Meditation

[Delta Shell]

I can't do it. I feel like it's boring and doesn't work for me.

Anyone else do this and achieve Jiren powers yet or nah?

 

[Jim]

It seems boring to me too.

 

[Gin]

never tried it because i know i'd be shit at it

 

[Keishin]

Some years ago tried it but not my style fosho

 

[Valgrind]

i've only been doing it when i'm really desperate to get to sleep and already took a bunch of pills, or to deal with anxiety, or to get back with my priorities

after my breakup 3 years ago i meditated every day for several months. it really helped with processing the loss, dealing with anxiety, and my overall quality of life.

after my last day at work i hope to feel worthy enough to meditate every day. even 5 minutes helps for me. i think getting the most out of my funemployment is going to depend on it.

 

[Valgrind]

i started off in meditation using this recording just before job interviews (i got the job i wanted):

 

[Xelioszzapporro]

I meditate a lot , but without a program. For example for a few days/weeks I might not meditate at all , but for some days I meditate as long as I am awake.....

It's really nice. Usually in nature or an isolated place. And I occasionally put exotic peaceful music to have a nice combination.

Keep in mind , the best way to meditate , it's to forget about the pressure of time......Just relax.

 

[blk]

A few years ago i managed to keep up a daily routine of at least 30min of meditation per day. Lasted some months and then never did it again with regularity (although i think i'll try to set it up again).

It's definitely useful especially after a while that you do it.

I noticed that my ability to focus went up and so did awareness / emotional self control.


These are the practical benefits that i guess improve even more with more practice, but if done for a long long time it seems to be something that can change you on a foundational level.

 

[RemChu]

I love it. First time was in gym class with a group of my classmates, like 8th grade. I thought it was amazing. But had no idea what it was.

Started doing it in college. I still do it to this day.

It's the best. Talk to the friend within.

 

[Owais Qadri]

I prefer ASMR.

 

[Delta Shell]

I tried guided a few times using apps and YouTube, I'm not sure it had much of an effect on me.

I also did guided in person a bunch with my ex girlfriend (was a yoga instructor) but I don't think you can concentrate properly when it's someone you know, you end up laughing or whatever.

I tend to feel the described benefits of meditation if I go for a long walk or do some sort of exercise that I can run on autopilot (shadow boxing).

The sitting still part is the difficult part my mind is flooded with thoughts.

 

[Worm Juice]

Sometimes I do it as part of a yoga exercise video. If it’s quiet I can do it. The relax your toe to head thing works as a starter for me. The key to relaxation is more farts. Just relax and let it all flow.

 

[Valgrind]

Sometimes I do it as part of a yoga exercise video. If it’s quiet I can do it. The relax your toe to head thing works as a starter for me. The key to relaxation is more farts. Just relax and let it all flow.

 

[TabascoPrivatee17]

Meditating while listening to chakra healing music helps.

 

[savior2005]

Closest thing to mediation I have been doing is stretching outside after my workouts while listening to music and taking in that fresh spring air.

 

[Swarmy]

I tried it once... Ended up realising our skulls are basically exoskeletons covered in skin... My head is a bug in a skin bag...

 

[Vagrant Tom]

Sounds boring and an unproductive use of time.

 

[pfft]

I’ve done something Like it ... or idk if there’s a time period but usually I do little breathing exercises 2-10 min or sometimes up to 30 min

it’s like meditation I think and it’s calming

not daily but sometimes

 

[Jim]

I've done sleeping, that's close enough, right?
j/k

 

[pfft]

I've done sleeping, that's close enough, right?
j/k

Do you use a white noise machine?

FYI it’s very normal to use one

 

[Delta Shell]

Closest thing to mediation I have been doing is stretching outside after my workouts while listening to music and taking in that fresh spring air.

You box right? Do you find shadow boxing meditative?

That/running/walking/anything I can do on autopilot feels as close as I can get to how people describe meditation.

Feels similar to the way people use mantra to keep part of their mind occupied.

 

[pfft]

You box right? Do you find shadow boxing meditative?

That/running/walking/anything I can do on autopilot feels as close as I can get to how people describe meditation.

Feels similar to the way people use mantra to keep part of their mind occupied.

Some people walk and meditate Ik cuz I was looking into doing that. Something quiet and relaxing that you don’t have to think about at all and can concentrate on breathing and getting to that state of relaxation

 

[savior2005]

You box right? Do you find shadow boxing meditative?

That/running/walking/anything I can do on autopilot feels as close as I can get to how people describe meditation.

Feels similar to the way people use mantra to keep part of their mind occupied.

I actually don't box anymore, but I never really found shadow boxing meditative. Maybe jump roping though, definitely slow jogging