Posted by gardenergirl on July 26, 2004, at 19:25:45
In reply to Re: Meditation question (really long reply) » gardenergirl, posted by octopusprime on July 26, 2004, at 11:31:04
> > there's a bit of an analogy here to meditating and focusing on your breathing - taking 10 minutes to describe anything you don't normally think about (just take for granted) is a good way to calm the other distracting thoughts that typically take over in the old brain. it opens deep recesses in your mind that are normally closed.
I like this thought. I actually may try this when trying to work on my dissertation. Perhaps it can quiet the critics. :D
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then follow with proper meditation, a hot bath, a therapist appointment, a good cry, a bucket of ice cream, and perhaps a bottle of wine. writing can be freeing but it's hard work.Very good advice here...
> for example: if you are feeling stuck, you will inhale and think something like "i embody freedom", then exhale and think something like "i reject slavery". so if you're trying to be calm and patient or something, you could do "i embody patience" on inhale and "i free myself from anger" on exhale. basically, you want to inhale or bring in the "good" and exhale and release the "bad". you can use a writing warm-up session to identify the topic and mantras you want to use, and you can change them daily.
This sounds great. I think I will try this with the daily topics from the book.
Thanks!
gg
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