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6 years ago in #meditation by inquiringtimes (64)
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Ah, yes, lots of cushions; made myself so comfy that I fell asleep during an all-night zazen! The other monks teased me in the morning, but at least I didn't snore.
Actually, nowadays I just sit on a chair in Taoist posture - I need my knees for walking.
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What's the taoist posture?
Just sitting on a chair, like this image (just over half way down the article): https://aaaummm.wordpress.com/2011/02/22/taoist-yoga-and-the-microcosmic-orbit/
I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying and gaining traction through meditation. Attachment really does mess with the soul. That was also a major hurdle for myself coming into the new year.
I like to think that I am attached to the future, and anything else is dynamically in flux. So it's called Anapana?
I actually do this specific type of meditation! Given, I only do it to help set me up for sleeping. I observe only my breath, and after a while- It's automatic and I'm not controlling through conscious effort. Next, I allow thoughts to come in and out without attaching feeling or opinions to them.
The only thoughts we are responsible for are indeed the ones we are attached to. At first it was difficult, randomly thinking about weird or destructive shit here and there. The I learned to just watch the thoughts come and go, just impressions.
As I get closer to sleeping, those thoughts begin to become an ever-changing picture, then scenes. Sometimes I shock back awake, or fall asleep from here.
Again- Meditation is amazing! While I may not start out with an hour right off the bat, 20 minutes at a time can really benefit me!
yeah, well... my mind is tattered... an hour isn't enough for me. but an hour a day, for life? well, it can surely only help
I’ve never heard of Anapana, sounds great! Definitely following your blog. I’m also writing on meditations, feel free to check out my blog and also my followed list for some resources that may may be useful. Enjoy!
When I read your " Just observe " I heard the hard voice of S N Goenka, a Vipassana Teacher in my hears ^^
I am also trying to meditate. Not so easy. But I will keep trying and trying until it works :-)
Good luck with it.
have you done the 10 day retreat?
Having the discipline to meditate is hard, but hitting rock bottom in life is harder...
How is it like to meditate for an hour?
Judging by my experience it's 1 hour sitting at the same spot trying not to think your legs are getting numb, your back is itchy, you must sneeze etc... :P
yeah, all that stuff too :)
"Clinging to my desires is the root of all of my suffering." what a powerful post!
I am doing just this part: "I'll find some pictures, run this text through Grammarly, have a smoke, sit for an hour, and then watch cartoons until I fall asleep." love u friend.
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I also meditate every day. It's been over a year since I've started doing it. I as well try to focus on the breath, but thoughts can be quite distracting! After like 20 minutes pass, it starts feeling like my body slowly dissapears. It feels so good, but I know I shouldn't focus on the feeling. I just have to observe, but sometimes it's hard!
Wow I admire you, to be so long in one position and completely relaxed and still is a lot for me, I am too restless, besides that if I spend time in that position when I stop, it would hurt my whole body. :(
just observe... there is some discomfort involved.
I imagine that with daily practice that discomfort is disappearing and your body is adapting.
Nice, so happy for the constant practice!!! That's such a great way to establish a new habit that is so rewarding in long term. I've been into constant meditation practice for an over a year now, every single day different types of meditations and kriyas. Love it, has totally changed my life and I'd never go back to have it any other way :)
I've "tried" meditating quite a few times, but my mind doesn't wonder off after a couple of breaths, it wonders off after (or even during) the first breath. Also, in a classic meditation sitting position my back feels uncomfortable immediately and starts to hurt after a couple of minutes.
Today, I'll try meditating for an hour in a lying position and see how that goes. Thank you for the inspiration, @inquiringtimes.
Do you ever try sitting on a cushion and have your back rested against a sofa or wall? It's one of the ways to prolong the meditation, rest your lower back so you feel comfortable and can sit for longer :) Have an awesome meditation :)