Have you tried meditation?

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zeitgeist057 · Accepted Answer

Yes, I've done it several times in various ways including guided, group, with a partner, solo, listening to music, listening to nothing, out in nature, and I still feel like there is something I'm not getting about it.

As in, what is the benefit? What am I doing? Am I focusing on my breath, or focusing on nothing, or focusing on not focusing?

I kept at it, set aside 5 (or was it 10?) minutes a day to sit on a chair in good posture, breathing into my belly, staring forward at nothing in particular, letting thoughts come and go and anytime I found myself thinking about something, I would focus on my breathing and let go of the thoughts. I did that for about a month but never felt like it did anything amazing for me.

I'm convinced I was doing it wrong, but every meditation video I've watched, every guide I've read or person I've listened to leads me to believe I was doing it right. I'm still probably going to keep trying it again sometime, but it's kind of hard to keep putting time, energy, and effort into something that shows me absolutely no noticeable results.

Dingsbums · Accepted Answer

Yes it healed my depression

Newhead · Accepted Answer

I should try it, I am a spiritualist but I have actually never meditated. I wonder if it would be scary and make me see like the secret of life or something. Let you know when I try it.

MissDawn7961 · Accepted Answer

I talk to God every day and try to read the bible and pray every day as well ! thanks

InferiorElegy · Answer

I've got many books on meditation and have been putting many methods to use but I don't think I'm doing it right at all because it doesn't seem to work for me and I also have really bad anxiety so my brain won't seem to silence. I fail at anything I try to do, why would meditation be any different?

razelove · Answer

Yes, though personally I feel LSD is a shortcut to break down the filters and walls. Regardless, getting rid of all the noise, including yourself and laying yourself bare helps to prioritize, reorganize your thoughts, and keep focused.

Just keep at it, it takes a while to block out external stimulus, and even longer to block out the internal ones, like getting a cramp, itch, or thought stuck in your head right when you focused everything outside away.

Jjpayne · Answer

Heal sounds fun... I'll look into it... But I've been on all types of meds since I was a kid... For better or worse

Givemore · Answer

Yes a few times but it didn't do much for me, I think because I find it hard to sleep when lots little noises around, like tragic, I found I could do it on the beach but that's the only place for some reason..

ohshee · Answer

Yes and I practice it it's a very beautiful thing between all the vibrations around us and breathing you can clean clear all negative within

Wise4myage · Answer

No, but I've been thinking about trying it and thanks for the tip. :)

Bakry123 · Answer

Yep at past & it was very helpfull relaxing and keep u calm but now idont do it at all.

DeeToPlay · Answer

Yes I have tried meditation and I highly recommend it to everyone.

WesBrewer · Answer

I have not, the idea of relaxing so much you can interact with spirits does not interest me by any means.

OddBeMe · Answer

I believe so. Not conventional ways. I listen to movie soundtracks and get lost in thought. Same as when you drive and then "wake".

HolyYolo · Answer

It's nice but how much it helps depends on the type of person you are. It isn't for everyone but it's great for the people who are into it.

PrinceNeo · Answer

I've done light and dark meditation and both have their ups and downs.

Minahh · Answer

Yes and I've experienced its benefits. I need to go back to practicing it daily.

Levin · Answer

Aye, been meditating for 10 years!

Niya2006 · Answer

nope  does it help?

Rangers · Answer

I tried when I had time, but it only made things worse and now I don't have time

chriscdi · Answer

nah i dont got the patience for it

fred_durst · Answer

yes but unfortunately i can't make myself floating in the end

Don-__-Don · Answer

Every morning, it really helps.

taeh_ie2 · Answer

Yup, It’s a great way to relief stress.

Bhavin2184 · Answer

Yeah..  And yoga Asan..

SunnyCaliGirl · Answer

Yes I have and I love meditation

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, and I fell asleep. Every time I tried it.

iFarted · Answer

Nope, I'm too figgity of a person to meditate.

Joker_ · Answer

Not properly

BallyT · Answer

Yes and I love it

Anonymous · Answer

yeah i try every once in a while

Iron_Man · Answer

Not really

RawIronhide · Answer

Yes, it's pointless

Coolmanxl · Answer

No have not

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

Yes I have

ChefPapiChulo · Answer

I’m no hippy

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