Meditation: 10 minutes/day meditating has made me realize just how boring and cyclical the self-chatter is. I want to go deeper to learn how to let go of it. |
- 10 minutes/day meditating has made me realize just how boring and cyclical the self-chatter is. I want to go deeper to learn how to let go of it.
- Struggling with the thought that meditation/mindfulness is avoidant.
- Thinking about isolating myself for a week to focus on purely meditation
- How To Start Meditation
- Observing thought meditation
- Help me if you can please
- Any guided 5 minute meditations I can add to my routine before bed?
- Does being present mean not planning long-term goals?
- Shaking off relaxation.
- How to Use Meditation to Bring You Out of a Depressive State
- When I close my eyes and do breathing exercises while I aim my eyes up at the center of my forehead, I feel strong energy coursing through my forehead. Does anyone have a similar experience, or advice?
- Meditation technique for today?
- has anyone mess his brain beyond repair because of meditation, or think meditation can do this?
- Meditation results for significant anxiety?
- Samatha vs. Vipassana
- Ultimate Classical Relaxation and Meditation - The Road Less Traveled - Relax! Safe for Work!
- Let it happen.
- Is it better to meditate for 20 minutes straight or 2 spaced out sets of 10 minutes?
- Question for very motivated and happy meditators
- What are some exercises you can do to relax your gut and stomach?
- Sitting for Meditation gives me creep
- Do human beings have souls? [Science Of The Soul Full Documentary]
- A MEDITATION ON REALITY
- My Third Eye is Gone
| Posted: 06 Jun 2021 08:17 AM PDT I'm tired of the constant inner monologue. It's so easy to get swept up, day after day after day, in what others are thinking about me, what I look like, how I present myself, manifesting this weird, fake image of who I wish to appear to be in the future... and observing that inner stream through just brief meditation and study has shown me that it's endless, repetitive, and it's just boring, day in and day out... I want quiet and peace to focus on the things that matter. I was journaling yesterday and realized that a fairly common trend in Buddhist texts and developing values in (some) people's lives as they age is that once the inner experience is quieted, often the answer is to turn outward, in service to others. In a similar vein, I want to be able to truly listen, to show compassion and understanding to others, but I feel like my normal self -- the one who is outside in the world, dealing with people and obstacles, and thinking all the time -- has a hard time with this because I just get so wrapped up in myself, a la the first paragraph. I don't want to use this pursuit or lifestyle as a way to lord it over others, for it to become just another way for the ego to feel superior. I want to let it go. I want to be present and aware, not cocooned in my own narcissism, which seems so encompassing when I'm in it, and so trite when I look at it from the outside. I'm pretty young but already I'm just so tired of the self-chatter. If anyone has any recommendations for texts or insights on learning more about meditation, or zen, or other helpful concepts, I'm open to suggestions. I've DL'd a copy of DT Suzuki's Essays in Zen Buddhism to start. I do understand that this is a "slow, consistent practice over many years" type pursuit, and not a "do this for only a year and see huge leaps and bounds of progress" pursuit. For background, I have been meditating regularly for 10 minutes per day for maybe about 3-4 months. Planning on upping to 15 and then 20, but I have had trouble convincing myself in the past that those extra few minutes will make a noticeable difference. I have been rid of most forms of social media for several years now -- with the exception of a handful of selected subreddits -- and I think this has helped a lot in not exacerbating the itch for validation, but obviously it's still there, prodded along by culture and society that markets consumerism and power as happiness, of presenting self-image as reality, of a streamlined and shallow existence as fulfilling. Any help is appreciated. [link] [comments] |
| Struggling with the thought that meditation/mindfulness is avoidant. Posted: 07 Jun 2021 12:01 AM PDT I'm trying to tackle my anxiety and panic from a different perspective. I was reading an article about how anticipatory anxiety can keep anxiety cycling which I knew was bothering me in my healing but I didn't know what it was called. Fast forward to me trying to face my fear and feel the physical symptoms but now I'm thinking that mindfulness and meditation is being avoidant? Because I want to do it to NOT feel anxious or depressed in life.. I'm very confused and struggling with this [link] [comments] |
| Thinking about isolating myself for a week to focus on purely meditation Posted: 06 Jun 2021 07:48 PM PDT Feeling like i need a break from all this sh*t going on in the world and go within [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Jun 2021 06:06 PM PDT Hey guys. Im 20yo I'm here because I have peaked interest into meditating. I had tried to do it a few years ago but I have fallen asleep. I have been recently trying to cope with stress from people (yes, a lot of people irk me). I have started working out and I do my best to keep myself busy to distract myself from my thoughts. I also pray (Christian) and I talk to loved ones, but I feel like meditation would be a great addition to how I deal with stress I had skimmed through the How To Reddit, but I would like to hear from you guys on how you got started! Especially, from those who have some similarities to me [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 07 Jun 2021 12:23 AM PDT Hi Guys. I was meditating for quite a while (about 6 month daily sitting of 30 minutes) and than took a for more than a year. I'm getting back to it now. One of the things I miss (it happened only twice in the height of my practice) is being able to observe my thoughts without interfering with them. A teacher I meditated with called it "being a feather that rests lightly on the mind, without moving it". When it happened it was quite a rush, I could feel my thoughts coming in and out, I could feel the processes of thought from an eagle point of view, without fully engaging with the process. When I got up it felt better than being high. Do you guys have any tips, articles or guided meditation that might help me achieve this state again? I know that craving it is probably not gonna help [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Jun 2021 10:44 PM PDT I'm not a regular meditator. I'm trying. Going through some really heavy bad times. 2020 kicked the mental, emotional & physical hell out of me I was weeping on the phone with my therapist Saturday around 5pm. She said my pain was palpable; so intense. I know I startled her. I've had a tightness in the center of my chest since then. It's not a heart attack. I wouldn't be on Reddit if it were. I think it's trauma trapped. I looked up chakras. What I read about the heart chakra nailed it. This is not about a debate of do/don't chakras actually exist. I don't care about that right now. I just know that I have tightness right where my heart is. I believe in mind/body energy. I believe you have to be careful doing things like opening or closing energy pathways. I did a 15 minute calming (not unblocking/cleansing/closing/opening) kundalini heart chakra meditation. It didn't do anything. Actually, it made it worse for a while! Please,if you can offer sincere advice I'd be very, very grateful. I want this tightness to stop. I'm not working so I have to try to do this on my own. Thank you. [link] [comments] |
| Any guided 5 minute meditations I can add to my routine before bed? Posted: 06 Jun 2021 09:06 PM PDT I am looking for a 5 minute guided meditation that I can do before going to bed. If anyone can give me the link to any or let me know about any apps that would be great :) [link] [comments] |
| Does being present mean not planning long-term goals? Posted: 06 Jun 2021 01:51 PM PDT I'm used to planning almost everything. Thinking about what will happen if I do this or that. After facing health related problem, anxiety kicked in and my "skill" of overthinking turned against me. That is why the idea of "Being present" sound attractive to me. I'm a beginner in meditating. I practice Wim Hof breathing technique. To me, being present means thinking about my breathing. But, how do you apply this in everyday life? How to "be in the moment" and still plan your future? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Jun 2021 09:53 PM PDT I've tried meditating a handful of times. I've tried multiple different guided and a few unguided sessions. I've ALWAYS struggled with relaxing. My chiropractors, massage and physical therapists always complain about it. Anyway... each time I start to feel very relaxed and "heavy" my body starts to get a sort of tingling sensation. To me, this means I'm doing well/ correctly, but my body will twitch itself or shake itself to get rid of that feeling. It's more like an involuntary impulse. It's distracting, but also irritating because I feel like it's preventing me from really relaxing and meditating properly. Any tips on things I can do/ try to avoid the twitch/ shake- off of the relaxation? Open to any other advice as well! TIA!! [link] [comments] |
| How to Use Meditation to Bring You Out of a Depressive State Posted: 06 Jun 2021 09:17 AM PDT Depression is a formidable opponent for millions. If left unchecked, depression can also lead to stress, illness, feelings of hopelessness, and feeling like there is no way out. Brain chemistry is also affected by depression. From a neurological standpoint, most affected by depression show reduced alpha activity in the frontal lobes. Alpha brainwaves are one of the most common brainwave patterns among those who meditate. This presents an opportunity to use the advancements of our modern society to help explain how you can use meditation to bring you out of a depressive state. It should be understood that meditation, although simple, will not offer relief as quickly as some modern medicines. If you are feeling depressed you should first consult your doctor. That being said, many medical professionals are now beginning to see more scientific proof that meditation can help with depression. Because of the increase of proof backed by research in neuroscience and many published articles, it is hard for even the most trained of doctors to dismiss its benefits. Knowing that meditation causes an increase in alpha brainwave activity and that those with depression show reduced alpha wave activity in the frontal lobes helps many to place belief in their meditative practice. Learning that meditation is a spiritual practice backed by scientific and medical research can help reduce our inner skepticism. Believing that meditation will help reduce your depression is the first and most important principle of practice. Through your belief in its methods and faith in its practice, many argue that intention alone can promote healing. In order to use meditation to bring you out of a depressive state, the first thing you must do is believe meditation will work. This trust in its purpose must come from your heart. This is a very important step. You need not know everything there is to know about it just yet, but you need to trust that it can and will work for you. Once you have the desire to improve your mental health and mood with the aid of meditation, you need to simply start practicing. Find a time of day you can commit to for daily meditation that will be easy to adhere to and will not cause stress. If you are stressed out finding time to meditate or a place you will not be disturbed, this can make it more difficult to enter meditation. Because the alpha brainwave state is the goal and alpha is a state of relaxation, it is important that you be relaxed. Have fun with it, meditation is intended to be a pleasurable and relaxing practice. Don't be afraid to jump in headfirst and have fun with it. Do not worry if at first, you find it hard to clear your mind and relax. If you remember learning to ride a bike, you probably realize not all things are perfected on the first try. The results will come. While in meditation, visualizing is also an important tool. Close your eyes and relax while trying to picture what you perceive to be pleasurable. We all like different things. Not everyone wants to picture themselves on a beach. While visualizing, it is important to make it personal. What place would you love to visit? What activity might you enjoy doing? Have fun with your visualizations and be playful in their construction. In your mind, you have the ability to be at ease. You can also mix sitting meditation with relaxation or meditation music to achieve good results. There are hundreds of options available when selecting music for meditation. This music does not always have to be soothing new age music. For starters, think about the music you love that always makes you feel good or relaxed. Using meditation to bring you out of a depressive state is a very personal undertaking. Simply go with your intuition. Do whatever feels right and feels good for you. There are thousands of different types of meditation, all with volumes of research and resources. From the formless meditation called Shikantaza to the more involved zen or mudra meditations, it is very possible to find a practice right for you. The most important thing is to start meditating with the intent of using meditation to bring you out of a depressing state. Believe in your goal and in your purpose. The type of meditation and the details of your perfect practice will then begin to unfold for you with less effort. You may even find that solutions will come to you. Look for people, places, and circumstances that present an opportunity for you to learn meditation or related practice. Meditation mixed with visualization, soothing music, and the belief in oneself can have a tremendous impact on depression. Other forms of moving meditation such as Tai Chi, Yoga, or Qi Gong can greatly complement sitting meditation. These practices focus on a calm mind, relaxing the breath, fluid movements, good posture. These practices also teach how to discover and control the theorized life force of the human body. In most practices, this life force is called Chi. The confidence gained from learning how to control one's vital life energy and the grace that can come with these practices can help many individuals overcome depression by anchoring accomplishment. Meditation also has no bad side effects or risks other than the possibility of falling asleep. In today's fast-paced world, most do not get enough sleep. I believe we could all use a little more rest and relaxation each week. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Jun 2021 01:43 PM PDT |
| Meditation technique for today? Posted: 06 Jun 2021 05:12 PM PDT |
| has anyone mess his brain beyond repair because of meditation, or think meditation can do this? Posted: 06 Jun 2021 06:07 AM PDT what is your experience? and what your thoughts regarding this matter? I put this post based on reading an article that talking about meditation side effects, while there are explanations for these side effects by some such as (may be this dude has already latent psychological issues) I wonder what some subs can say EDIT: Thanks fellas. The Answers has satisfied my curiosity, still wanna see if someone has done damage to his brain I wanna read what he/she would say [link] [comments] |
| Meditation results for significant anxiety? Posted: 06 Jun 2021 02:18 PM PDT Has anyone here with severe anxiety been able to significantly reduce it primarily through meditation? I've been working on reducing my own anxiety with meditation but I wonder to what degree it will be able to really help me/if I should be dedicating more of my time and energy to other resources. Would love to hear people's thoughts (even if it's about the experience of someone you know rather than yourself). Thanks in advance! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Jun 2021 07:36 PM PDT It seems to me that Samatha and Vipassana meditation are somewhat similar in technique. They are both concerned with building up a kind of concentration, both use the labeling of thoughts and emotions, etc. The only difference seems to be the meditation object. Here is how I understand the qualities of both: -With samatha you can use conceptual meditation objects like colours, the amount and length of breaths, the qualities of a Buddha etc. These objects tend to be stable and therefore calm the mind and develop concentration. As I understand, the meditation forms which can lead to jhana are all forms of samatha meditation. Not all samatha meditation objects can lead to jhana though. -With vipassana one can only use meditation objects that occur in that moment. For example the sensation of the breath, rising and falling of emotion, thoughts, pains ect. These objects tent to be subject to change, impermanent and not necessarily calming. This form of meditation shows quit directly impermanence, suffering and non-self. Thus, gaining insight. I have been experimenting with combining the two, that is concentration on the breath, but on the exhale scanning the body for arising and falling phenomenon and then returning to the breath. Could this be detrimental to my practice and should I just stick to one or the other? Is if there is a form of meditation that incorporates both forms? Extra question: Should Samatha be practiced first and then Vipassana? Does it matter? [link] [comments] |
| Ultimate Classical Relaxation and Meditation - The Road Less Traveled - Relax! Safe for Work! Posted: 06 Jun 2021 06:20 PM PDT |
| Posted: 06 Jun 2021 09:30 AM PDT Just let the present moment be. Let your mind worry, let it do whatever, don't seek distraction to get away from it [link] [comments] |
| Is it better to meditate for 20 minutes straight or 2 spaced out sets of 10 minutes? Posted: 06 Jun 2021 01:17 PM PDT I used to meditate for 20-25 minutes a day but life can sometimes be a bit hectic so I have started breaking up my meditation into 2 sets, one day and one night. Its hard to sit still for 20 mins but wondering if anyone has an opinion on which on is best for mindfulness meditation? Thanks! [link] [comments] |
| Question for very motivated and happy meditators Posted: 06 Jun 2021 09:29 AM PDT My thoughts and emotions have been fairly low in quality recently. It's been a great opportunity to ponder on what acceptance really means and accepting my body, mindset, emotions, progress - everything, as it is right now. It is challenging. My spiritual journey has come to a point where all my other interests in life have really taken a back seat because all my energy has been invested in the search - learning, practicing, and thinking about it. I feel like I'm exhausting my distractions. Even they for the most part don't appeal to me anymore. I feel I've exhausted them. Through this depressive state what I mostly have left is the desire to find my purpose, as well as experiencing what's in front of me - my current feelings and mindset, which I'm learning to accept. I'm dealing with self-judgment that's clouding my mind and I'm constantly deluding myself about me not "being there yet" or not being capable, or not being motivated enough. Of course, with these thoughts I become that very person. I would really love to talk to somebody who is motivated about their practice and has a strong sense of direction, fulfillment and purpose. It would help me to cut through the clouded mind that is constantly denying life and destructing itself with these limiting thoughts and beliefs. I genuinely believe that I will be able to grow from practice. My limiting beliefs make it difficult for the energy inside to flow for me to be inspired to do the practice. They are getting in the way and need to be stripped. Anybody here who would want to get on a call and share their experience with meditation? Thank you to everyone who read this. [link] [comments] |
| What are some exercises you can do to relax your gut and stomach? Posted: 06 Jun 2021 10:04 AM PDT My anxiety from work tenses them up really bad.. and sometimes i take deep breaths but the tension does not seem to dissolve..and as a result i feel chest pains due to trapped wind. Any suggestions would really be helpful [link] [comments] |
| Sitting for Meditation gives me creep Posted: 06 Jun 2021 03:47 PM PDT Hello, recently I have been unable to meditate. I get scared in advance a lot who I will see during it. Sometimes, it's snakes ( it give me creeps) sometimes, it's bad events in the past. It become very uneasy for me to sit and meditate. Anyone has similar experience and how you tackled it or had any advice around it. [link] [comments] |
| Do human beings have souls? [Science Of The Soul Full Documentary] Posted: 06 Jun 2021 11:44 AM PDT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lanfgn4tRuY Do human beings have souls? From the beginning of human awareness – no matter the context and no matter the age – the answer was always "yes". All cultures have universally argued that human beings are "ensouled". About a hundred years ago, however, scientists decided that the "soul" is not a proper subject of scientific investigation – consciousness replaced soul. Science of the Soul is a feature length documentary investigation into these life and death issues. From robotics to near death experiences, from attempts to achieve altered states of consciousness in the jungles of Peru to an exploration of infant state of mind, Science of the Soul explores the cutting-edge of consciousness related science to determine whether we are about to experience a new step in human evolution or the death of the human soul. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Jun 2021 10:36 AM PDT reality is a very subtle force. It can be felt everywhere, from the mundane to the profound. We know that it exists, but it can be very difficult to describe how reality is constructed. This is because our perceptions of reality are always changing, and are never entirely objective or static. What we perceive as real is always in flux. The object itself is only ever an impression: we are looking at reality through our personal filters. filters that are subject to change. bless [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 06 Jun 2021 08:13 PM PDT Hello, during light meditation my third eye got plucked out, read about it here. [link] [comments] |
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