Mindfulness and Meditation.

Aongus Von Bismarck

I've recently incorporated mindful practice into my daily routine. Taking 10 minutes before breakfast to focus on body awareness and the overwhelming beauty of our ability to breathe.
Focusing on where we are and how we feel at that very moment. I'll admit to being a sceptic.

My partner introduced me to the idea of mindfulness. 6 months later and I've thrown off many of the ideas that I've formed around my ego.

Has anyone else embraced the simple joy of mindfulness?

Axel Lamp

No

sheesh

go for you op

Sheep Lover

I have to have a good routine with meditation and wellbeing, OP.

I deal with snotty financial types in Germany so I need all the calm, patience and understanding I can get.

qt3.14

Axel Lamp wrote: »

No

Ah sure give it a go.

Custardpi

I shower & take a shít once a day. That's more than enough "body awareness" time for me.

Notanumber

Had to Google mindfulness, each to their own. Don't think I could take it seriously.

Chancer3001

Mindfulness increases smugness by 80000000000%

Desolation Of Smug

Chancer3001 wrote: »

Mindfulness increases smugness by 80000000000%

This is true. I used to be just Desolate, then I started mindfulness and mediation.

That was a bad error on my part. I spent 6 months learning how to settle rows between people while concentrating on my breathing.

Robsweezie

Custardpi wrote:

I shower & take a shít once a day. That's more than enough "body awareness" time for me.

I think that one post just sums up after hours for me :-)

Axel Lamp

qt3.14 wrote: »

Ah sure give it a go.

Ah ok then you smooth talking bollocks ya

Ave Sodalis

I find it brilliant and would highly highly recommend it.

If anyone is being a snob about it, kindly inform them that they're doing it wrong

For Forks Sake

Chancer3001 wrote: »

Mindfulness increases smugness by 80000000000%

Even the term mindfulness irritates me tbh.

kneemos

For Forks Sake wrote: »

Even the term mindfulness irritates me tbh.

It is annoying,up there with the even more annoying "wellness".

The whole living in the moment thing is to be recommended though.

todders

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Taking 10 minutes before breakfast to focus on body awareness

It was called w@nking in my day, plain and simple

KomradeBishop

It works. Great for taking the edge off of something you may be worrying over, or anxiety you may be feeling in a specific situation, by refocusing your attention.

The Diabolical Monocle

Mindfulness bad. Want escape reality. Credit card bill.

ClovenHoof

Ahhhhhh Scientology in the workplace.

More and more companies are making their staff work longer hours and instead of extra pay, they get meditation rooms and mindfulness.

All bollox. I want money.

Jawgap

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

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Has anyone else embraced the simple joy of mindfulness?

On the jacks count? It's the only time I get any peace.......

Donkey Oaty

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

6 months later and I've thrown off many of the ideas that I've formed around my ego.

You've hung on to a few of the old ways, though, haven't you? Here's what you wrote on this forum two days ago:

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

I find myself drawn to other intelligent, generous and perceptive people

Aongus, you are a card.:)

tomwaterford

something id love to get into properly if im honest:)

Ave Sodalis

ClovenHoof wrote: »

Ahhhhhh Scientology in the workplace.

It actually has Buddhist origins....

KomradeBishop

It's something that, more and more lately, has had scientific research showing positive results lately - so while it sounds kind of new-agey, it's actually got a real benefit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness#Scientific_research

Ave Sodalis

KomradeBishop wrote: »

so while it sounds kind of new-agey

Even though it's been practiced for thousands of years

todders

todders wrote: »

It was called w@nking in my day, plain and simple

For 10 minutes before breakfast?

Snap, crackle, and POP.

Aongus Von Bismarck

sup_dude wrote: »

Even though it's been practiced for thousands of years

This is what I've found so insightful. The ability to stop and breathe is an idea that all mammals find useful. Watch a cat or dog breathing. We've lost that ability to connect though.

I work in a high-pressure environment. Lots of money, lots of stress, lots of long hours. It's very enjoyable when in the crux of it, but I've found being able to take 3 minutes out of life to stop and be mindful has had tremendous emotional, physical and mental benefits.

This it the 3 minute practice that I have encorporated into my life. It's based on no religion, no belief system, or ideology.

Your Superior

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

This is what I've found so insightful. The ability to stop and breathe is an idea that all mammals find useful. Watch a cat or dog breathing. We've lost that ability to connect though.

I work in a high-pressure environment. Lots of money, lots of stress, lots of long hours. It's very enjoyable when in the crux of it, but I've found being able to take 3 minutes out of life to stop and be mindful has had tremendous emotional, physical and mental benefits.

This it the 3 minute practice that I have encorporated into my life. It's based on no religion, no belief system, or ideology.

If your job has long hours and causes stress, you're either in the wrong job, or in the right job but doing it badly.

My wife bought the Mark Williams book that your clip was taken from a few years ago. It has it's good points, but is terribly clichéd.

To avoid stress i'd simply recommend thinking like this: Is it something I can change? If yes, don't worry about it. If no? Don't worry about it.

SEPT 23 1989

I am passionate about Mindfulness:mad:

Ruu

Absolutely, great to settle the nerves before a race or downtime after a busy work day. I am a big fan of Jon Kabat-Zin

Ave Sodalis

Your Superior wrote: »

To avoid stress i'd simply recommend thinking like this: Is it something I can change? If yes, don't worry about it. If no? Don't worry about it.

I used to think like that, and still do for the most part. However, it doesn't account for the unknown or consequences which are common causes of stress as a reaction. If you've a deadline with a huge amount of work due, your stress levels are going to rise if you don't know whether you can do it or not. If not meeting the deadline results in the loss of a job or failing a module etc, then that's going to cause stress. It's dealing with that stress that is easier in this moment rather trying to avoid it.
Also, meditation has been shown to increase brain capacity and focus so these deadlines will be easier to meet.
http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2006/02/meditation-found-to-increase-brain-size/
http://www.iflscience.com/brain/how-meditation-affects-brain
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149763414000724
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811911007531

The Peanut

I had to attend a parents/teacher meeting for the kids yesterday. I know my older lad has poor concentration and finds it hard to stay sitting for long. His teacher - whom I would previously considered a practical ,sensible woman - asks me would we consider introducing him to mindfulness; it would really help his concentration. Now, maybe I'm underestimating the magic of mindfulness; I can see how it would be of benefit to some adults. But a child? He's 8 ffs. He can't think beyond hurling, his DS or what's for dinner. Let him be a child and we'll continue to work on his behaviour.

Is it just so in vogue now that it's becoming a fix-it-all solution?

kylith

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

body awareness and the overwhelming beauty of our ability to breathe.

Focusing on where we are and how we feel at that very moment.

I've thrown off many of the ideas that I've formed around my ego.

This is the kind of stuff that makes me want to punch the mindfulness crowd in the throat.

I worked in a place before that tried to make me go to this. Basically in lieu of lunch, and I'd have to make up the time I'd then have missed from work because of, y'know, needing to eat lunch by staying late. I told them to jog on, I'd rather just do my work, thanks.

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

This is what I've found so insightful. The ability to stop and breathe is an idea that all mammals find useful. Watch a cat or dog breathing. We've lost that ability to connect though.

Dogs and cats don't give a sht about breathing. And the only thing they're interested in connecting with is the tantalising aromas of another animal's arse.

Maximus Alexander

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

This is what I've found so insightful. The ability to stop and breathe is an idea that all mammals find useful. Watch a cat or dog breathing. We've lost that ability to connect though.

This is only entry level stuff though, wait until you get further into it. I'll tell you what, nothing makes you appreciate breathing like having a 240 pound Russian wrap your head in clingfilm and hold it under the water for 180 seconds.

I've incorporated this into my daily routine and it makes me feel just wonderful.

Aongus Von Bismarck

kylith wrote: »

This is the kind of stuff that makes me want to punch the mindfulness crowd in the throat.

I worked in a place before that tried to make me go to this. Basically in lieu of lunch, and I'd have to make up the time I'd then have missed from work because of, y'know, needing to eat lunch by staying late. I told them to jog on, I'd rather just do my work, thanks.

While I practice mindfulness for relaxation and self-discovery, I've also heard it helps people who suffer from anger issues. There are a lot of angry young men posting on sites like this who could do with practicing a 10 minute bodyscan from time-to-time.

Headspace is a great app that has the opening 10 sessions for free. Great way to start exploring the topic.

Birneybau

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

While I practice mindfulness for relaxation and self-discovery, I've also heard it helps people who suffer from anger issues. There are a lot of angry young men posting on sites like this who could do with practicing a 10 minute bodyscan from time-to-time.

Headspace is a great app that has the opening 10 sessions for free. Great way to start exploring the topic.

I think that some things just trigger people's anger on this site...

Magico Gonzalez

I try a limited form of it on the subway (subte) here. I don't shut my eyes as it's not the sort of place for ignoring your surroundings but I do try just to listen to the sounds that people and the subway make thinking about nothing and just kind of "accepting" the sounds and sights in the moment.

I generally manage a few minutes before thoughts intrude but it does seem to help manage a fairly hot and unpleasant journey pass more quickly. Not sure if it fits into the mindfulness craze?

pharmaton

I'm in the vortex, yeah.

mikom

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Has anyone else embraced the simple joy of mindfulness?

Flutterin bantam, Fulton crown and Sarge are said to partake in it when not engaging in daisychaining each other.

Aongus Von Bismarck

mikom wrote: »

Flutterin bantam, Fulton crown and Sarge are said to partake in it when not engaging in daisychaining each other.

Why do you follow me around like a beggar posting gibberish? Go post your unfunny schtick somewhere else.

mikom

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Go post your unfunny schtick somewhere else.

The irony.

Mark Tapley

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

I've recently incorporated mindful practice into my daily routine. Taking 10 minutes before breakfast to focus on body awareness and the overwhelming beauty of our ability to breathe.
Focusing on where we are and how we feel at that very moment. I'll admit to being a sceptic.

My partner introduced me to the idea of mindfulness. 6 months later and I've thrown off many of the ideas that I've formed around my ego.

Has anyone else embraced the simple joy of mindfulness?

Any chance it will stop you posting your usual pretentious maunderings.

Sky King

Gluten free organic locally-sourced hand-crafted artisan fair trade boutique Ray D'Arcy triathlon mindfullness is what I practice.

previous user

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

I've recently incorporated mindful practice into my daily routine. Taking 10 minutes before breakfast to focus on body awareness and the overwhelming beauty of our ability to breathe.
Focusing on where we are and how we feel at that very moment. I'll admit to being a sceptic.

My partner introduced me to the idea of mindfulness. 6 months later and I've thrown off many of the ideas that I've formed around my ego.

Has anyone else embraced the simple joy of mindfulness?

You've got me curious now, what are the many ideas that we form around our ego?

Dormtrume

previous user wrote: »

You've got me curious now, what are the many ideas that we form around our ego?

Your ego is essentially "the story of who you are" in your head, it's ultimately a fiction that that causes negative emotions, depression and even suicide.

Aongus Von Bismarck

Dormtrume wrote: »

Your ego is essentially "the story of who you are" in your head, it's ultimately a fiction that that causes negative emotions, depression and even suicide.

Excellent summation Dormtrume. Couldn't have put it better myself. Simple enough for most readers here to understand.

Desolation Of Smug

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Excellent summation Dormtrume. Couldn't have put it better myself. Simple enough for most readers here to understand.

I concur.

Have you found 10 minutes to be sufficient time to visit the edges of your ego? I would have thought you'd require a bit longer to do that. Hours perhaps?

Ave Sodalis

Desolation Of Smug wrote: »

I concur.

Have you found 10 minutes to be sufficient time to visit the edges of your ego? I would have thought you'd require a bit longer to do that. Hours perhaps?

10 mins might be just enough to relax you. It would take hours of meditation and mindfulness to start addressing and dissolving your ego.

Renegade Mechanic

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

I've recently incorporated mindful practice into my daily routine. Taking 10 minutes before breakfast to focus on body awareness and the overwhelming beauty of our ability to breathe.
Focusing on where we are and how we feel at that very moment. I'll admit to being a sceptic.

My partner introduced me to the idea of mindfulness. 6 months later and I've thrown off many of the ideas that I've formed around my ego.

Has anyone else embraced the simple joy of mindfulness?

Really? Just rub one out, mate. Be way simpler!

Aongus Von Bismarck

Anger and Mindfulness

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I've noticed a "fitness" craze taking off in the last few years in Ireland, perhaps a "mindfulness" trend will be next, leading to an increase in "wellness" over all. That's good, there's a lot of negativity out there.

Ave Sodalis

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Anger and Mindfulness

That's a depressing article... "terror and fear surround us" "we live in a violent, strife- filled era"