Post: #1

I want to make meditation a habit. There is waaayyy too much craziness going on out in the world, and I feel at my best when I'm grounded and am able to see above it all, and dodge the madness.

I usually try to meditate first thing in the morning (while my cat is pounding on my door impatiently waiting to be fed). It helps me start my day off right.

I try to get in 5 - 10 minutes (Lucky the cat gets really aggressive if I take longer than that). When I'm able to do it at night I can go longer.

I'm open to learning different types of meditation. I light a candle and switch between closing my eyes, and opening them while focusing on the light.

I wish to establish a great habit that I can take with me forever!

Post: #2

Quote: "There is waaayyy too much craziness going on out in the world, and I feel at my best when I'm grounded and am able to see above it all, and dodge the madness." ~ Eysqueen

Wow! I couldn't agree any better. You took the words from my mouth. The world sure feels crazy, fast paced and just stressful when we don't take out some times for ourselves.

I used to not even know what my own feelings and desires were, as a consequence I lived an unhappy life procrastinating 24/7, literally. Not the best way to live :/. Improving myself, following my dreams and loving others for who they are is the best thing I could had ever done in my lifetime. See you around.

-Jica

Post: #3

hi eysqueen. what's your cat's name? you must be a very good person coz you are very nice with animals. the world is going crazy, but you still have the good value in you. do share with us the meditation experiences that keep you live with your good values....

Post: #4

(10-09-2011 06:33 AM)Faiz Wrote:  hi eysqueen. what's your cat's name?

His name is Lucky, and he is quite the handful.

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So Day 1 was a bust.
Day 2 I managed to get in about 5 minutes before bed. For some reason, I kept feeling like a clock was ticking and I needed to hurry up. Weird.
Day three, this morning was a little better. I still only got in about 5 minutes, but I plan to make up for it some time tonight.
-it is hard starting off, trying to clear my mind. The methods I use to clear my mind end up launching my mind into another area of thought. lol. But I'm going to keep trying!

Post: #5

As I posted when I checked in, I was clearly not doing it right. For the longest time, I thought meditation was supposed to be done by clearing your mind, which is almost impossible if you are living. As much as I like a challenge, that was a little to much like sysiphis. So after reading Celes post for today, I now know that I can just relax, chill, and let it be. I'm excited to have this new focus and see what results I get.

I also mentioned in another post that I like sitting in silence. When I come out of ti I feel so much more settled. All the thoughts that were rattling around in my brain b4 I meditate just cease. That is enough to keep me coming back for more

Post: #6

I fell off the meditation wagon. Hoping to get back on today...

Post: #7

I was sitting next to a classmate the other night and was telling her about this challenge. I knew she'd appreciate my efforts because she is big into meditation. So much so that she took a break from class to go do it. She then offered to teach me some techniques. I'm really excited to learn.

Post: #8

I did a 15 minute walking meditation-got in some body and mind cardio, it was great!
Then I did a 30 minute guided imagery meditation. It was cool, kept me focused and still longer than i thought it would.

Post: #9

Sometimes it feels like my days are going by so fast that I don't get a chance to recognize how the meditation is effecting me day to day...