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For those who MEDITATE...

lolakimono — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 17:36:45 GMT

Re: For those who MEDITATE...

butterfly123 — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 17:50:49 GMT

This is an interesting topic to me. Whether using guided imagery or another practice, I would be interested in suggestions of what others do to meditate.

I am not wanting to be rude and change your thread @lolakimono and if I am doing so please let me know?

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Snowpuppy — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:03:52 GMT

While I consider myself a spiritual person, just can't meditate. Prayer, yes....meditation, not so much.

My mind goes onto the next practical thing like bills to pay or laundry to do.

I admire those who are able to reach such a state.

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chessylady — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:08:20 GMT

Snowpuppy, mind wandering during meditation happens to everyone. Just say to yourself "Thinking" and get back to focussing on your breath.

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circles — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:16:16 GMT

I don't Meditate...but whenever i feel anxiety...or fear ...or things out of my comfort zone....I say my Rosary...and I do that three or four times of day...it calms me down ...and I can go on...

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alliswell — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 23:00:58 GMT

@butterfly123 wrote:
This is an interesting topic to me. Whether using guided imagery or another practice, I would be interested in suggestions of what others do to meditate.
I am not wanting to be rude and change your thread @lolakimono and if I am doing so please let me know?

@butterfly123 The Buddha quote is soooo true! Meditation is so worthwhile. Initially meditation can seem challenging like riding a bike and learning to balance, but it's important to keep practicing. It's kind of like, daydreaming in a way. For me, learning to maintain a focus on one thing . . . like, my breathing . . . or one word repeated over and over in my mind like, the word peace or love.

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sweetee2 — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:25:23 GMT

For me I usually wake up around 5 am. I go out side on my back deck, a sit in my Bliss reclining chair and listen to all the sounds I can hear with my eyes closed. Then I watch the sun come up and I'm ready for my day. I don't know if this is mediation or not but I need this little quiet time to myself.

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sparklestar — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:29:18 GMT

Buddha is right.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:30:41 GMT

My mother was Shinto, so meditation is in my blood.

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Bird mama — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 19:43:25 GMT

I don't think I've ever tried meditating.

I do put good music on and lose myself in dance daily. For real, I almost black out and don't remember it. And, I am not drinking or taking medication beforehand.

Is that kind of like meditating or do you have to sit calmly in one spot. I can't do that.

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lolakimono — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 19:51:07 GMT

@Bird mama

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butterfly123 — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:00:04 GMT

@Bird mama

Seems to me that @lolakimono knows you well and adores you!

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lolakimono — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:04:31 GMT

@butterfly123

I do this pose sometimes-

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lolakimono — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:05:17 GMT

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lolakimono — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:06:41 GMT

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butterfly123 — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:09:50 GMT

@lolakimono

Elaine from Seinfeld?

Thanks for that! I was drinking some water when I saw the eractic, spasmic dancing and spit water across the room and almost choked from laughing so hard!

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lolakimono — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:11:18 GMT

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Bird mama — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:24:46 GMT

@lolakimono

Actually, I know how to dance, lol.

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Bird mama — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:26:18 GMT

Okay, I guess I don't meditate. That's cool, I like my way better - keeps me toned and fit in addition to freeing my mind and relaxing me.

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catwhisperer — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:49:56 GMT

@Bird mama wrote:
I don't think I've ever tried meditating.

I do put good music on and lose myself in dance daily. For real, I almost black out and don't remember it. And, I am not drinking or taking medication beforehand.

Is that kind of like meditating or do you have to sit calmly in one spot. I can't do that.

@Bird mama...hey girl, whatever works for ya! I have tried to meditate, but I can't quiet my mind. It wanders too much and if I hear any little noise, I get distracted. Actually, I find yoga quite calming, but haven't done it in awhile.