Posted by cricket on December 8, 2005, at 13:51:37
In reply to Re: Cricket, posted by Damos on December 7, 2005, at 15:15:22
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> Yeah I've done quite a bit of meditation though I tend to go through phases. And oddly enough it seems that when I need it most I do it least. Hmm. I think Buddhists and others refer to crux of the issue as being "attachment". The self awareness and observing bit is being able to see and feel all that is going on but not attach to it - easier said than done though. But I continue to try. So how are you going, do you do much meditation yourself?
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Yes, I guess so. I did mindfulness meditation for about two years. Watching my breath, bringing my mind very gently back to that after it inevitably strayed. I did get a lot better at it and maybe it did help a little with intense emotions.Right now I work more with visualizations. I enjoy them a lot more and fine them more soothing and comforting than just mindfulness. Suits my pathology more I guess :-)
Many paths to the Buddha as they say.
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