Meditation: Weekly Discussion - July 06 2020 |
- Weekly Discussion - July 06 2020
- “I wish someone had told me when I first began my journey into a life of my own that where I needed to begin was sitting on the floor, with my eyes closed. I wish someone had told me that my first step, the first step anyone must take is inward.
- Just lost my dad completely unexpectedly.
- Rare and Useful Chinese Qigong Exercises
- A new skill I have developed
- Has anyone found that mindfulness helped to significantly increase one’s mood?
- person who has cultivated the ability to get out of depression will be the leaders of the future
- I found this really cool philosophy discord. They talk mostly about Stoic philosophy but also all philosophy, current events, and generally just chat. Lots of cool people who love philosophy and health. Best meditation strategies I have ever found. Thought I would share.
- I'm realizing through mediation that I'm always holding my breathe!
- An interesting way to look at the thoughts.
- Just tried simple meditation for the first time and it's crazy how much better i feel!
- So, I dont know what to make of this
- Need advice for how to stop recurring, intrusive thoughts/images that always pop up during a specific situation and ruin the moment.
- I would appreciate suggestions
- other teenagers on this subreddit?
- delta wave for deep relaxation
- Relaxing Sleep Music Deep Sleeping Music, Relaxing Music, Stress Relief, Meditation Music, study
- I get headaches when focusing on 3rd eye and using amethyst
- Calm app is providing 3 months of free subscription
- Need advice for how to stop recurring, intrusive thoughts/images that always pop up during a specific situation and ruin the moment.
- Realize that you know nothing and you are nobody.
- New To Meditation
- Becoming aware that I'm dreaming at night
- Find the Eye of the Storm
| Weekly Discussion - July 06 2020 Posted: 06 Jul 2020 08:09 AM PDT This is a reoccuring thread for questions relating to your practice and discussion around your experiences. Questions Ask questions relating to your practice, the theory of meditation, various traditions and lineages of thought, or practical tips. If you're new, please read our FAQ before posting, as it contains a wealth of information that all of us should come back to occasionally. Discussion Also use this thread for a more free-form discussion of your experiences and other tidbits that might not warrant their own full post. Use this space to connect with the /r/meditation community, it won't be heavily moderated. Also check out the monthly meditation challenge. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Jul 2020 09:05 AM PDT I wish someone had told me when I felt I had nothing to offer the world that all I needed to do, was sit down and breathe. That all I needed to do was learn the practice of opening to and discovering the true Self, sitting inside of me, quietly, and that from there the rest would come easier. I wish someone had told me that my true value and worth would be found not in attaining or gaining but in meeting this Self. That finding my way to her would bring me gold and riches that no worldly things could buy. I wish someone had told me when I was lost and desperate for direction and support that I was really longing to meet myself. That nothing else would soothe me until I first came to touch my own inner temple of divinity. I wish someone had told me when I was swimming in a sea of lonely thoughts, and diving into dark pits that I was being called into the dark underbelly for great reason, that I was being called into the very center of myself as to come closer to my root and bottomless source of light. I wish someone had told me when I began to run, divert, distract, over consume, point fingers, over work, fight, create drama, choose everything other than love, that I was running away from my own magnificence. That I was running from it because I didn't believe it was something I possessed. Because I didn't believe in my own ability to give myself all I needed. I wish someone had told me I was the only one who could give myself what I asked from and wanted from another. That all I would ever want, all I would ever need, all I would ever desire, all I would chase and scour the earth for was waiting deep in the valley of my chest. That, that was where I needed to start. That there in the quiet of myself was where I would find my eternal river of wealth and value and that all I needed to get there was the breath in my chest and the patience and willingness to understand that I was, and will always be, the answer I am searching for. I wish someone had told me that from going within I would find housed within me was a tremendous light, my truest version of Self, a self free of suffering and story, my own personal guidance system and a wellspring of wealth, wisdom and knowing. That if I committed to going inward I would in fact be guided to my greatest life and most joyful existence. I wish someone had told me that from going within I would meet the only person who could give me the love I longed for, the only person who could carry me through my darkest nights, the only person who could heal the hurt inside me through unconditional love, the only person who could truly love me and that, that person was my highest self. The self who knew of my greatness, my capacity, my truth, my limitlessness. That there behind all the tremendous noise my mind created, behind all my resistance to the quiet was all I had been looking outside of myself for. We are stitched together from stardust, we are balls of light. We are limitless beings with all the wisdom we are in need of. It is in us from the moment we are conceived. Somewhere along the line we got distracted from these truths and are working to re-align with them. Wherever life leads you, whatever you must face, know deep inside the marrow your bones lives your earth. Your home. You cannot ever lose it, it can never leave you. No matter where you run to, no matter what rabbit hole you fall down, you always have you. I want to take a moment to tell you, you are here in this moment reading this because your highest truth, your soul is always pulling you ever so gently into your own light. I want to tell you no matter where you journey, no matter what the landscape appears to be, you are being held, you are being loved, you are exactly where you need to be. I want to tell you, you are already enough. That there are no holes to be filled, no cracks to be plastered. You are already enough and everything you need is within you, rising on your breath and on your heart's beat."
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| Just lost my dad completely unexpectedly. Posted: 06 Jul 2020 09:10 AM PDT I've been meditating everyday for almost 3 years now and it has completely turned my life around. I overcame an addiction to many drugs. Reconnected with family and tried to be a good person. I've tried to contemplate death regularly as I think it has potential to enrich life. I haven't meditated since I got the phone call and its been 3 days. Out of 5 siblings I somehow ended up in charge of raising money and organizing the funeral. I just thought I would be more well prepared to face death like this, but this loss has really flipped my world upside down. I don't know why I'm even posting this here. I guess just to vent. I hope to learn something from this and better come to terms with impermanence but right now I am at a complete loss. I feel so deeply now for anyone who has had to endure this pain. Love you all. Thanks for reading. [link] [comments] |
| Rare and Useful Chinese Qigong Exercises Posted: 06 Jul 2020 06:34 PM PDT Hey all. I'm primarily a lurker here, I spent almost four full years training Wudang Xuan Wu Pai gong fu in the Wudang Mtns with one of the most well respected priests in the sect. I was reminded today that my senior gong fu brother made a couple of instructional videos for our core Qigong and Fang Song Gong sets. For those of you unfamiliar with Qigong, it's daoist standing energetic meditation. From my understanding there are only two teachers of Xuan Wu Pai in North America and I figured I would share some wonderful esoteric taiji exercises. Fang Song Gong (Relaxation work) Qigong (Breath work/Energy work) If you're wondering how to utilize these, a quick search of "Qigong Basics" or "Qigong Principles" will give you a general understanding - but Qigong is traditionally taught like this, by demonstration, and the breath patterns are allowed to emerge naturally over the hours of practice. Tell me what you think, and hope y'all enjoy! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Jul 2020 09:30 PM PDT Just been noticing a new benefit I wanna mention. its a strange thing but when I want to focus I take a deep breath like I'm starting meditation and I feel this heat at the back of my head and it's really nice. I can then focus on whatever I am doing with no thoughts in my head. it's strange because It seems to be somewhere between relaxed and tense and I can't always do it but now its more often than not. [link] [comments] |
| Has anyone found that mindfulness helped to significantly increase one’s mood? Posted: 06 Jul 2020 05:49 AM PDT I've suffered from depression for years but the past 6 months it has been beyond horrible. I understand that those around here say that mindfulness doesn't cure depression but I am wondering if meditation has helped significantly in your mood? Thank you. [link] [comments] |
| person who has cultivated the ability to get out of depression will be the leaders of the future Posted: 06 Jul 2020 06:12 PM PDT |
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| I'm realizing through mediation that I'm always holding my breathe! Posted: 06 Jul 2020 07:16 PM PDT I'm very confident socially but whenever I'm interacting with someone Im realizing I don't breathe at all. I inhale and hold while only taking quick inhales while conversating. My chest gets tight & I rush to get my words out without pausing or thinking it through. Its like Im anxious but don't even realize it. When I Meditate I let my self breathe naturally and it feels good. Now I just need to translate that relaxed breathing throughout the day! Anyone experience this? [link] [comments] |
| An interesting way to look at the thoughts. Posted: 07 Jul 2020 01:17 AM PDT One of my skilful means was listening to my thoughts as if they were neighbours talking on the other side of the fence. I'm just an innocent bystander listening Intuitive Awareness 61 62 Intuitive Awareness whilst they carry on these conversations. All the gossip, opinions and views I'm actually producing in my own mind, but I'm listening to it. I'm not involved, not getting interested in the subject matter, but just listening as it goes on and on about what it likes and doesn't like, and what's wrong with this person and what's wrong with that person, and why I like this better than that, and if you want my opinion about this... I just kept listening to these inner voices, these opinionated, arrogant, conceited, foolish voices that go on. Be aware of that which is aware and notice, make a note of that which is aware. -Ajahn Sumedho [link] [comments] |
| Just tried simple meditation for the first time and it's crazy how much better i feel! Posted: 06 Jul 2020 09:32 AM PDT I was sitting in an empty field getting in a work out and randomly had the idea to try meditating as i had heard about it before and this was a very peaceful place. I found a simple exercise where you sit and focus on your breathing and i tried doing it for just 3 minutes. It was actually a bit harder than i thought it would be and I didn't realize just how little control i had over my thoughts until then. When i finished the exercise i felt reinvigorated, an unexplainable feeling came over me that helped me realize pretty much all of my problems arise from me not being able to focus and control where my head is at. I'm definitely gonna try more and will probably post an update after a month or so if i see more solid results! [link] [comments] |
| So, I dont know what to make of this Posted: 06 Jul 2020 08:45 PM PDT I was meditating, focusing on my breath and not having any thoughts or having thoughts about things that would wander into my mind, and you know how it feels like your brain expands or becomes pacey? Well, I felt as though I moved to or bacame the middle of my chest, I dont know what chakra that is, but is this common? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Jul 2020 08:10 PM PDT Let's say there is something in my life positive that I enjoy. Something that makes me feel good. Let's call that thing "situation x" However based on prior conditioning, there are some really messed up thoughts/images associated with "situation x" In hate that I even have these associations with these fucked up thoughts/images and situation x. But mainstream media is a really a potent brainwashing tool and now I have them. Now the thoughts/images that pop up are more or less irrational. They won't happen. And a lot of the times they don't even involve me. They are just disturbing me. I think it's just when I was exposed to the subject matter of these thoughts/images it disturbed me so much that it stayed with me. Maybe because I am more sensitive than others to the anxiety and fear that this particular subject matter creates. I'm pretty sure if I was able to brush it off easy before it wouldn't be a problem now So we can say that the difficult cirucmstance for me is having those fucked up thoughts/images pop up in my head during situation x and they are so disturbing that they take away from my ability to enjoy situation x. More often than not, during situation x these thoughts/images will pop up and just throw me off and screw up any enjoyment in get out of situation x. I can't shake them. When they pop up they make me anxious, even though they are irrational. Little things during situation x can trigger these thoughts/images. How do I simply enjoy the moments of situation x again without all these distracting intrusive thoughts and the resultant pain, anxiety and frustration that they bring up in me? I'm sorry I am so vague but this is the best I could do because I am ashamed I even get these thoughts, irrational as they are. If you can really help me and need specifics maybe send me a message? [link] [comments] |
| I would appreciate suggestions Posted: 06 Jul 2020 10:56 PM PDT Any apps on iOS you use to balance your chakras through meditation? I'm looking for good apps but I don't have the money to spend on it so free is the best way to go for me now. [link] [comments] |
| other teenagers on this subreddit? Posted: 06 Jul 2020 06:46 PM PDT im 17. thought it would be cool if i got to know people around my age on this subreddit, if there are any. cause well, i think we'd be pretty good friends ngl. i hope this isn't against the rules. [link] [comments] |
| delta wave for deep relaxation Posted: 06 Jul 2020 09:35 PM PDT |
| Relaxing Sleep Music Deep Sleeping Music, Relaxing Music, Stress Relief, Meditation Music, study Posted: 06 Jul 2020 09:34 PM PDT |
| I get headaches when focusing on 3rd eye and using amethyst Posted: 06 Jul 2020 09:28 PM PDT When I meditate I focus on my 3rd eye a lot and I always get a headache. My other chakras are pretty balanced from what I know, I work on those as well. I got an amethyst crystal and placed it on my third eye while meditating yesterday and I got the worst headache ever, it lasted for about 2 hours. But anyway, when I focus on my 3rd eye my head always hurts. My head either pulses a little bit or it straight up is painful. I read somewhere that the energy gets stuck up there. Does anybody know why this is happening? [link] [comments] |
| Calm app is providing 3 months of free subscription Posted: 06 Jul 2020 10:05 AM PDT |
| Posted: 06 Jul 2020 08:10 PM PDT Let's say there is something in my life positive that I enjoy. Something that makes me feel good. Let's call that thing "situation x" However based on prior conditioning, there are some really messed up thoughts/images associated with "situation x" In hate that I even have these associations with these fucked up thoughts/images and situation x. But mainstream media is a really a potent brainwashing tool and now I have them. Now the thoughts/images that pop up are more or less irrational. They won't happen. And a lot of the times they don't even involve me. They are just disturbing me. I think it's just when I was exposed to the subject matter of these thoughts/images it disturbed me so much that it stayed with me. Maybe because I am more sensitive than others to the anxiety and fear that this particular subject matter creates. I'm pretty sure if I was able to brush it off easy before it wouldn't be a problem now So we can say that the difficult cirucmstance for me is having those fucked up thoughts/images pop up in my head during situation x and they are so disturbing that they take away from my ability to enjoy situation x. More often than not, during situation x these thoughts/images will pop up and just throw me off and screw up any enjoyment in get out of situation x. I can't shake them. When they pop up they make me anxious, even though they are irrational. Little things during situation x can trigger these thoughts/images. How do I simply enjoy the moments of situation x again without all these distracting intrusive thoughts and the resultant pain, anxiety and frustration that they bring up in me? I'm sorry I am so vague but this is the best I could do because I am ashamed I even get these thoughts, irrational as they are. If you can really help me maybe send me a message? [link] [comments] |
| Realize that you know nothing and you are nobody. Posted: 06 Jul 2020 09:58 AM PDT It is no easy thing to attain this realization. It doesn't come with teaching and instruction, nor can it be sewn on with a needle, or tied with a thread. This is a gift from God and a question of whom He bestows it on and whom He causes to experience it. - Abu Sa'id [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Jul 2020 01:30 PM PDT Hey everyone! I'm fairly new to meditation, but I have a simple question. Is it normal to hallucinate during meditation? I hallucinate almost every time I practice. I see my body as light sometimes, others I see myself in landscapes. Today I felt my body diving into water. Im just wondering if this is normal. Its very enjoyable. 😁 [link] [comments] |
| Becoming aware that I'm dreaming at night Posted: 06 Jul 2020 10:23 AM PDT Does anyone else get this? I've realized I was dreaming a few times prior to meditating but it seems like every other night at this point. This next part is probably just me going off on a tangent. My dreams are usually anxious, but I did have an interesting experience last night. It was a classic horror scenario but I felt the thrill of it as though I were enjoying a rollercoaster and was able to stay calm. And I can't even handle horror movies normally. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Jul 2020 10:46 AM PDT In a hurricane, there is an Eye of the Storm. It's the calmness in the center of all the chaos. So when your mind or body starts to get "stormy" (sad, angry, tense, anxious, etc) try to find the eye of the storm, where it's calm. Thoughts and reactions are at the outer part of the storm, not where you want to be if you want to be calm or happy. So try to "move" towards the center, away from thoughts and reactions. But also make sure you are not trying to escape altogether from the storm and dissociate or escape from yourself. If you do that, it's ok. You just move the other direction. This analogy helps me find my way when suffering a lot from depression and anxiety, thought I'd share [link] [comments] |
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