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...
Time: Conceptually, this makes sense. If I were enlightened, I could probably say that from experience, this is true. Until I am enlightened, how do I use this...
I am sorry if my reply was not clear. What I meant to say was, there is a benefit that is not apparent now, but will become apparent at some time, often quite...
what you are saying is i should find the time. that even though i think i am not getting anything from my meditation. iam still getting some thing from the...
Keep trying! It took me some time to get the hang of it. Also, it really helps to be surrounded by an inspiring atmosphere; open a windows to let in fresh...
... From: Tony Osime To: meditationsocietyofamerica@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 11:37 AM Subject: Meditation depth scale - Ramon Ramon, I have...
Thanks Ramon, Please could you post the scale in the files section so we can review it. Do you think we could come up with our own scale? I see depth scale as...
I like your suggestion, Tony. I would also add something else: for years I've been frustrated by the lack of an adequate language to define a 'depth scale' for...
I have a suggestion I would like to present to our group. Please let me know what you think. Many of us meditate daily. My sense is that most of us have new...
Thank you for the informative post. Could you go further on the endorphin release. I have experienced very pleasant feelings during meditation, often about 10...
