There is nothing wrong with meditating lying down, do whatever is best for you, with meditation your mind is more important that what
...Is it bad if you fall asleep? I’m trying to be still, but sometimes I think that if I cut off my circulation that is not a good thing.
To reach a place in meditation where you feel relaxed, safe and calm enough to fall asleep is never a bad thing. Especially
...Is it also okay to contemplate on issues you are facing during your meditation?
yes, but it’s healthier to do so if you are doing a guided meditation. without guidance, issues can build up and ruminating is
...In zen meditation, they say that you should “surf” on your thoughts and not eliminate them, but I can’t understand the difference.
Surfing your thoughts is a lot like channel surfing; your mind is jumping from thought to thought. This means you’re not eliminating your
...I’m really enjoying the meditation right now, but conscious that I’m only a week in. What do you do to change it up?
I know that the challenge is for just a week but doing this for one week will make it a habit and i
...I use meditation to gain awareness over my thoughts and emotions. I just observe what I am feeling and thinking. I wonder if there is a way to take it further. Like where are these thought and emotion comes from and what causes them.
The most valuable technique I’ve found is from Pena Chödron. She advises to drop the story line and experience the feelings thoughts by
...I made my morning routine very well but it`s hard for me to do same with night routine. Do you have any suggestions to make it easier to form my night routine?
Write down your night routine. Like what do you want to do at night and also set a time(start time and end time)
...I just can’t find the willpower to actually complete the things, but I love the sound, so out of laziness I click them to hear the sound, but never get around to doing them. How can I get around this subconscious stubbornness and actually use the app as it was intended?
In the (amazing) book The Power of Habit, the author breaks down habits into 3 components: the cue, the routine, and the reward.
...I can’t seem to quiet my mind during meditation. How do I just STOP thinking. Also how do I prevent myself from falling asleep in the process?
First, take a few deep breaths. Be mindful that you are relaxed, calm and safe. You are beginning the process of letting go
...How will this meditation session effect not only me, but others around me?
When I meditate, I am able to give back more to the groups that I care most about. I can be a better
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