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Nick Riviera · 07-28-2002, 03:17 PM

and if so, have you noticed any benefits?

YHWH666 · 07-28-2002, 10:31 PM

I practice visspana meditation. It has helped me to be more self-honest and content with life. I’ve also been able to induce conscious dreams. Conscious dreams are one of the most exhilarating experiences I have ever had. It’s like feeling absolute freedom. Very cool.

Debbie T · 07-28-2002, 10:35 PM

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Originally posted by Nick Riviera:
and if so, have you noticed any benefits?

I have noticed great benefits. Relieving stress is #1 , quieting yourself, slowing heartbeat helped me immensely.

jess · 07-29-2002, 09:32 AM

I practice a little serious meditation (mostly through Yoga) and some 'western?' meditation--- by embroidering.

Does it do any good? On a particulairly bad day, I talked to my husband. As soon as I got off the phone, I began to meditate. He called back less than 3 minutes later, and commented on how much better I sounded...

It's like asking if bathing helps. I reek a lot less when I meditate, and I 'feel clean'. But it will not kill you (pretty much) to never do it...

Waning Moon Conrad · 08-05-2002, 08:20 AM

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Originally posted by Nick Riviera:
and if so, have you noticed any benefits?

Yes.

Bree · 08-05-2002, 10:22 PM

I practise meditation - I find that it helps clear my head and help me think more rationally about things going on in my life. In no way, shape, or form is this meditation meant to connect with a higher power et cetera.

HumanisTim · 08-06-2002, 04:47 AM

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Originally posted by Bree:
I practise meditation - I find that it helps clear my head and help me think more rationally about things going on in my life. In no way, shape, or form is this meditation meant to connect with a higher power et cetera.

What are some good places and sources for learning various meditation techniques.

Bree · 08-06-2002, 08:06 AM

<a href="http://www.alexandertechnique.com/" target="_blank">Alexander Technique</a>

As a singer/dancer/actress, I often accompanied my teachers to these workshops, which helped me become more aware of the muscle tension I was holding in my body - excess muscle tension was for me wasted energy, so these workshops were very helpful to me.

However, it's very difficult to find information online that deals with non-spiritual (i.e. non-religious) meditation. I kind of had to guide myself: normally I just lie down in a darkened room and try to clear my mind of everything - thinking about nothing, essentially. When something pops up in my head (this brings up some really weird thoughts sometimes) I try and figure out why it came up. Sometimes this is the only time I get to stop and think about really important things that get shoved into the backgroun during a regular busy day.

The <a href="http://stress.about.com/cs/relaxation/" target="_blank">About.com</a> website has some helpful hints that don't have too much to do with religion.

Benjamin Franklin · 08-06-2002, 08:17 AM

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What are some good places and sources for learning various meditation techniques.

Your can try reading the relaxation response by Dr Herbert Benson, a non-religous approach to medidation

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0380006766/qid=1028650480/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/103-2741150-2999838" target="_blank">The relaxation response</a>

BF.

[ August 06, 2002: Message edited by: Benjamin Franklin ]

Jabbersnacky · 08-06-2002, 04:41 PM

To the original question Yes and yes. Sometimes it is the only way I can relax and get to sleep at night. I have always suffered insomnia, but meditation has made that a non problem for the most part. Except for nights i drink to much coffee.

my father was a Buddhist when I was growing up. I've used meditation since I was about 13. Never attained enlightenment though

, or had an OBE during the experience just totally relaxation, and nice mind clearing experiences. really a life saver during times of extreme stress.

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07-28-2002, 03:17 PM	#1
Nick Riviera Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 10	Does anyone practice meditation and if so, have you noticed any benefits?

07-28-2002, 10:31 PM	#2
YHWH666 Regular Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North America Posts: 457	I practice visspana meditation. It has helped me to be more self-honest and content with life. I’ve also been able to induce conscious dreams. Conscious dreams are one of the most exhilarating experiences I have ever had. It’s like feeling absolute freedom. Very cool.

07-29-2002, 09:32 AM	#4
jess Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: rationalpagans.com Posts: 7,400	I practice a little serious meditation (mostly through Yoga) and some 'western?' meditation--- by embroidering. Does it do any good? On a particulairly bad day, I talked to my husband. As soon as I got off the phone, I began to meditate. He called back less than 3 minutes later, and commented on how much better I sounded... It's like asking if bathing helps. I reek a lot less when I meditate, and I 'feel clean'. But it will not kill you (pretty much) to never do it...

08-05-2002, 10:22 PM	#6
Bree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Twin Cities, USA Posts: 3,197	I practise meditation - I find that it helps clear my head and help me think more rationally about things going on in my life. In no way, shape, or form is this meditation meant to connect with a higher power et cetera.

08-06-2002, 08:06 AM	#8
Bree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Twin Cities, USA Posts: 3,197	<a href="http://www.alexandertechnique.com/" target="_blank">Alexander Technique</a> As a singer/dancer/actress, I often accompanied my teachers to these workshops, which helped me become more aware of the muscle tension I was holding in my body - excess muscle tension was for me wasted energy, so these workshops were very helpful to me. However, it's very difficult to find information online that deals with non-spiritual (i.e. non-religious) meditation. I kind of had to guide myself: normally I just lie down in a darkened room and try to clear my mind of everything - thinking about nothing, essentially. When something pops up in my head (this brings up some really weird thoughts sometimes) I try and figure out why it came up. Sometimes this is the only time I get to stop and think about really important things that get shoved into the backgroun during a regular busy day. The <a href="http://stress.about.com/cs/relaxation/" target="_blank">About.com</a> website has some helpful hints that don't have too much to do with religion.

08-06-2002, 04:41 PM	#10
Jabbersnacky Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: primordial stew Posts: 495	To the original question Yes and yes. Sometimes it is the only way I can relax and get to sleep at night. I have always suffered insomnia, but meditation has made that a non problem for the most part. Except for nights i drink to much coffee. my father was a Buddhist when I was growing up. I've used meditation since I was about 13. Never attained enlightenment though , or had an OBE during the experience just totally relaxation, and nice mind clearing experiences. really a life saver during times of extreme stress.

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