Thread: tell me about meditation without using the word chakra

to briefly sum up meditation, it's about being in the present moment.

if you're truely interested in learning what meditation is, and even using it in your own life, i would highly recommend jon kabat-zinn's wherever you go, there you are. this book explains the idea of meditation without clinging to any religious or spiritual content, but rather its practical use in anyone's life, no matter who you are. the basis of meditation is very simple (but not simplistic), and although simple, certainly not easy. if you don't want to buy the book, try looking up jon kabat-zinn on youtube.

here we go this tutorial helped me a lot, and is actually the reason i got the book in the first place. it starts out slow, but its a tutorial, this is to be expected.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nwwKbM_vJc

Wouldn't it really hurt to have your frontal lobe expand? You'd also probably lose some cognitive abilities, motor skills, and you might even die.

Meditation is very simple. Its an internal thing, not external, so I don't go for candles or incense or noise machines or anything. I never read too much into it, and learned on my own, for the most part. Here's my method:

1. Sit in a private space where there is no abrasive noise (ambiance like wind, rain, or passing cars is OK; noise like construction or TV is no good).
2. Just relax... for some, it seems like this takes practice and patience. Focus on something repetitive and simple like breathing, or your heartbeat. Simply distance yourself from everything that plagues your mind. If you find your thoughts wandering then don't panic, just let the thought pass and move on.
3. Let go of worries. Let go of responsibilities, if only for a brief moment. Learn not to take things too seriously. Realize what you truly want from life. Focus on sappy bullshit like that and convince yourself of it.

There is no wrong way to do it, really. I have always thought that the point of meditation is to cleanse yourself of internal stress, allowing you to live life with a clear head. For me, it helps me distance myself from stressful situations and deal with them objectively, rather then get too caught up in things. Good luck, hopefully you'll be surprised and see a positive difference in your life and behavior.