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- Lexomatic, on 11/09/2007, -2/+18When I meditate I use my TV as a focus. It pretty much empties my mind right there and then, for hours on end.
- kaimana, on 11/08/2007, -0/+15People really do have the wrong idea of meditation and I'm glad to see this hit the front page of digg. I always thought meditating was just new age crap but I recently read the book Creating True Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh and it has really changed my life.
I've always been a very laid back, simple person but little things got to me and after reading the book I realized how much happier and at peace I could be. Good stuff. - Locke005, on 11/08/2007, -0/+10I have a tip I learned by reading the writings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Here is a mental exercise to try to help you meditate:
Imagine a pebble as it is being thrown into a still pond. As the pebble hits the surface of the pond it creates ripples that radiate outward. This is the effect of meditation on your life and world around you. Now, imagine the pebble as it slowly sinks to the bottom of the pond. Water, bubbles, and waves toss the pebble around that distract the pebble from reaching the sandy bottom. These are the distractions that pop into your head as you begin to meditate. They are the "noise" as you try to quiet your thoughts. Eventually, you will reach the sandy bottom of the pond- at perfect rest and harmony- completely void of any distractions or interference.
That was paraphrased by me, but I believe it was from "The Miracle of Mindfulness" by Thich Naht Hanh. - rathofbuns, on 11/08/2007, -0/+10I've never really been clear on what meditation really is or how to go about it. This was really informative and I think I'll give it a try when I (this is ironic) find the time.
- EvanVolm, on 11/08/2007, -2/+11"Feel your body parts". Does this include your partners, too?
- SebK666, on 11/08/2007, -0/+9Warnings!
I) Don't try to meditate for hours on end when you first begin. A few minutes each day is enough to get you tweaked
II) Don't expect immediate results. The purpose of meditation is not to turn you into a Zen master overnight. Meditation works best when it is done for its own sake, without becoming attached to results.
http://www.wikihow.com/Meditate - Locke005, on 11/08/2007, -0/+6Dugg for Thich Nhat Hanh. His writing is life changing. My favorite is "Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life ."
- EBFoxbat, on 11/08/2007, -0/+6I think the point is that it's hard to stick with it and instructional tapes/books keep you focused on what it is your trying to do, i.e. become more mindful and at peace.
Coming from someone who just recently started meditating, this is useful advice. - mojaam, on 11/08/2007, -1/+77) Feel your body parts.
Very practical indeed. - iericg, on 11/08/2007, -2/+6I went from 190 pounds to a 125 through meditation and self hypnosis. I'm a strong advocate for it. For me it all started when I heard Steve Chandler Audio Book 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself.
Basically create the ultimate image of yourself and invest some time meditating on it. - mwalker05, on 11/08/2007, -2/+6the problem is that some people think meditation leads to crazy things like levitation and astral projection. it doesn't. it's just a way to quiet the mind, relax, and gain some perspective on things.
- rayraym0fucka, on 11/08/2007, -1/+5Source?
- Goodfeeling32, on 11/08/2007, -2/+6Here are more than 250 talks by a good-humored monk on how to deal with modern days troubles.
http://www.bswa.org/modules/mydownloads/viewcat.ph ...
He's the one who converted me to Buddhism, his name is Ajahn Brahm, he's very famous in Australia. Take the time to listen one of his talk and you'll be converted!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ex5a4a40k6s - rizla420, on 11/07/2007, -1/+5That doesnt really quiet the mind, you're mind is actually pretty active when you sleep. At least your subconscious is busy plugging away at all the events that happened while you were awake.
- ophello, on 11/08/2007, -1/+4I think a lot of the immature and obnoxious Digg users could benefit from meditation. But they'll probably never try it (too many video games to play).
- dafragsta, on 11/08/2007, -0/+3Don't be a tool. You can criticize grammar and spelling relative to an article posted, but you are just being a penis wart for scrutinizing comments. It's no different than trolling. It's like spellchecking every line of an IRC conversation as it scrolls past. Comments are one-off statements not to be taken as the most well planned and executed thoughts. Maybe you should meditate on that.
- sniperowl, on 11/08/2007, -0/+3These are some useful tips...after trying for a few minutes it actually works! (From someone who cant sit still and think usually, that's amazing!) Trying to incorporate this into my normal routine in the morning might be hard though...
- Bhima, on 11/07/2007, -0/+3Just so you know meditation isn't something that yields results as fast as a microwave. Nor can you approach it like a fad or a diet and expect results.
Not trying to dissuade you from trying it, I'm just saying it takes a lot of practice and it's very well worth it. - Lutz, on 11/07/2007, -0/+2You'd be amazed what you can do with your mind if you just get to it, no pills needed. Just motivation.
- Satanael, on 11/08/2007, -1/+3Hah. So tip #11 instructs us to listen to instructional tapes... That's kind of like Emeril just telling everyone to buy a cookbook on his show.
- DanAndJenn, on 11/08/2007, -0/+2Introspection is very, very powerful. It's amazing how much meditation can change your life - or rather how it can change the way you perceive your life. For us, the benefits increased steadily over the first few months, but after a year or two it was completely life changing. Like with most worthwhile things, stick with it and it gets better and better. Six months into it my high blood pressure that I'd had for 6 years was GONE!
We also found a program called Holosync from the Centerpointe Institute that we started using a couple of years ago - wish we'd had that when we first started. It's basically a set of CDs that simulate the brain frequencies you'll experience in a lower a.k.a. "more meditative" state such as Alpha or Theta, so go down very quickly as your brain entrains to what it's hearing. - rtjin, on 11/08/2007, -0/+2Gentlemen, this is the time to read more about this subject.
- NinjaBoy, on 11/08/2007, -2/+4"Make sure it is not the same room where you do work, exercise, or sleep. Place candles and other spiritual paraphernalia in the room to help you feel at ease." I don't have that many rooms dude. And no offense but im not dedicating one room that when my friend come and see they will instantly dub the gay sex room. I mediate on the edge of my bed and burn an incense.
- Lutz, on 11/08/2007, -0/+2Various types of meditation does various things though, some meditation practices can lead to astral projections etc. Shambhala vision for example is very much like you described while Yoga Nidra is more "crazy" if that's the term.
- RyGuyX, on 11/08/2007, -0/+2It's a kind of meditation and I think a good place for one to start.
- inactive, on 11/08/2007, -1/+3Wow - that's really cool! Thanks for sharing! Extra motivation! I could stand to drop a few pounds myself...
- GhostLLP, on 11/08/2007, -0/+2As far as astral projection is concerned, meditation is certainly the first step in giving one a feeling of being out-of-body. It could reasonably be debated whether or not one actually leaves the body, or if the experience is similar to that of a wake induced lucid dream. The experience itself, however, is undeniable.
- EBFoxbat, on 11/07/2007, -0/+2I disagree. Meditating/mindfulness is not a humans natural reaction. We are wired for fight or flight and so, as the article states, to meditate is to actively calm your mind. It isn't something that "just happens".
- DooM, on 11/07/2007, -0/+2No - what this study shows is that people with anxiety disorders achieve 'similar' reduction of anxiety through relaxation as meditation. That's a long way from saying that "the physiological effects of meditation are exactly the same as somebody who stops to rest for the same amount of time." Even forgetting that they're only measuring anxiety - the test group is made up solely of people with anxiety disorders. Hardly a representative sample of the general population.
- iericg, on 11/08/2007, -0/+2 I have one word for you...
Bittorrent :) - gak001, on 11/08/2007, -0/+2I started going to the Buddhist meditation every other week on campus last year, even if you don't accept Buddhism as a religion and more of just a philosophy, it's very relaxing. The best analogy I heard was calling it "like pushing a mental reset button" - an analogy I think my fellow diggers can appreciate :-) I always leave with a clear head and the tension from neck and shoulders gone. Definitely worth a try.
- brownrabbit, on 11/08/2007, -0/+1Or you could say that using substances only add to the illusion.
- rtjin, on 11/08/2007, -0/+1Thanks for this
- actionscripted, on 11/08/2007, -0/+1So what should I be thinking about to help quiet my mind? Certain topics are going to draw anger, tension, fear, etc.
- brownrabbit, on 11/08/2007, -0/+1Sleep is an entirely different state than the various meditative states.
There are many different mind-body states, all with varied usefulness and helpfulness for different things.
I suggest reading Psychedelic Horizons, copyrite 2007 Roberts; he discusses this topic and its growing field of understanding. - rhinopig, on 11/08/2007, -2/+3"17) Do it together. Meditating with a partner or loved one can have many wonderful benefits, and can improve your practice. However, it is necessary to make sure that you set agreed-upon ground rules before you begin!"
"Ok, the safety word is 'Buddha'" - finista, on 11/08/2007, -1/+2OMMMMMMMMMMMMMM...
- mahdaeng, on 11/08/2007, -0/+1What's a "Bonzi tree"? If the author meant "bonsai", he's still wrong, because it would be extremely difficult for a normal sized human to sit under a bonsai tree. Unless, of course, the tree were placed on a table and the person in question sat beneath the table. But why would you want to meditate under a table?
Regardless, it was a good article and I dugg it. - hedgehog001, on 11/07/2007, -0/+1Hmm, if you have to think that much to meditate I think you're probably doing something wrong.
Doing some yoga and making sure to stretch out my muscles fully seems to do the trick for me to get me into the mindset. - naturemade, on 11/08/2007, -0/+1My favorite comment of the day -- unrivaled. Actually going to have to pull my roommate away from the TV to read this one.
- DooM, on 11/07/2007, -0/+1Let me guess - you had your sense of humor surgically removed.
- mahdaeng, on 11/08/2007, -0/+1Well paraphrased.
- artsyave, on 11/07/2007, -2/+3great article by Todd from wethechange on tips to start meditation. Very practical!
- Confuseus, on 11/08/2007, -0/+1the point is not to think, period. you ignore your thoughts and focus on something else instead like a mantra or your breath
- mahdaeng, on 11/08/2007, -0/+1[[It's amazing how much meditation can change your life - or rather how it can change the way you perceive your life.]]
And perception is everything, really.
Dugg. - TizzyD, on 11/08/2007, -0/+1Even if you _want_ to become a Zen master, you won't do it by meditating. It's a LOT more than just that. Regardless, meditation is a fundamental tool to starting the process.
- ophello, on 11/08/2007, -1/+2so its actually 80%?
It is totally about focus. I don't know where you get your information. - S1L3NTC, on 11/08/2007, -3/+4It's called capitalization, proper punctuation and using the correct article.
Your grasp of english is an illusion. - Maajabu, on 11/12/2007, -0/+1Im beginning already... The tip on trying different poses has worked for me
- AtriumGuy, on 11/07/2007, -2/+3really good article on beginning meditation...
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