All posts tagged “time”

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kedostuga — 13 years ago — permalink

In the morning, I can just feel and receive all the peace and tranquility that comes from a young sun.

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davidbhayes — 13 years ago — permalink

I also like to sit early in the morning, though my reason's more prosaic. I like sitting early because that way I don't have to fight to find the time to do it through the rest of the day.

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davidbhayes — 12 years ago — permalink

It depends a lot on how I'm feeling about the session. Sometimes it really has seemed to fly by. Generally I'd say it feels about the same speed as in the rest of my life. I'd say that's because my mind is at about the same level of engagement as when I'm in the rest of my life, for better or worse. This does make me think I don't pay munch attention to my perception of time.

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Gameronomist — 12 years ago — permalink

There's a Zen saying that I like for this:
"You should meditate for 10 minutes a day. If you are too busy to meditate for 10 minutes a day, then you should meditate for an hour a day."

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Elanden — 12 years ago — permalink

I wish I were the sort to be a morning-meditator (just like I wish I were a fan of morning runs), but the truth is I prefer these things at the end of the day. In the morning everything seems difficult and gloomy, and frankly these emotions would possibly taint my perception of meditation. I am more accepting and inquisitive at the end of the day, so I think it is during this time that I am both more available occupationally and spiritually to get something out of meditation, even if the efficiency is variable each time.

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Lullabyehaze — 12 years ago — permalink

Morning is often a good time for me-- on work days, in can fit into my morning routine, and this ensures that I don't forget to do it! At the same time, if I am too sleepy, this can be a problem, and I am clearer-headed later in the day. My issue is that I can't find a routine that works for me so that I can be consistent with it later in the day.

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shadowmack — 9 years ago — permalink

I break my meditation time down into two smaller chunks of time.  Instead of 30 minutes, I can find 15 minutes twice in a day.

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NEBULABUFF — 7 years ago — permalink

     There have been many times over the years when I was simply too busy to meditate for many various reasons.  I suppose that a few folks would suggest trying to make up the lost session(s) in following days.  As for me, I simply would recognize the fact of missing a session (or two or. . .) and without berating or beating myself up, would continue with my normal routine and time frame at first opportunity.  If you don't immediately forgive yourself, you turn meditation into a chore rather than a time of quiet awareness.
     Remember those lines from that 'Sanskrit Proverb' I posted a couple of days ago:                               
                                             "For yesterday is but a dream;
                                              and tomorrow only a vision.
                                              But today, well lived
                                              makes every yesterday
                                              a dream of happiness,
                                              and tomorrow a vision of hope.
                                              Look well, therefore, to this day."
Hang in there!

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