Meditation Advice

robotghow · 2016-01-11T13:06:44+00:00

This is my go-to read: http://www.urbandharma.org/udharma4/mpe.html

Clint_Redwood · 2016-01-11T20:29:17+00:00

The easiest form of meditation is to just focus on one specific thing(typically breathing). I've found that it is quit useful to do as soon as you wake up. You'd be amazed at how scattered and clouded your head is till you try to meditate as soon as you wake up.

I am not a morning person at all and never really thought it'd help me but holy shit it's like night and day. I feel collected within 30min instead of the typical 3 to 4 hours later wake up.

Also, if you take a shower in the morning, try doing it then. Not only is it relaxing but water is also an easy thing to focus on.

nathanisfat · 2016-01-11T13:12:17+00:00

No. No. Acceptance.

Don't overthink it. Try to feel yourself relax, or to count your breaths without controlling them, or to focus on how each breath feels. If your mind wanders, notice that you noticed and go back to paying attention to your breathing or whatever. Go as long or as brief as you like. Start with one breath.

idgaf- · 2016-01-11T16:44:43+00:00

but oftentimes I fall asleep during my attempts

"Sit with dignity" said Jon Kabat-Zinn in "Wherever You Go, There You Are" which is IMO the second most essential book after Mindfulness in Plain English.

Your back should be up and shoulders back, like you're relaxed but still projecting power.

If you're still sleepy, fix your sleep schedule first.

Fulp_Piction · 2016-01-11T17:40:35+00:00

YouTube: Alan Watts - Guided Meditation. Alan explains the benefits of Buddhism and meditation in a more understandable manner. A lot of his popular talks have given me great insights on stoicism, outcome independence and learning not to force anything, to quote him - "Give it away and it will come back".

Also check out r/depthhub for a comment explaining mindfulness and how it will help you let go of all your attachments. I know this sounds like pseudo-spiritual bullshit, but don't knock it until you try it.

notgivefuck · 2016-01-11T18:04:02+00:00

first you have to know what the purpose of meditation is: observing your thoughts without reacting to them. The machine that creates the thoughts must become disconnected from the spirit that receives and interprets them.

attemptist · 2016-01-11T21:12:39+00:00

Check out Headspace.com if you have trouble getting a feel for the technique or building the habit consistently through other means. The free ten day intro course is handy. There are two more ten day beginner courses that extend on that behind the pay wall.

My feeling was that the Packs were somewhat useful but didn't allow enough time to focus on straight up mindfulness meditation, so some of the benefits I was experiencing were not as present while doing them. Now I just use a meditation timer (Samsara for iOS) and guide my own meditations -- I recommend Headspace as a good month-long training course that provides you with some extra motivation to build the habit through streak stats, etc.

Zxcvbfgh · 2016-01-11T14:32:59+00:00

Lying down is the best position. Standig meditation can also be good.

If you do sitting meditation you can get pain in your neck or back it the spine is not straight. For beginners lying down is easier.

Title	Meditation Advice
Author	SatanAscending
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Date	January 11, 2016 12:21 PM UTC (10 years ago)
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