Thank you, you all have articulated much better than I could have the distinctions between meditating and just relaxing. But, what I also wanted...
Does meditation have to be about spiritual realization? Or should it be called "relaxation techniques" when someone seeks being more effective at...
megavan, are you still there? has any of this been helpful to you?
Hi Rosie, at this stage, you need to do some more research and try some different meditation techniques to be able to decide what will feel right...
standingseated and extreme me, you both might like reading Ekhart Tolle's book as well, he really gets into awareness and facing different...
Megavan, I apologize if you are not female, for some reason I thought you might be, but looking back at your info, there's no indication.
Bhaskar and xexon, I love you guys! You are the perfect complements to each other, the theoretical and the practical. Poor Megavan, please stop...
Bhaskar, once again you are providing wise advice, but xexon is providing the practical advice that these beginners need -- they are not ready for...
Bhaskar, you are wise and have great insight, but xexon is right, you are sounding cranky and that is not the authentic you. It doesn't matter how...
You might also enjoy reading "Turning the Mind into an Ally" by Sakyong Mipham (he's a leader in the shambhala meditation tradition). He...
I'm so sorry you are feeling the way you are. I just recently started reading "A New Earth, Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" by Eckhart Tolle,...
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