I never understood what it meant to meditate till I looked into ”mindfulness meditation” — realized I get into meditative states often and didnt realize it’s part of a practice- its impossible to “empty” the mind - but being aware of what is pulling your attention can be the first step to being present -
Mar 22, 2024
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I suck at it, but when I actually sit and focus on the breath and observe my thoughts, it reminds me of how I used to think as a kid. my mind clears and really rich visions and feelings come back to me. Just glimpses, but I think it helps to just be reminded of that feeling. Then you can remember to recreate it in your daily life by staying present.
I should really meditate more
Mar 24, 2025
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During stressful times, at one point in our life, we arrive at meditation to try to keep our minds at bay. For a lot of people in this day in age, it starts with guided meditations through apps like Headspace. I haven't tried Headspace personally, but I've heard mixed reviews where it has or hasn't worked. I feel like anything that lives in my phone is an automatic distraction for me. I personally started meditating through a book recommended by a friend, The Miracle of Mindfulness, written by Thich Nhat Hanh, a world-renowned monk who is also a peace activist. What really reeled me in was that it covered the whys in why we meditate, and it inspired me to learn more and practice it everyday. Whether you've unsuccessfully trialed meditation or haven't at all, I highly recommend learning to meditate through a book like this one :)
Jan 21, 2021
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i have yet to be able to sit still and turn off my mind and meditate the traditional way, but i’m a big believer in finding physical actions that allow one to enter that zone…i know when i’m active with my hands when drawing or playing an instrument, my brain enters a different state thats soothing and is the only time where no other thoughts are coming into my head. i have a friend that doesn’t eat sweets but she loves baking treats because the actions relax her. my uncle is a surfer and he says surfing is the only time he feels his brain is totally clear of any other thoughts. i don't garden but i imagine those that do find that space too…
Mar 23, 2024
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annie lord - silly, funny, a really beautiful exhale
abe - not quite a breakdown of relationship- but a good story about desperation and companionship
Mar 1, 2024
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choose 3 songs you will listen to while you clean, and tell yourself that you only need to clean for those 3 songs. I am normally surprised by how much I am able to get done in such a short amount of time.
When taking something off a hanger don’t leave the hanger on the rack pressed between clothes - you will never find it again. Put it somewhere that is easy to find so you can rehang quickly.
Mar 17, 2024