Meditate Puns

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Recently I've been trying to stop getting so embarrassed about just being my self. Yesterday I saw an interview with Russel brand where he talks about how the only person responsible for your happiness is you. And I thought (for whatever reason) I should meditate and think about that. I did and I cant believe it actually worked. Today at lunch in school we were jumping over a stick (exciting I know) and quite a crowd gathered (maybe 100-150 people + the two year groups participating, 200 total I guess) when my turn came I jumped and.... I slid balls first into the stick, my dick hurt for about an hour after but when I got up I wasn't embarrassed even though 200 people were laughing their asses off at me instead I got up shook it off and went again, cause it was fun and I didn't want to ruin it for myself because of what other people would think. Considering yesterday if that happened I literally wouldn't have been able to go to school for a week after, I think that there are huge benefits to meditation and anyone suffering from social anxiety should atleast try it for a little while and see if anything changes.

So as the title says, she said to Meditate but she didn't say how, how long, what do I focus on, anything. When I expressed uncertainty she said use the calm app ... but ... I dont know ..I feel dumb and have no idea what it is I'm supposed to do.. like what do I DO....

I've tried reading up a bit but it's rather overwhelming for a starter and also some of it sounds rather far fetched.

How do I start as a total beginner without feeling dumb.

update

Thank you so so much! I've been reading all the comments and have looked more into some of the apps. I'm ready to try again with a clearer eye. Thank you!

update 2 wow! I'm going to pick one or two ideas to try because there is so many different answers, apps, videos, and books. I feel a bit overwhelmed with it all. Lol.

Thank you so much everyone!

From the Introduction to Instant Zen: Waking Up In the Present the teachings of Foyan (pp. xiv-xviii) Translation by Thomas Cleary:

While it is common knowledge that Zen Buddhists used medi­tation of various sorts in their arts of mind cultivation, original Zen and imitation Zen cultism may also be distinguished in a parallel manner by comparison of specific attitudes toward med­itation. Zen that is exaggerated into a meditation cult, in which meditation assumes the status of a value in itself, or attention is fixated on a given posture or procedure presented as inherently sacrosanct, is a characteristic deterioration. This is more of the nature of fetishism than enlightenment, as is particularly evident in cases where meditation is done ritualistically in random groups according to fixed schedules, even under pressure; such activity results in obsession, not liberation. This was not the procedure of the masters, and it is not recommended in classical Zen med­itation texts. The great master Dahui said,

>Nowadays they sound a signal to sit and meditate. If you want a solemn scene, there you have it, but I don’t believe you can sit to the point where you attain stability. People who hear this kind of talk often think I do not teach peo­ple to sit and meditate, but this is a misperception; they do not understand expedient technique. I just want you to be in Zen meditation whether you are working or sitting, to be essentially at peace whether you are speaking, silent, active, or still. [...] The renowned Tang dynasty master Linji said, “There are blind baldies who, after they have eaten their fill, sit in med­itation and arrest thoughts leaking out, to prevent them from arising, shunning clamor and seeking quietude. This is a devi­ated form of Zen.” (All I talics mine)

The dhammabumz’ comment: I’ve noticed in my time on this sub, under a since deleted u/, there is a school that denies the need for sitting meditation, or any meditation, it seems. In this extremely abridged copy/paste of the introduction to Zen Master Foyan’s lectures, Thomas Cleary expresses his belief that the struggle between religious Zen and secular Zen has historically left the secular out of the mainstream, and “institutionalized” Zen as the religion of the State.

>Historical records show the spiritual failure of the Zen-with-out-enlightenment movement, *but they also show the attraction of this doctrine for authorities who wanted a static and ineffec­tual state-

1. The 5, 10 or 20 minutes of time you commit to meditation in the morning will likely cause you to be significantly more productive throughout the rest of your day. What is 5min out of your morning if you're getting an extra hour or more work done than if you hadn't meditated that morning?
2. How much of your day do you waste browsing the internet, watching TV, scrolling social media, etc? Most of us spend HOURS every day in front of a screen. What are you really sacrificing if you commit 20min or even an hour+ of mediation every day?

Update: I meditated for 10 minutes later that night ;)

We are all so different and that's amazing.

Sure I'd like a nice house and a nice car, hopefully I'll get them.

Though these tendies are for my life purpose and spiritual development, ill save some money for property and investments but I spent my entire life as a kid being anxious and afraid of everything. I'm gonna go out there and spend my money on seeing the entire world if I can. Every single culture is beautiful. Fuck you Melvin, we are not anti semitic or bigots, we are fucking retarded.

I'm from flatlands in the UK, I've barely seen mountains except for once in Wales, they are my natural home. I live for the mountains and wilderness.

Because of recent events, and r/GME (thanks guys)

I have grown confidence in myself, when I gain these tendies I will finally overcome many fears and go on a life adventure whilst giving to the less fortunate all around the world. This is my purpose. Much love to you all, may you all be blessed no matter what happens with the ticker

Edit:

Yes, I'm aware I don't need money to meditate, I already do meditate, I would just like to explore the world more, there is nothing wrong with that.

Also

Wow thank you so much for the awards, though I'd prefer you spend your money on shares or drugs! In all seriousness, thank you so much, and don't spend all your money on drugs haha

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Today I have been plagued by fear and grief as the conflict worsens in the middle east and as other issues continue to disturb the hearts and minds of all people. I've thought, I've worried, I've spoken, and I've prayed.

Just a moment before making this post I spent roughly 10 mins deeply focusing on creating a pattern of love, peace and forgiveness within my own consciousness. I fostered this pattern with intention to manifest, within the hearts of all humans, and with a specific image in mind of Israelites and Palestinians embracing in forgiveness. I wanted to defeat the fear growing within me and I wanted to spread a sense of peace and comfort through the hearts of all humans.

In this sub, many of us believe in the law of attraction and the abilities our thoughts have to manifest the reality we find ourselves in. As we know, there are many modalities of existence but all is essentially one and this oneness occurs within universal consciousness. Thus I say to you reader to set your will on manifesting peace, love, and forgiveness within your own consciousness and to send it rippling through all being.

I want to see us love our neighbors. I've always wanted that. I wish you all a fruitful life, steadfast in love, namaste.

I've been meditating collectively for around an hour a day for the past 2 months.

Started with 20 mins in the morning of just resting in center - eventually it became a practice anytime I'm not "in flow" & now, it's become a habit

Since then I've found what works the best to allow me to go deeper & more intense. Sweating, all sorts of physical phenomena ie with my eyes, its like REM, shaking / a radiating electric feeling...

(which literally leads to shocking objects constantly such as door knobs or the refrigerator - it kinda hurts)

Before I was having all sorts of this phenomena & understandings sporadically, but now Im able to take control for it and able to enter this new realm seemingly at will.

I can only get so deep before it gets too intense and I feel like I'm just going to completely have an out of body experience

But now I've gone so far several times in the past couple days at will to this weird white completely white realm where I can move and I can see in I am just and just all there but it's all my mind (btw sorry for errors, voice typing)

I've honestly been hesitant to share this because I really feel like nobody will believe me, to which may throw me off my mojo. But at this point I feel so connected to the Other that it doesn't matter.

At this point though I am just curious if anybody else has expirenced anything similar & have further theories?

And remember: this is a marathon, not a sprint.

I work graveyard shift as a security guard at a small hotel. Yesterday morning I got locked out of the building because the locks did something and the tumblers moved inside the lock making it so my key didn't work.

Called the Property Manager, and her keys wouldn't open the locks either. It's 6:00 am and I woke her up to come here to help me deal with this. She got a hold of the mantinence guy for the entire company, who has a master master master key, and he opened the door up at 7:30.

I was calm the entire time because if I got too aggravated I knew my asthma would start, and my inhaler was inside by my phone. She asked how I did it:

Me: I just sit and meditate a little, and focus on breathing.

Her: I could never do that.

Me: It's fine, I just am okay being alone with my thoughts.

Her: Laughs, I've tried it, but it just gets weird sometimes, like I think all these weird things.

Me: But that's what it is, making peace with the weird darkness inside of you.

That line haunts me. Why did I say it? I mean it's hilarious. But why? Hope you enjoyed my silly story reddit.

I go to therapy and I’m working really hard on my mental health. I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression on and off almost my whole life. People tell me to start meditating everyday and I’ll be saved. Not exactly but similar advice. Maybe I just need that extra push to sit with myself daily to really get over this hump. ♥️

Edit: Whoa thanks everyone for all the amazing advice! Seriously I’m so appreciative! I’m just a typical mom who has mental health issues and I want to be a calmer person, but especially for my daughter. I don’t do drugs or drink (like some have asked) and I keep my physical body healthy. But my mental health is a different story. So thank you all so much. Looks like I’ll be sticking around here. 😍

Meditating for a month now, maybe a little more. I've started smoking weed again after a couple of months. Also depressed and anxious because of OCD and some trauma related issues. Anyone that smokes weed here and meditates, and maybe had some related issues, does it help you or work against you while practicing? Also, do you do it silently or with music?

Once a devotee asked Maharajji how Christ meditated. Maharajji sat up and closed his eyes for some time. Tears began to stream from his eyes as he sat in silence. Then Maharajji said, “He lost himself in the ocean of love.”

It becomes AWARE wolf

Hello everyone, I was wondering what is the correct way of practicing space kasina? Are there any texts that specify how to practice using the space kasina, and if so can you tell me what it is? Can I focus on the space within the room I practice in and gradually expand it to more area? Or do I have to practice on the space within a single hole? Also can space kasina lead to enlightenment? I'm trying to meditate again and I really like the idea of space kasina meditation. Thank you very much.

I’ve noticed a lot of people calling themselves Buddhists who just seem to meditate and agree with much of the philosophy, but don’t participate in traditions, rituals, community, etc... This is actually me in a nutshell, except I don’t feel comfortable calling myself a Buddhist, it feels too much like cultural appropriation. And why label yourself anyway? Seems like it misses the point. Thoughts?

i have been interested in meditation practice for quite a while now but im having loads of trouble actually getting into it.

i have some anxiety, a bit of insomnia, and overall a hyperactive brain that keeps making up scenarios and stories. in my mind i have a lot of conversations and i go through all the things i could try to say or do to resolve situations that i realistically know i have no control over. i feel like its an obsessive thing that might stem from the need to control and understand everything...

for example right now im having a bad case of unrequired love, and my mind obsessively makes up scenarios where things either turn out incredibly and romantically or tragically and embarassingly.

i would like to at least learn how to fall asleep without trying to tire myself out for hours on end...

i tried meditation apps like insight timer for guided sleep meditations but even with a guide my brain runs away...

I like to meditate when there are people talking loudly, or when there's a lot of traffic noise, etc. I feel like it helps me focus on my breath more. The distractions help me remember to only focus on my breath, and I get to the point where I'm so focused that I couldn't tell you what the people around me were talking about to save my life. What do you think? Is this okay? I'm fairly new to meditation.. I meditate so I can relax when my mood swings get to me. I try to only focus on my breath and just let my thoughts go by without my intervention as if it's just noise from another room. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Oh, I almost forgot - is it normal to feel dizzy after meditating? I only meditate for 10 to 40 minutes a day btw

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I have tried apps, I tried Youtube, I tried yoga. It just doesn't work for me, or I'm doing something totally wrong. Any tips for someone who really wants to start? How long before you're starting to get the hang of it? Is it a matter of days or weeks or months?

Yeah, title says it all, really! After ~15 minutes I start to feel really intense tingles/urges (I think this is quite common) and my body tenses up and it's literally impossible to relax! I have a theory that my mind prohibits me from going "further in" because I have experienced some stuff in my life and I think there are some things I'm "blocked" from reaching. For those of you saying stuff about my mental health, my psychiatrist knows and encourages meditation. I want to learn it as a coping skill.

I really want to meditate for longer, but my body tenses up and it's awful, so I have to stop. I've tried so hard to bypass this, with guided meditations, but it doesn't work.

Hoping this post doesn't break any unwritten rules, thanks for reading!

Yeah. Now he's aware wolf