Thanks for the journal entry. It provided a good reminder of the technique of using a "return" word to bring back a wondering mind. Hope you don't mind some...
I have started typing it out in Word as an approach to understanding it. I will review your post as I type and come back with notes, ideas etc. I should finish...
I am fairly new to regular meditation. I understand where you are. I was just there. At first, what I was doing felt very forced, as if I were trying to make...
... (1) As my dear old piano teacher said, poor practice sessions always occur before another leap to a higher plateau of skill. Don't get discourage. Progress...
Hello Eveneon, Hope you have a pleasant flight next week. I look forward to hearing about it. Glad you will be joining in on the journal idea. From my limited ...
Date: June 7 Time: 8:30am Duration: @30 minutes Technique: Focus on breath and body awareness. Posture: sitting cross legged, eyes closed Today's session I had...
Hi everyone. I haven't checked in on the message board in a few weeks and was excited to see how much activity has been going on. This is great. I think the...
This could be a duplicate. I thought I posted it but did not find it on the site. Hi Barb, I am not sure if your post was directed at me. In case it was this...
Here's another article from The Inner Traveler that may put "bad" meditations in perspective. I hope it helps: A Bad Meditation Can Be A Good Meditation You're...
Very sorry to hear about your sleep apnea. I look forward to hearing your breakthrough. I was wondering if we could start a thread on quieting the mind? I was...
Hello Ramon, Thanks for such a detailed explanation of your meditation technique. I am overwhelmed with the detail. It will take me a while to read, understand...
I apologize if I sounded whiny and complaining in my last post. To give you some background -- I have done a lot of work forgiving myself when my mind strays ...
... Could you describe these waves in more detail? From where do they originate, and how do they actually feel? 1) Tongue tip held lightly between teeth - is...
Thank you for these very wise words. The next time an apparent lull happens I will try to quiet the chatter and be receptive to the Silence. With much...
Hello Lesley, Glad you are coming out of lurkerdom. Please use whatever format you feel comfortable with and post any time you are free. I am ready to change...
Thanks Bob. I would just like to add that there are deeper benefits that do not become apparent until you start posting. When you write things down, you bring...
Hello Barb, I am sorry this has to be a quick reply. It is 2 a.m. and I have to go to sleep soon. Have you tried approaching quieting the mind as fun? If I...
Hello Kmckenxie92765, There is a positive side to this which is that we can share our experiences and grow from what we share. Your post has set in motion...
After reading posts from others telling what happens when they meditate, I am more disheartened than ever. Obviously, I haven't a clue. The only indicator I...
Hello Bob, I am lost for words. I feel very humbled. Please feel free to publish. Cheers...Tony PS - I will also contact you personally [Non-text portions of...
Hello Ramon. Thanks for posting your journal entry. It has been fascinating reading and I have a ton of questions. If I can just start with a few. 1) Tongue...
Hello supernik2001, I started meditation after I read in a book how good it was for your health. My initial attempts were very crude - I hardly remember what I...
Journal Entry - Ramon Date: Wednesday June 5 Type: (1) seated in chair Type: (2) Variation:Tongue tip held lightly between teeth Focusing the silent word...
... If I could find my copy of Gowan's book 'Trance, Art and Creativity," I could quote you relevant passages. ... (one hour later) Having turned the house...
i was just wandering if any of you would share any insights with me of how you felt when you began meditating and how you feel now and how much better you feel...
