FabSwingers.com forum: Meditation

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Do any of you regularly meditate?

What sort? Benefits? Drawbacks? Couldn't get on with it?

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"Do any of you regularly meditate?

What sort? Benefits? Drawbacks? Couldn't get on with it?

I wouldn't call it meditating.

But I regularly zone out in the bath with the ipod on and the light off.

Very stress relieving!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Am sure jools goes into a meditative state when she is on ebay, it's like the rest of the world doesn't exist.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

I do taichi... the movement and meditation do really energize me

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I do taichi... the movement and meditation do really energize me "

I have been considering whether I should look at one with movement.

Thanks.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Do any of you regularly meditate?

What sort? Benefits? Drawbacks? Couldn't get on with it?

I wouldn't call it meditating.

But I regularly zone out in the bath with the ipod on and the light off.

Very stress relieving!

I can't do baths. I seem to remember your posts always used to come at bath time.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Am sure jools goes into a meditative state when she is on ebay, it's like the rest of the world doesn't exist. "

Does it bring her inner peace?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Am sure jools goes into a meditative state when she is on ebay, it's like the rest of the world doesn't exist.

Does it bring her inner peace?"

Yes and lots of cheap clothing.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

"I do taichi... the movement and meditation do really energize me

I have been considering whether I should look at one with movement.

Thanks."
I thought you did yoga

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I do taichi... the movement and meditation do really energize me

I have been considering whether I should look at one with movement.

Thanks.I thought you did yoga

I do but we don't meditate where I do it. We do laugh a lot though. It's also about to end and I need to find what I will do next.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have my own version that I find very relaxing. I came to it after trying a variety of methods. I had to learn about kundalini meditation after a spontaneous awakening.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I have my own version that I find very relaxing. I came to it after trying a variety of methods. I had to learn about kundalini meditation after a spontaneous awakening."

The way of the snake... It's my Chinese birth year so maybe I should explore it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have my own version that I find very relaxing. I came to it after trying a variety of methods. I had to learn about kundalini meditation after a spontaneous awakening.

The way of the snake... It's my Chinese birth year so maybe I should explore it.

Not for the fainthearted

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I tried it at Uni, but couldn't get on with it. My brain kept drifting off on tangents, such as would elephants make good window cleaners.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I tried it at Uni, but couldn't get on with it. My brain kept drifting off on tangents, such as would elephants make good window cleaners.

That's the very reason I need to explore it.

I think you'd need two elephants. One has to hold the ladder.

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By *obbytupperMan
over a year ago

Menston near Ilkley

"I tried it at Uni, but couldn't get on with it. My brain kept drifting off on tangents, such as would elephants make good window cleaners.

That's the very reason I need to explore it.

I think you'd need two elephants. One has to hold the ladder.

The whole point is, with an elephant you don't need a ladder, it's reach and wash.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do any of you regularly meditate?

What sort? Benefits? Drawbacks? Couldn't get on with it?

I really want to try this!

Keeping an eye on this thread

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

"Do any of you regularly meditate?

What sort? Benefits? Drawbacks? Couldn't get on with it?

I really want to try this!

Keeping an eye on this thread

Ditto. Might help with the corset issue too *stiffles giggle*

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

I have seen meditation classes local to me all to do with Buddism which I was tempted with. Maybe I should stop being a ditherer and just dive in and try it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I meditate. I use mindfulness meditation.

Recommend it highly.

Can be done sitting quietly or during activity. Its about being in the moment.

And if its done sitting quietly and youre thoughts keep invading, you accept them and bring your attention back to 'stillness'

This is kind of the point of it. Reminding yourself, you are not your thoughts. You exist above your thoughts. Your thoughts come and go. You are training your mind not to be pulled into your brain's flighty, temporary fancies.

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch

I'm an atheist and enjoy yoga, yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises

I would suggest if one practices both yoga and controlling ones breath the meditation part falls into place xx

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By *ola.Woman
over a year ago

Just where I need to be.

I started meditation about 18 months ago. Very hard at the beginning. I wanted to calm the inner me and quieten my mind. Still rears its ugly head when I get stressed. To actually sit and clear your mind is very hard, but it does come. There are plenty of tips out there for beginners. Just do the best you can every day, and then let it go!

At moment I am back to twice a day, early morning and evening as I am supporting a family member in crisis and I could recognise in myself that I needed to relax and let the stress out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm an atheist and enjoy yoga, yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises

I would suggest if one practices both yoga and controlling ones breath the meditation part falls into place xx"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd get bored.

Meditation would annoy the shit out of me within 5 minutes.

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By *ola.Woman
over a year ago

Just where I need to be.

"I'd get bored.

Meditation would annoy the shit out of me within 5 minutes. "

5 minutes is good for a beginner.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I meditate twice daily. Sets me up for day and relaxes me at end of day. Joys of being psychic xx

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I have seen meditation classes local to me all to do with Buddism which I was tempted with. Maybe I should stop being a ditherer and just dive in and try it

I'm going to a Buddhist talk on meditation tomorrow as part of my exploration and preparation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm just not susceptible......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do any of you regularly meditate?

What sort? Benefits? Drawbacks? Couldn't get on with it?

I really want to try this!

Keeping an eye on this thread

Ditto. Might help with the corset issue too *stiffles giggle*"

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I don't mediate but I can reach an intense form of altered consciousness.

Not easy saying that without sounding like a pretentious knob, but there ya goes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't mediate but I can reach an intense form of altered consciousness.

Not easy saying that without sounding like a pretentious knob, but there ya goes. "

Hey Steve,,,,, there's nothing pretentious about feeling a little light headed during a fevered arse pounding session....

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

been exploring this for about a year, its not easy if one is a 'bit of a thinker' but its been very interesting and beneficial thus far..

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"I don't mediate but I can reach an intense form of altered consciousness.

Not easy saying that without sounding like a pretentious knob, but there ya goes.

Hey Steve,,,,, there's nothing pretentious about feeling a little light

headed during a fevered arse pounding

session....

I can well imagine!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"been exploring this for about a year, its not easy if one is a 'bit of a thinker' but its been very interesting and beneficial thus far..

Have you tried it with a candle. Stare into the candle light, it helps the focus.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"been exploring this for about a year, its not easy if one is a 'bit of a thinker' but its been very interesting and beneficial thus far..

Have you tried it with a candle. Stare into the candle light, it helps the focus.

It will focus your pain receptors if you lean in too close.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"been exploring this for about a year, its not easy if one is a 'bit of a thinker' but its been very interesting and beneficial thus far..

Have you tried it with a candle. Stare into the candle light, it helps the focus.

It will focus your pain receptors if you lean in too close. "

Negative shit dude

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"been exploring this for about a year, its not easy if one is a 'bit of a thinker' but its been very interesting and beneficial thus far..

Have you tried it with a candle. Stare into the candle light, it helps the focus.

usually have a candle on yes..

find that certain 'music' helps, did try chanting but not sure that's for me..

Ta Ben

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"been exploring this for about a year, its not easy if one is a 'bit of a thinker' but its been very interesting and beneficial thus far..

Have you tried it with a candle. Stare into the candle light, it helps the focus.

usually have a candle on yes..

find that certain 'music' helps, did try chanting but not sure that's for me..

Ta Ben"

Try humming. Chanting takes concentration when you are not used to it.

With a candle, do you look at the light and try to de-focus? Its how I started

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"been exploring this for about a year, its not easy if one is a 'bit of a thinker' but its been very interesting and beneficial thus far..

Have you tried it with a candle. Stare into the candle light, it helps the focus.

usually have a candle on yes..

find that certain 'music' helps, did try chanting but not sure that's for me..

Ta Ben

Try humming. Chanting takes concentration when you are not used to it.

With a candle, do you look at the light and try to de-focus? Its how I started "

yes tend to do that more than chant as it does seem less intrusive, don't look at the actual light no..

usually concentrating on my breathing works well..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Doesn't do a thing for Me...

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"been exploring this for about a year, its not easy if one is a 'bit of a thinker' but its been very interesting and beneficial thus far..

Have you tried it with a candle. Stare into the candle light, it helps the focus.

usually have a candle on yes..

find that certain 'music' helps, did try chanting but not sure that's for me..

Ta Ben

Try humming. Chanting takes concentration when you are not used to it.

With a candle, do you look at the light and try to de-focus? Its how I started "

I tried that once before but it didn't work for me. I am in a different mental and spiritual place now though so meditation might work this time.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I nodded off during the lecture on living fearlessly and using meditation!

During the practice meditation my wild elephant mind jumped to Christmas crackers and then to cheese. I may need to work a bit harder at clearing my mind.

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By *picyspiregirlCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

I'm trying to train my mind to switch off, someone recommended yoga which seemed to be working. I really should start doing again.

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By *nfinity1Man
over a year ago

Near Bournemouth

I listen to the best of Vangelis to get me centred.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I need to get into some kind of meditation....stress management... Used to get reikied but got a bit expensive :|

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