Do you meditate?

Recently, I have been soul-searching. Trying to find peace. 

One of my closest friends who I hold in high regard recommeneded meditation.

I have to say, I have never been so peaceful in my whole entire life. 

Have you ever tried to meditate? I highly recommend it. Tell me how it makes you feel.

I enjoy it very much. Mostly how much I realize the things I'm stressed over are arbitrary.

In the traditional sense? No. I do enjoy just sitting outside and just letting the sounds and sights of nature take over my thoughts.

No

I enjoy it very much. Mostly how much I realize the things I'm stressed over are arbitrary.

Blueresident87

What is meditating exactly? I always thought meditating was to sit on a mat, arms out at length with your index fingers touching their corresponding thumbs while making "omm" noises.

What is meditating exactly? I always thought meditating was to sit on a mat, arms out at length with your index fingers touching their corresponding thumbs while making "omm" noises.

sune_Gem

What is meditating exactly? I always thought meditating was to sit on a mat, arms out at length with your index fingers touching their corresponding thumbs while making "omm" noises.

sune_Gem

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What is meditating exactly? I always thought meditating was to sit on a mat, arms out at length with your index fingers touching their corresponding thumbs while making "omm" noises.

Pirate700

How so does one go about this? Maybe I should give it a shot.

What is meditating exactly? I always thought meditating was to sit on a mat, arms out at length with your index fingers touching their corresponding thumbs while making "omm" noises.

sune_Gem

Edit: To cont: Sounds are neither postive or negative. We only interpret them as such. So try changing your awareness to the various sounds all around you. You don't need to force any of this either. You'll notice you can do it without any effort at all. Just be aware of the noises around you. That's just to start. You can find guides on the internet that can give you more information. 

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What is meditating exactly? I always thought meditating was to sit on a mat, arms out at length with your index fingers touching their corresponding thumbs while making "omm" noises.

sune_Gem

How so does one go about this? Maybe I should give it a shot.

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What is meditating exactly? I always thought meditating was to sit on a mat, arms out at length with your index fingers touching their corresponding thumbs while making "omm" noises.

chrisrooR

[QUOTE="sune_Gem"]

What is meditating exactly? I always thought meditating was to sit on a mat, arms out at length with your index fingers touching their corresponding thumbs while making "omm" noises.

chrisrooR

Edit: To cont: Sounds are neither postive or negative. We only interpret them as such. So try changing your awareness to the various sounds all around you. You don't need to force any of this either. You'll notice you can do it without any effort at all. Just be aware of the noises around you. That's just to start. You can find guides on the internet that can give you more information. 

So basically it's just the act of getting lost in thought?

I masturbitate

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What is meditating exactly? I always thought meditating was to sit on a mat, arms out at length with your index fingers touching their corresponding thumbs while making "omm" noises.

Pirate700

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[QUOTE="sune_Gem"]

What is meditating exactly? I always thought meditating was to sit on a mat, arms out at length with your index fingers touching their corresponding thumbs while making "omm" noises.

sune_Gem

Edit: To cont: Sounds are neither postive or negative. We only interpret them as such. So try changing your awareness to the various sounds all around you. You don't need to force any of this either. You'll notice you can do it without any effort at all. Just be aware of the noises around you. That's just to start. You can find guides on the internet that can give you more information. 

So basically it's just the act of getting lost in thought?

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[QUOTE="chrisrooR"] Depends on the kind of meditation you're talking about. The basic meditation on awareness of watching your own breathing and sensations around you can be very relaxing. You don't need to be sitting in any type of way. Just slowly pay attention and be aware of whatever moment you're in. Then gradually shift your attention to your breath, and how it's both a conscious and unconscious action. You can consciously control your own breath while at the same time feel that you breath completely automatically when you're not conscious of it. Breath as you do automatically, but just watch the breath without consciously trying to control it.

 

Edit: To cont: Sounds are neither postive or negative. We only interpret them as such. So try changing your awareness to the various sounds all around you. You don't need to force any of this either. You'll notice you can do it without any effort at all. Just be aware of the noises around you. That's just to start. You can find guides on the internet that can give you more information. 

chrisrooR

So basically it's just the act of getting lost in thought?

My mind's kind of an enigma of madness though. :|

I'll look up some tutorials and such or tips on YouTube I think. Thanks for the advice.

No. 

In the traditional sense? No. I do enjoy just sitting outside and just letting the sounds and sights of nature take over my thoughts.

Pirate700

That is still meditation though. I think clearing your thoughts is the main point of it anyhow.

:P

Not as much as I ought to

Now when I get stressed I usually go for long walks, masturbate or take some benzos.

No I do not...my mind is much too noisy a place to ever allow quiet and calm to take hold of it. 

No I do not...my mind is much too noisy a place to ever allow quiet and calm to take hold of it. 

Lord_Daemon

It's darn hard - really tough in fact. I've tried a few times but I should persevere a little I guess...

Oooooooooooommmmmmelet noooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmnom

Not recently. I did in the Yoga class I took last year. I'd rather go into savasana pose than meditate. 

I don't.

I don't think I can, my ears were damaged as a kid and now I have a ringing in my ears that wont go away. I wish I could meditate though.metroidprime55

I can't clear my mind, that's why I have such a problem getting to sleep; thoughts come unbidden and segue to other thoughts.

Occasionally. It is after all proven to be good for you.

The day I realized the universe doesn't give a sh!t about me or my life, I ceased the need to dwell inwardly. Life is way too short to waste sitting around trying to empty the mind when there are so many possibilities to fill it.Zeviander

In the traditional sense? No. I do enjoy just sitting outside and just letting the sounds and sights of nature take over my thoughts.

Pirate700

Would this count? I try to spend atleast 1-3 days a week(sometimes less, sometimes more) laying down and just listening to music. Closing my eyes, and just relaxing. Usually for 30-90 minutes. Meditation?

The universe is on your side bro. Nothing wrong with meditating. We clear our mind so we can think more. Get rid of the little so we can see the big.MgamerBD

[QUOTE="MgamerBD"]The universe is on your side bro. Nothing wrong with meditating. We clear our mind so we can think more. Get rid of the little so we can see the big.Zeviander

Would this count? I try to spend atleast 1-3 days a week(sometimes less, sometimes more) laying down and just listening to music. Closing my eyes, and just relaxing. Usually for 30-90 minutes. Meditation?

Wolfetan