Do you meditate?

Tangatagamadda Chaddabinga Bonga Bungo · 05-07-2014 01:24PM #1

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Ten years ago, if you’d told me that I would be seriously thinking about meditation, I would have said one of us is loco,” she told the New York Times in 2007. Since her initial study with Epel, the pair have become involved in collaborations with teams around the world – as many as 50 or 60, Blackburn estimates, spinning in “wonderful directions”. Many of these focus on ways to protect telomeres from the effects of stress; trials suggest that exercise, eating healthily and social support all help. But one of the most effective interventions, apparently capable of slowing the erosion of telomeres – and perhaps even lengthening them again – is meditation.

Pherekydes · 05-07-2014 01:25PM

I medicate.

Any use?

catallus · 05-07-2014 01:28PM

No. That's when they catch you off guard. Stay vigilant!

not yet · 05-07-2014 01:28PM

I eat free range eggs and own a copy of sgt peppers lonely heart club band does that count ?

Pawn · 05-07-2014 01:30PM

meh

knird evol · 05-07-2014 01:31PM

I have for many years now lived as a hermit. Meditating
atop a mountain in the open. No access to any comforts, electricity, technology, computers or phones.

Grayson · 05-07-2014 01:31PM

not yet wrote: »

I eat free range eggs and own a copy of sgt peppers lonely heart club band does that count ?

I ate tofu last year

diomed · 05-07-2014 01:32PM

If idleness is another word for meditating then yes.

Day Lewin · 05-07-2014 01:36PM

There appears to be little enough consensus on what "meditation" actually IS

I'm not being flippant, I'd love a succinct definition. Or even a reasonably comprehensive description of the general trend, various styles, etc.

Not to mention - how do you know when you have succeeded in meditating, and not just daydreamed or "zoned out"??

I've pondered about this for a long while, researched it, tried it, asked lots of people: and everyone gives a different answer!

Raminahobbin · 05-07-2014 01:42PM

I love to meditate. I'm trying to work it into my morning ritual at present so that I do it every day.

I love this saying:
"Everyone should meditate for at least half an hour a day. If you don't have time, you should meditate for an hour."

Nemeses · 05-07-2014 02:26PM

If meditating is the same as sleeping, then yeah I do about 5-7 hours a day.

Rhys Essien · 05-07-2014 07:04PM

Mindfulness meditation seems to be spoken about a lot these days.There seems to be a lot of benefits to it.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/08/mindfulness-meditation-benefits-health_n_3016045.html

Wacker The Attacker · 05-07-2014 07:06PM

I masturbate

Trequa · 05-07-2014 07:23PM

katemarch wrote: »

There appears to be little enough consensus on what "meditation" actually IS

I'm not being flippant, I'd love a succinct definition. Or even a reasonably comprehensive description of the general trend, various styles, etc.

Not to mention - how do you know when you have succeeded in meditating, and not just daydreamed or "zoned out"??

I've pondered about this for a long while, researched it, tried it, asked lots of people: and everyone gives a different answer!

Meditation is the act of changing the perspective of your focus so that you observe your sense perceptions, thoughts and emotions. When you meditate, you became aware of your breathing and all the subtle sensations in your body. You are no longer your thoughts when you mediate.

Bafucin · 05-07-2014 07:23PM

Yes ten minutes a day on my own and once a week for 40 mins with a group. Been doing it for a few weeks now.

I am doing an Engineering PHD and I also work shifts as a rigger and sound engineer for gigs some weekends I needed somet hing to ground me.

I have a lot of money issues (I'm broke) and stress in general. I cycle and walk a lot and i try and do something went walking in nature. It really helps to do it outdoors in nature I find. Your setting is important when you are only starting like me I think.

There are many forms of meditation...for some it is a sport like running or for some it is a craft like drawing or knitting ...for some it's dance music or classical music...we all meditate in one way or another.

thebaz · 05-07-2014 07:33PM

yes - not eneogh to make me serene

uch · 06-07-2014 12:26AM

Only on the Jax, Oh please God oh please god

Corkgirl210 · 06-07-2014 12:36AM

yip..nothing like going to my inner kingdom.. all the answers lie within ;o)

cloudatlas · 06-07-2014 12:38AM

I went to a buddhist meditation class once. I'm not stressed so I don't feel like I would need it. If I had quiet time and felt run down I'd rather read or take a nap.

The Diabolical Monocle · 06-07-2014 12:43AM

Pawn wrote: »

meh

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uch · 06-07-2014 12:43AM

cloudatlas wrote: »

I went to a buddhist meditation class once. I'm not stressed so I don't feel like I would need it. If I had quiet time and felt run down I'd rather read or take a nap.

Ah c'mon everybody meditates on the Jax

Joe Doe · 06-07-2014 01:07AM

Have been meditating ever since 14, during training for a Senior Grade Belt in a variant of Wing Chun (Kung-Fu) by an Int'l Sifu Grand Master.

One key aim/benefit of meditation is the ability to reach Alpha (8 – 15Hz) brain wave frequency, available within seconds after training (Theta/Delta levels for experts).

Benefits of visiting Alpha include the activation of direct cross cerebral hemisphere communication efficiency, and the tapping into the 90% of the grey matter that most humans boast about not using. Trait gains include massive levels of creativity, visualisation skills, mental clarity, lateral based problem solving abilities and even brushes with clarvoyancy and direct biological cellular repair. Shoalin monks like to occasionally use it to move Chi through blocks of wood for the light entertainment of Westerners.

A practical useful example would be that I can remember x50 random objects in sequence within few minutes, and recall back in any order using an alpha level state of mind.

It's a massive field and contextual lifestyle factors and breathing techniques are also important.

A good introduction would be 'The Silva Technique' or Jack Black's 'Mindstore Program' (for practical applications). Both are non-religious/non-cult affiliated, thankfully.

If Costa Rica did a quick 5 sec meditation before those penalties, and during water breaks they might well still be in the World Cup.

Davarus Walrus · 06-07-2014 03:26AM

I love meditation. 15 minutes of sitting in a chair and being yourself in the morning. It's the serenity of having no judgemental thoughts. Nothing that has happened can change that. It's a wonderful perspective.

Sir Arthur Daley · 06-07-2014 03:31AM

I tried meditation once, got dressed up, music all the jazz. all was going well till the phone rang.

the_syco · 06-07-2014 03:40AM

Tried it before, but just fell asleep.

Joe Doe wrote: »

One key aim/benefit of meditation is the ability to reach Alpha (8 – 15Hz) brain wave frequency, available within seconds after training (Theta/Delta levels for experts).

How does one meditate without falling asleep?

Canis Lupus · 06-07-2014 03:41AM

Joe Doe wrote: »

A practical useful example would be that I can remember x50 random objects in sequence within few minutes, and recall back in any order using an alpha level state of mind.

Jesus, I have searching all these years for a solution to my everyday problem of needing to memorise 50 random objects and then recall them in in any order!!!

I shall start meditating right away!

AlanS181824 · 06-07-2014 03:43AM

I have done in the past but I don't do it often!

Joe Doe · 06-07-2014 04:01AM

the_syco wrote: »

Tried it before, but just fell asleep. How does one meditate without falling asleep?

Sit upright ideally with legs crossed, you can still slow wave activity without becoming unconscious/asleep. Assuming normal sleep position won't help

Canis Lupus wrote: »

Jesus, I have searching all these years for a solution to my everyday problem of needing to memorise 50 random objects and then recall them in in any order!!!I shall start meditating right away!

Well ever need write a shopping list or quadrant one project list? Not me

Other examples would be that the more experienced choose not to feel pain at the dentist or require any anaesthetics for surgery by combining techniques with self-hypnosis.

You can also combine with other mind techniques such as NLP for creating handy physiological evoked mental-triggers etc. ahh the power of the mind.

Likely too it will aid spiritual enlightenment, if you want that sort of thing / careful now Ted.

Davarus Walrus · 06-07-2014 04:02AM

Headspace.com do a lovely 10 minute session. Mindfulness is the most wonderful thing you can incorporate into your life. Serenity is beautiful.

AlanS181824 · 06-07-2014 04:20AM

Davarus Walrus wrote: »

Headspace.com do a lovely 10 minute session. Mindfulness is the most wonderful thing you can incorporate into your life. Serenity is beautiful.

Thanks! Signed up for an account there now.

Can't sleep, it's 4am, may as well meditate! :P

Joe Doe · 06-07-2014 04:53AM

brainsync.com/free-guided-meditation-online ¦ have some free ones too, find these are more 'quick fix' based rather than the more encompassing silva/mindstore ones or by reading up on traditional methods.

The tracks use 'harmonically layered binaural beat frequencies' to influence base wave rates, 'tis a bit hit and miss and certainly not as catchy as an AC/DC track. Some claims of aura kindling and euphoria may be slightly exaggerated.

Some of these more recent advanced mind technologies can be a bit too quick fix (changing your music collection from 440 to 432hz springs to mind!), worth exploring all the same. e.g. NLP isn't really any better than using Covey's 'essential basic habits of character'. Mindfulness meditation is popular but some more commercially minded health groups/cults may view it as the new cash cow too. Still does no harm in the same way yoga does no harm.

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