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[–]Icecoldradiator 6 points7 points8 points 9 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
You become more aware and would realize that you are right now searching for reasons so that you don't have to do it because you are too lazy. No offense ;)
[–]Ayoung4u1 point2 points3 points 9 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
None taken. I will meditate deeply on your response ;)
[–]topdog822 points3 points4 points 9 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
yes. this shit changed my life. like a complete 180 degree turn around. I can trace it to the day I began meditating. my friends, girls in my life, career success etc.
I may even go as far as to say yoga and meditation helped me more than lifting
[–]Ayoung4u0 points1 point2 points 9 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Do you take yoga classes or self teach?
[–]topdog822 points3 points4 points 9 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
the app for the iphone "yoga studios" for yoga. look up "sam harris waking up podcast" he should have some self-guided meditations
i would sit down preferably empty/light stomach, no nicotine, no hangover, not stoned on anything, and after a good night of sleep. obviously its hard to get all of those. but one of those guided meditations daily and taken seriously will work.
maybe try "headspace" the iphone app for meditation. it took a lot of patience to make it work. keep at it. WELL worth the benefits
[–]Willkuer_0 points1 point2 points 9 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
The point of the placebo effect is that it has an effect...
I am not sure if it only coincides with meditation but I am more calm in discussions that formerly hit my core. I'd say that's due to meditation.
I never feel sadness or anger for more than 10 minutes.
[–]legion_emt0 points1 point2 points 9 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
As someone who has never practiced meditation, and lives stressed out, I would like to start trying mediation. Would any of you mind recommending ways to begin?
[–]Yashugan000 points1 point2 points 9 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yes, avoid religious inspired classes. Many organisations have open meditation, i imagine the cult stuff starts bleeding in at the edges as you get more invested.
I have no personal experience with this, but I've been warned. Factual or not, I'm heeding the warning
I like the mindful meditation guides by sam harris on soundcloud.
There is a short ~9 min version and a longer one spannong something like 21 minutes.
[–]TheRedINTP0 points1 point2 points 9 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/about/vipassana
I can highly recommend going to a ten day course, even as a beginner. They will teach you a technique and over the course of the ten days it is explained a little each night. You stay over like camp, no cell phones, no talking for 9 days, fed healthy meals, go for walks in the woods or some outdoor environment. I went from practicing inconsistently for about 20 minutes arcs time and confused about what to do to meditating two hours every day for 3 months and continuing. It may seem extreme, but it's worth it.
[–]byers189010 points1 point2 points 9 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Mental clarity. An easier time making decisions.
[–]Eldrath0 points1 point2 points 9 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
After meditating for 10 mins, I gain razor-sharp focus and could do my work for around 1 hour without faltering in concentration.
Been meditating for around 2 months+. 3 times daily.
[–]snaptogrid0 points1 point2 points 9 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
It's common for meditators to find they develop a little perspective on their mental and emotional processes, which in everyday terms tends to mean you're calmer, petty shit doesn't bother you as much as it normally does, and you can face what you really need to face with more clarity than usual. All big benefits, IMHO. Life still sucks and has its irritations, imperfections and challenges. But the "drama" level gets turned way down.
It's fun to explore different schools and styles but one that a lot of Westerners find pleasing and helpful is Vipassana, aka "mindfulness meditation." Recordings and videos are good, and Google is your friend. But why not see if there's a school or instructor near you? Doing it in the flesh with other people can be a great experience.
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