Meditating, how important, your experience?

ELunico_GEO · 2017-02-09T03:55:23+00:00

From a Buddhist perspective, meditation isn't the game changing zen, nirvana thing its portrayed to be by many western outlets.

From the perspective of getting you to focus more and be in tune to your inner thoughts and feelings, it definitely helps.

Shyrk · 2017-02-09T04:10:08+00:00

Not necessarily a strict meditation regimen, but some kind of regular activity that allows for frequent introspection, is absolutely essential for your development as a man. For me, these activities are camping/hiking solo, and my daily ventures to the gym/swimming. Throwing on headphones and ignoring the outside world, paying attention only to your body, is underrated as far as its zen importance, if you ask me.

SkorchZang · 2017-02-09T05:22:42+00:00

You won't feel it right away or in 2 weeks time, but those moments when you're simply sitting there meditating are rare moments of being fully human. People in the know say this is what you're meant to do, be. Even though technically you are doing nothing at all.

You could say, it does nothing for your life and be right... Waste of time...Yet what does that even mean, if that moment, quietly sitting, IS your real life?

kruxofthemimed · 2017-02-09T03:53:19+00:00

I notice that meditation is overall a way to keep myself in check. It, stretching often, and lifting are the main three ways I keep my willpower fueled and remain disciplined. If I stray away from these habits I have a substantially harder time being productive. I also keep a dream log and journal that make sure I'm putting effort into little tasks every now and then even when I don't want to.

Meditation in itself hasn't really given me much clarity- it's moreso the unnerving feeling of being out of control that pushes me to do it, and quenching that desire to demonstrate willpower is ultimately what gives me the benefits of feeling clear minded and present.

drqxx · 2017-02-09T04:42:15+00:00

I let all the thoughts flow through me like a filter. I feel so at peace.

IchBinDerChef · 2017-02-09T04:06:14+00:00

I find that if I do not meditate at all during the day, even if it is just focusing on my breath through my nose while walking between classes, my focus diminishes really quickly. For example, when I am reading my textbooks after I have just meditated, all of the concepts come naturally and vividly to me (and we're talking subjects like numerical computing and machine learning here). If I did not meditate, I find my thoughts wandering all over the place and in turn, I cannot focus on what I am reading and learning.

Forcetobereckonedwit · 2017-02-09T06:49:07+00:00

Extremely. You'll see, just keep at it. Meditation reminds me that there is a big difference between myself and the life I am leading. It allows me to step away from the stress around me.

BusterVadge · 2017-02-09T12:57:42+00:00

It took me a long time to notice any benefits of meditation, but with practice you'll notice increased focus, better productivity, and a more even temper.

SisyphosOnTop · 2017-02-09T16:44:04+00:00

Any recommendations for reading material to get into meditation? I would like to start it.

Title	Meditating, how important, your experience?
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Date	February 9, 2017 3:17 AM UTC (9 years ago)
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I let all the thoughts flow through me like a filter. I feel so at peace.