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I do vipassana. For a few years. It's a big deal to me. Bigger than science and money.

What style of meditation do you do? What do you think about it?

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[–] MrFunkEdude@piefed.social 2 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

For the last year and a half. I started with Transcendental meditation. Then Vipasana in January and right not I’m learning Zen from “The Way” meditation app by Zen master and poet Henry Shukman. It’s actually very good and instructional. He’s created a series of paths that teach you step by step not only how to meditate but also how to expand awareness.

The first 12 are free and then there’s a monthly subscription. If you don’t have the money you can tell them and they will offer a much lower yearly discount or give it to you for free.

I highly recommend it.

[–] analog_fluffy@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 hour ago

Nice. Thanks.

[–] SmoothOperator@lemmy.world 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Yes, it's pretty important to me for mental hygiene and self-control.

But what do you mean it's "a bigger deal than science"? Do you do science as well?

[–] analog_fluffy@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 hours ago

I mean it's realer. Yes I do science.

[–] Azzu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

Don't know what it's called, I just let my thoughts go and focus on the sensations of my senses. I do this all the time except when I specifically need to think, which isn't super often, so I'd say I meditate like 80% of my day.

And yeah it's probably the single most important thing I did in my life. Went from constant anxiety to constant peace of mind.

[–] RedEyeFlightControl@lemmy.world 3 points 12 hours ago

HemiSync treats me very well.

[–] NeedyPlatter@lemmy.ca 3 points 12 hours ago

I do guided meditations that you'll find on a mental health focused app if that makes any sense. 😅 I mainly use it to help me relax before I go to bed. I've been doing this for a couple years now and I enjoy it.

[–] mcbenavides85@piefed.social 7 points 16 hours ago

I try to. Not sure which one I do. I basically close my eyes and focus on the environment around me. When my mind starts wandering I go back to focusing on the sounds around me. 15 minutes, twice a day.

[–] thezeesystem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

What do you consider as meditation? Most forms of "grounding" cause me to have a panic attack.

[–] analog_fluffy@lemmy.zip 5 points 16 hours ago

By meditation I mean a method for cultivating awareness. Basically the Buddhist/Yogic definition of the term. Concentration Meditation and Open Awareness.

What do you do when you do "grounding"?

[–] Archangel1313@lemmy.ca 4 points 15 hours ago

Every day, as often as possible. I do waking meditation while I work. It improves focus and concentration, and makes the hours fly by.

[–] Nemo@slrpnk.net 4 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

I do Buddhist-style mantra repetition. Recently I've started combining it with box breathing. It's very effective for me.

[–] analog_fluffy@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 hours ago

I've done some meditation like that. Makes me sharp. Think faster. Better memory.

You?

[–] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 3 points 16 hours ago

Usually unintentionally