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Medivate — 13 years ago — in Question of the Week
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Kyletin — 13 years ago — permalinkI think for myself, my goal is to develop some consistency. I have "goals" written in my personal goals, but those are either really quite easy (short-term), or really quite extended goals.
Before this site, I never really practised meditation. I was considering giving it another shot, but wanted a way to track my progress, such as how you can track things on fitness sites. I found Medivate through a related google search. (So, if you developers are looking for a way to improve the site, maybe add a feature where you can see visual graphs of your meditation habits? I was too lazy to use the feedback screen because it pulls up some sort of Microsoft Outlook thing, which I do not use).
I am not too strict with my meditation habits. I am currently a student at a university who is volunteering at a hospital, taking quite a few hard science courses, as well as doing research on the side, so I have a very busy schedule that only seems to get busier. However, I've surprised myself with the ground I've covered.
I think, in terms of "mental" goals, I would just like a bit more skill in meditation. Just to see that something is changing. I'm not out to gain "instant enlightenment" ('just add water!'), and what I am choosing to do now is more than what I was doing before.
Hopefully I didn't ramble too much. That is perhaps in conflict with the minimalist/simplistic nature of meditation.
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davidbhayes — 13 years ago — permalinkThanks, Kyle. We definitely appreciate the feedback.
It's good to hear that this site played some role, however small, in helping you give meditation another shot. I definitely understand being too busy to feel like you have time for it. I think your goal of consistency is really the key to a lot of success, whether in meditation or otherwise. Once you establish meditation, or any other habit, as a thing you always do — rather than just a thing you do when you can — it become so much easier.
PS: The feedback link is bringing up Outlook because it's your default mail client. The feedback link is just an email.▲
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Kyletin — 13 years ago — permalinkThanks for the feedback on my feedback. ;D
I think sites like these are a very good way to support the practise of meditation, and if more people knew about it, I have no doubt they would find it useful. It can help see to show students of meditation their current depth of practise, as well as how it may affect their mind throughout the day (e.g. "Oops, forgot to meditate today. Maybe that's why I'm somewhat unfocused and irritable..." ).
I'm still working to establish some consistency. Often, I plan to meditate for 0.5 hours before going to sleep, but I end up finally finishing work/studying for classes at like 11:30 and don't feel like ascribing to practise; sleep is very alluring. I'm sure I'm not the only person who falls under these situations. That's life. :)
Gotcha. I'll look into playing with my mail client settings (I usually just go to websites to check my mail, haha! Would it be unwieldy for the feedback submission to take you to another page of the site, with a form (i.e., another page with some sort of built-in feedback entry) for feedback submission? I ask only because I do not know much of that type of coding, and I am sure you are more knowledgeable than I.
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davidbhayes — 13 years ago — permalinkI'm separating out the chain a bit, but yes a form for feedback is definitely possible. I know that at some point in the past we had the plan and it just kind of fell away. You're hardly the only person who uses their web browser for email and who thus doesn't get good results from mailto: links like the one we're using there.
There are some complicating factors with respect to making that into a form, but I think it's a good idea and it's definitely back onto the stack of changes we should make.▲
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davidbhayes — 13 years ago — permalinkYah, we're hoping to really make Medivate into exactly that. It's kind of gotten caught behind other things for the the recent past, unfortunately, but we're really shooting for exactly what you describe: something that helps people track their practice and be more mindful throughout their life.
With respect to being consistent: this is something I have *a lot* of thoughts and opinions about. I don't know if you're looking for any advice, but here are some thoughts I'm feeling like typing up right now:
> It has been hugely helpful for me building positive habits to add a new thing onto a habit that I've already established. Do you always brush your teeth, eat breakfast, or shower at a similar time? Can you move some minor things around to make a 10 or 20 or 30 minute block to meditate around one of those?
> I definitely think that "before bed" is hard. Your energy is typically low, which generally also means your willpower — ability to make yourself do the right thing rather than the easy thing — is also low. And when you do sit down, you may just fall asleep anyway. It's not impossible to work, but it's kind of working twice as hard for the reason you describe.
> With respect to starting to build a habit, no change is too small. Do it even when you don't feel like it, even if you only do it for a minute rather than the 30 you wish you were. Even at that before bed time when you're really tired, it's a powerful thing to talk yourself into three minutes on the cushion rather than to call it a night. Obviously those three minutes have two big advantages: once you're down you may just decide you can do the thirty, and (if not that) doing it everyday for three minutes is (unexpectedly, pleasantly) closer to thirty everyday than thirty every once in a while is.
I don't know if any of those thoughts are helpful. If they aren't, it's not gonna worry me.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I'm really glad you're participating in these (nascent) forums.▲
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kevinspacy — 6 years ago — permalinkhttps://www.facebook.com/practiceheartfulness/posts/5670522229640348▲
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Kleanwiz — 5 years ago — permalinkHow to manifest your dreams and desire so quickly.
Let's be honest. We are irritable. We demand it when we demand it (and we demand it now)! Who's with me?
I wish I could be the super serene, all-knowing, totally enlightened guru who teaches you that patience is a virtue... I'm not blah blah blah. I'm just a girl with a lot of wishes and not much time on her hands.
As a result, the quickest approach to achieve your goals is to merge with them.
1. BEWARE OF YOUR BELIEFS
First and foremost, you must align your thought system so that it is completely in accordance with what you desire. Because if your beliefs don't support your vision, you'll always hold yourself back from accomplishing your objectives subconsciously.
2. TURN INTO A VIBRATIONAL MATCH
After you've aligned all of your beliefs, the next stage is to become a vibrational match for what you want. This is critical since you can't experience anything if your vibration isn't in tune with yours (for better or for worse).
To put it another way, everything is made up of moving energy and so has a particular vibration.Your kitchen table is a source of vitality. Water is a form of energy. You are a source of energy.
Everything is made up of energy in some way. Even your sentiments, ideas, and emotions are made up of energy!
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Juju2clean — 5 years ago — permalinkI know everyone is spamming links and different things that look unpleasing. I have a product that will give you anything you manifest! Trust me with this product you will never find the need to look for self growth again. With just one CLICK Your life could flash before your eyes and everything you wanted is there. CLICK the link Right Here▲
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samrobo300meditate — 4 years ago — permalinkHey guys, I'm glad to be in this group just wondering what are some good techniques to use to really manifest. thanks Sam▲
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fredclaymeyer — 13 years ago — permalinkI agree about the discipline piece. I often find that everything "comes before" meditation, even though meditation is really nice when I set down to it.
As for goals for meditation, I'm not sure. It's a tricky question. It certainly helps me in a variety of ways, though.▲
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davidbhayes — 13 years ago — permalinkI think my goal, to the extent I'd define one for the whole thing, is to keep doing it. There's some appeal to me in the idea of "attain enlightenment" or similar, but I don't know what such a thing would mean, and I'm even less certain holding it as a goal would help.▲
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dinomagolide — 6 years ago — permalinkLooking for a goal in your meditation practice? Don't fret, I got you. I've researched a lot, and I love to follow the advice of mentors.
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lookingforpeace — 6 years ago — permalinkI've always been really interested in meditation and have participated in guided meditation before a few times and just loved it! I felt so in tune with my body and so calm, but I want to know what others are doing and what everyone else is using for their guided meditation? I would love some recommendations. My goal is to feel that same sense of self unity and calm as I did with live guided meditation the few times I got to actually do it.▲
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rockss — 5 years ago — permalinkYes, my goal is to develop spirituality for concentration power.
SHAMBHAVI MAHAMUDRA▲
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natemidio — 5 years ago — permalinkI have a very busy/stressful life i work full time and study full time, i started medidating in the middle os the pandemic and although it was very difficult at the start. i started to enjoy it and now i just feel full of energy and i now when i drink coffe is because i like it and not because i need it. i'm still in my journey, my goal in to help my subconcious heal from all the stress it has been through.
thank you!
i can share my learnin corves and what i did wrong in here i wish i knew a couple things before i started.▲
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HarryHalluk — 5 years ago — permalinkMediation is all about being fully in the present without worrying about the past and future. The goal of mediation may vary from person to person. Some people mediate for peace of mind, while others want to get rid of stressful mind. However, the ultimate goal is peace of mind.▲
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Juju2clean — 5 years ago — permalinkI know everyone is spamming links and different things that look unpleasing. I have a product that will give you anything you manifest! Trust me with this product you will never find the need to look for self growth again. With just one CLICK Your life could flash before your eyes and everything you wanted is there. CLICK the link Right Here▲
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jamalminnaar — 5 years ago — permalinkIf been trying to meditate
But I'm still stuggeling to find a clere mind and understand to unlock my peace charcra and I know as I go through my path of learning and understanding of meditation
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Medivate — 12 years ago — in Question of the Week
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Medivate — 12 years ago — in Question of the Week
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Medivate — 10 years ago — in Question of the Week
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Medivate — 10 years ago — in Question of the Week
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Medivate — 9 years ago — in Question of the Week
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Medivate — 8 years ago — in Question of the Week
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Medivate — 7 years ago — in Question of the Week
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NEBULABUFF — 7 years ago — permalinkWell, that's kind of a trick question. Why? Because one of the most basic understandings one must have is the 'purposelessness' of practice. If there be a purpose at all, it is to just sit. Expectations of benefits or 'why I do it' will undermine one's intent. Especially for new meditators, expectations of benefits or rewards will lead to disappointment as benefits of consequence only begin to appear after at least many months if not years.
But for the patient one, there are these: increased patience, more easily directed intense focus, less affected by stress, increased ability to actively listen to others, a greater ability to empathize with others' problems, a larger ability to be compassionate toward our fellow human beings, and indeed, "All sentient beings", as well as the physiological benefits which are many, to name just a few. The list goes on. Still, the most important thing is to just sit. Blessings.