How do you guys meditate ?

123zerocool · 2019-11-14T09:19:58+00:00

Set a timer on your phone. Be it 5 mins, 10 or even an hour.

Sit or stand in a relaxed, comfortable posture. Try not to choose a posture which is too relaxing, the purpose is to meditate and not fall asleep.

Then close your eyes. Focus on your breath. Random thoughts will come. Acknowledge them and then quickly move back to the breath.

Try to work on being mindful of your thoughts throughout the day. This slowly builds up and you'll start to notice the results.

DJVendetta · 2019-11-14T10:19:22+00:00

Headspace app.

Do it daily for a few months then come back

second-last-mohican · 2019-11-14T09:27:48+00:00

Pretty sure there's an app for that

entrep4 · 2019-11-14T09:16:15+00:00

Turn your phone off and put it in a safe

swervoooo · 2019-11-14T09:38:31+00:00

Youtube has a few good sessions

Megafayce · 2019-11-14T10:24:37+00:00

Sit up straight, relax enough to let your breathing steady. Watch your breath. When a thought steals your attention, remember your breath. Go back to it. Try turn your attention to the tickle of life on your nerve ends. When your breath slows, notice the space between breaths. Listen out to the furthest, distant sounds.

smgtn · 2019-11-14T10:41:48+00:00

I tried it for about 2 years, 20-30 minutes each morning. It didn't give me enough benefit if any at all, so I choose to rather sleep half an hour longer instead.

It takes a long fucking time to get into it, think months, which is why most people just can't do it.

XXXMersenne · 2019-11-14T11:05:21+00:00

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Put your phone on silent, set timer if u need then chuck it aside and "focus" on the task. If there's nothing captivating about it but you know the task is of value then you can manufacture fascination by focusing on something in it which is stimulating to you:

I get the gist of the text but what is the depth of the author's intention here?
Work is quite repetitive; can I make an excel formula/simple program to automate it?
Alright home alone; I'm gonna tidy this shit up whilst visualizing an ideal of today instead of jerkin off.

If were talkin non-trivial tasks here then if you just trick yourself into doing ~5mins you'll build momentum, trigger a mini flow-state and tip the motivational see-saw to getting it done. You can also put gentle (classical!) instrumental music in the back to satiate your stimulus crave till the above processes kick in.

maddisser101 · 2019-11-14T12:49:59+00:00

There are subreddits for meditation. It is also easier to meditate when you have someone guiding you instead of just sitting there. You can look up videos on youtube. Also you have to realize your brain is a muscle in of itself and you cannot just sit there with hyper focus the same way you cannot sit down and be amazing at the saxophone or hit one hundred free throws in a basketball game. It is all about practice and plasticity. This is not just pseudoshit anymore, it is science.

Fulp_Piction · 2019-11-14T13:01:12+00:00

You don't have to consciously do it, you can let go of your thoughts and be in the moment anywhere. Whenever I think of the word 'reset', I get this brief moment of not thinking of anything, understanding that the past is over and I can't rest on my laurels, but still not thinking about what I have to do in the future. It's cool.

betabuxbilly · 2019-11-14T13:24:39+00:00

The way I was originally taught in kung fu classes was to clear my mind of all thoughts, aim for 5 minutes. Focus on your breathing (abdominal/reverse abdominal). Thinking about breathing is somewhat counter productive to the whole clearing your mind of thoughts so depending on my goals I'll let myself breath very shallow which doesn't require any thought, but that's my own adaptation.

I successfully quit weed and cigarettes utilizing the above methods. I'm pretty hesitant to use and app for something like this, just seems like your over complicating it. Admittedly I have not been meditating much or at all lately, just if I get really stressed about something.

Oh yeah and your thoughts are like clouds just drifting by. Nobody sits down and clears their mind instantly it's about working towards a headspace. If you sit for 2 minutes and have racing thoughts the whole time, but you made an honest effort to focus on your breath, that's good enough and you will stand up feeling relaxed and at ease, I promise you that.

Whitefarmer · 2019-11-14T13:29:28+00:00

Have a hot AF bath and lay there and try and breath deep and as slow as you can. It’s harder than it sounds

After a set amount of time get up and shower with the cold water only

mustache_ride_ · 2019-11-14T14:03:11+00:00

Try this: https://open.spotify.com/track/2nivPeUnQ60tV64ldad7Jy?si=FhH3duuRT8-BBODnE8pdpg

Also, your attention span isn't ruined, it's a muscle you've neglected. Reduce internet junk, do more mindful activities and read books, you'll get it back.

jaznex · 2019-11-14T14:05:17+00:00

you should go to a yoga studio

Gaidsbola · 2019-11-14T16:04:12+00:00

Stop posting on reddit for starters. It’s a self discipline issue.

Domebeers · 2019-11-14T18:18:16+00:00

go camping

LSDparade · 2019-11-14T18:34:32+00:00

ITT: No one knows how to effectively meditate.

Look up Wim Hoff breathing. Hyperventilating for 30 breathes then holding your breath for 2-4 minutes.

Anything like yoga or gym are also states of meditation. Putting yourself into discomfort and maintaining focus.

Unbiased101 · 2019-11-14T18:44:44+00:00

I don't meditate. Personally never felt the need to

CainPrice · 2019-11-14T11:47:24+00:00

Instead of mindless internet browsing for an hour, you want to be taught how to sit with your eyes closed and just daydream for an hour?

Why don't you just go work out, or something actually useful instead of asking for literal advice on how to sit still and do nothing? Go to the gym. Leave your phone at home. Boom. Now you have an hour without the internet. Just you and the bars.

jchrist98 · 2019-11-14T15:48:53+00:00

Meditation is Satanic. Clearing your mind leaves it vacant for demonic forces. Its literally free real estate for them.

frognads · 2019-11-14T09:50:09+00:00

Drumming & Gymming

2019-11-14T10:34:44+00:00

Meditation is for losers

Title	How do you guys meditate ?
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