Mindfulness
Mindfulness
Does anyone on here practice mindfulness? With all the stress I have been under lately, my doctor suggested mediation and getting involved in this. I have been studying up on it, but would like some feed back from someone who may know it personally.
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FinallyFree
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I have wondered about meditation, but I am such a worry wart and anxiety-filled person, that I don't think I could clear my mind enough to do it!
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It's interesting and is really supposed to help with anxiety, and worry and all sorts of things - but I haven't really tried although I've read a lot about it. I do TRY to be more 'in the moment' (mindful) when I think about it!
Swimming is the closest to meditation for me, I think. But my mind does wander all over - but when I'm swimming, I keep coming back to just swimming, and I don't obsess or worry.
Swimming is the closest to meditation for me, I think. But my mind does wander all over - but when I'm swimming, I keep coming back to just swimming, and I don't obsess or worry.
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Running is my best therapy/meditation. I wake up extra early on workdays so I can get at least 3 miles in before starting my day. It's when I do my best thinking and get some "me" time without kids, Hubby, job and family stressors.
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I wish I could do that. I did take up power walking several years ago when I had my weight loss. Unfortunately, an old knee injury spoke up and told me that we are not going to be doing any of that. And I was planning on doing some 5ks and 10ks at that time. OH well. I still enjoy a nice stroll around the neighborhood. Especially now that fall is coming. There is something about the cooler air that invigorates one.flawed wrote:Running is my best therapy/meditation. I wake up extra early on workdays so I can get at least 3 miles in before starting my day. It's when I do my best thinking and get some "me" time without kids, Hubby, job and family stressors.
I have been doing some beginning mediation drills over the past few days. Not too long, but very restful. I hope to build up to where I can get the most benefit. so far, it does relax me somewhat.
Think for yourselves, and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too."-- Voltaire, philosopher and historian
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seekingthetruth
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Katisha, I posted my experience with meditation in coffee house.
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Yes, I read that. I have not experienced any "special powers". Just a nice quiet time to myself to calm my nerves and get my mind straight. So far meditation has been a beneficial thing for me.seekingthetruth wrote:Katisha, I posted my experience with meditation in coffee house.
Think for yourselves, and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too."-- Voltaire, philosopher and historian