all the links I saved, with a color code indicitag if I have consumed it before or not. I would also like to be able to click on these links and have a text buble pop up where I can jot down my notes and relevations I come to during wacthing this video This would allow me to have an overview of my self-development journey, provide clarity what items I went though, and what notes I made. Could you guys please provide an app that is able todo this? I had a friend mention notion, but that does not seem to be able to dow what I would llike to acheive - or maybe I just haven't looked into it that ind-depth. Thank you! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 03:04 PM PDT Hi. I have been meditating for a month now, twice a day for half an hour. In today's evening session I had the most amazing experience with meditation by far.
Has anyone else also had these experiences that I'm talking about? Have you succeeded in elongating these experiences? If yes, then how? Thanks in advance :) [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 14 Jun 2020 06:40 PM PDT So I found out back in early May that I had Mononucleosis. As the weeks have gone by, my symptoms have become more severe and frightening. I am a very anxious person and a hypochondriac. With COVID-19 being a huge issue, I am constantly in fear of getting it and having even more complications. I've seen multiple doctors and 2 of them have suggested to giving meditation a try to help ease my worries. I had tried meditation in the past, but it was for a school project so it was not something I took seriously. As of 3 or 4 days ago, I have been meditating every day to a 20 minute guided meditation on YouTube. It has been extremely relaxing and makes my body feel as if it almost floating. I actually almost felt as if I was having an out of body experience today; I was so so close! I feel like I am escaping my body for those 20 minutes, and forget about the pain my body is in. I wish I could just do this all day! I am curious if anybody is having a similar experience during this pandemic where their anxiety has taken hold of their life? How are you coping with it; does meditation help? Another question I have is that is meditation always centered around focusing on your breath? I am finding that for me, focusing on my breath actually causes me some slight anxiety because it feels as if I am trying too hard to control it. I feel much more relaxed when I just let my body breath normally. Does anybody else find themselves with this issue? I hope you all are staying healthy, mentally and physically, during a time of great pain for the world. [link] [comments] |
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