Nicola did it say for how long, per meditation session, that they meditated?
I'm pretty clueless about meditation but a friend of mine is into TM and he says it really helps him but for it to be done right a guru or whatever the TM people call it has to help you develop a meaningful mantra that is unique to you.
TM = Transcendental meditation. Haha sorry bout that.
I've known people that say meditation really helps you control your stress. I dated a chick that got me into it for a while. I found that a couple of whiskeys, on the rocks, and getting laid always got me results that were just as good... YMMV.
For me, it's Tai chi. I have what is referred to as a monky mind, it's all over the place, never still, and at the best of times i'm distracted and absent minded, at the worst, i get totally lost. about a year ago i started taking a class - it's spiritual and meditative, low impact and graceful - also, it is the frame for self defence, and even if i never use it for that, it gives me a sense of confidence. We start with stretches, and then with chi gung, which is VERY meditative and puts me in the proper frame of mind - after 90 minutes, my stress and worries are pretty much all washed away, and i am focused. also, i have been getting stronger and my balanace is better - it's a good, all around work out without being hard on my body.
You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.
I have done the Hatha Yoga for years, the only thing it's good for is toning up my muscles. I like as anyone does at the end of a yoga session that relaxation; but I get that same feeling when I lie in my bed before sleep and afterwards. To me that meditaion seems to only last in the moment, then I have to deal again with living in the moment!
The mediation does not give me any longer term benefit's during the day!
So I'm back to sqaure 1 again, coping with life the best way possible and that just living and taking part in outdoor stuff and not being cooped up indoors.
