when meditating in a group, you get the chance to bring people with you in your mental journey as well as you go
...I wonder if there are others who have trouble visualizing, while meditating? Is yes, can you do it now? If yes, what did you do that allowed you to visualize? I am so frustrated! TIA.
I struggle with this too. I think you have to maybe just pick a shape, like a circle and just try to hold
...It’s so easy to stop meditating and not get back into it. How do I persist with my practice even when it seems like I don’t have time or patience for it?
Do it anyway, force yourself if you must. Fake it till you make it. And then you’ll see it’s getting easier, but you
...Does anybody use a meditation pillow? And do you meditate first thing in the morning or later?
I dont use a meditation pillow. Not sure what it is. And I meditate at night as part of my nightly ritual. Calms
...Does anyone use a candle when they meditate?
I’m sure that some people do, but I personally find the smell to give me a headache, although I do enjoy the ambiance
...How long before you feel that meditation is working?
Hi, I guess that depends on both the person and the techniques being used. For me the noting and reflection techniques developed in
...What is your practice like? Do you ever find yourself avoiding meditation?
Sometimes it feels like a time commitment issue, but if you can break it down into smaller segments than I believe some reflective
...Why do you choose to meditate? Is it because of how it makes you feel?
Yes. After a while my focus gets better and also my reactions to difficult situations. It helps me be less reactive. It also
...Is better if you meditate with more people?
I haven’t meditated with a group yet. I’ve been just doing it alone on my commute to work in the mornings . But
...How long do you usually meditate and what’s in your mind when meditating? How efficiently keep concentrating?
I meditate daily. Sometimes 5 minutes, other times up to an hour, but mostly 15-20 minutes. I start with simply following my breath
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