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by tysonsgirl on March 18th, 2007

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I've heard a couple people talk about meditating. What exactly do you do when you meditate? Where do you meditate? Why do you meditate? Just curious...

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  • by SoothSeeker on March 18th, 2007

    SoothSeeker

    You sit and clear your mind of all thoughts. You focus on the moment right before your breath. In that moment you will find enlightenment. You can meditate anywhere you want at any time you want. you meditate so you can gather your thoughts or to gain enlightenment. or just to take a break from the world.

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  • by keithold is a prodigal bagger on March 18th, 2007

    keithold is a prodigal bagger

    G'day Tysonsgirl,

    Thank you for your question.

    Meditation generally involves concentrating heavily on something normally the mind itself. It has been widely used especially by eastern religions for thousands of years and is said to lead to a feeling of relaxation. There are a number of techniques that you can use and you can do it everywhere.

    I have attached sources for your reference.

    Regards

    Wikipedia Meditation
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditation
    Mindfulness Meditation
    http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/mindbody/a/Meditation.htm
    Meditation techniques
    http://home.att.net/~meditation/MeditationHandbook.html
    Free Meditations
    http://www.freemeditations.com/

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  • by Stableboy on May 5th, 2007

    Stableboy

    Hi Tysongirl! Here's my answer on that topic:
    http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/828498

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  • by worshiptool on March 18th, 2007

    worshiptool

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditation

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  • by Baba on May 18th, 2009

    Baba

    Actually meditation is one of the greatest secrets of the world.
    Ready to be discovered by someone looking for more substance in their life.
    There are many kinds of meditation, from just relaxing the mind and body to direct experience with the source of life within you.
    If you go through the questions and answers in the meditation section here, you will see a lot of information that would fill in the missing pieces for you.
    The basics are...
    Our head is full of thoughts on a constant basis. the body is out of balance and the world is out of balance.
    ...For example ...if we sit still,...
    and watch our breath come in and go out, and relax into ourself,
    we will immediately be aware of changes...
    a deep restful peaceful awareness of life feeling emerges, your awareness heightens,
    your thoughts will slow down, and you will find your peace.
    ...We experience life at different levels, from the earthly plane to deeper levels of existence and awareness.
    Through meditation we can go deeper... and
    then there is meditation on the Light and Sound within yourself. But everything starts with awareness of your breath.

    Try it
    just be aware of your breath as you go about your day.
    it will center you, and
    it will slow down your thoughts when you are aware of your breath.
    you can still do whatever you are doing while being aware of your breath.
    and it will make you feel good too.
    cheers

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  • by GTFMR.INTUITIVE on May 17th, 2009

    GTFMR.INTUITIVE

    Heres a long answer to prepare for meditation.it might get boring so bare with me.I write all my answers on word before i send it so if you ever need it again ill just copy it,lol:) First, select a place where you can be quiet and undisturbed for as long as it takes. It may be indoors or out of doors, the important thing is that you must be comfortable there. Ideally, you should have a place that you use for no other purpose, but this is not essential. Few people have the luxury of being able to set aside a special room for mediation. Many people use their bedroom, but a word of caution here: if you have disturbed sleep, if you suffer from distressing or unhappy thoughts when in bed at night, then the bedroom is not the place for your meditation. A quiet study or workroom, or even the dining room if the family can be excluded, may be a better option.
    Your space should be clean and tidy, with as few distractions as possible. Subdued lighting is preferable. Many people like to light a candle, burn some incense, or play quiet music. All these things can be helpful, but they are not essential. Indeed, they ought to be avoided if other people in your home might find them disturbing. A word of caution regarding the music - avoid anything with vocals, these are almost always a distraction during meditation.
    Begin with a symbolic purification of the body. Wash your face and hands, and drink a glass of ordinary water. You should not meditate immediately after a heavy meal, as this in itself can be a distraction. Your clothing should be comfortable, not tight or restricting. Needless to say, it should also be clean.
    Adopt a comfortable posture. Complex yoga postures are not essential, and indeed if adopted without long training can be counterproductive. On the other hand, do not get too comfortable; for example, many people find that if they lie down there is a tendency to fall asleep! A good posture for most people is to sit on an ordinary chair, of the type you might find at your dining table. Place both feet flat on the floor, slightly apart. Rest your hands on your thighs. Sit upright, do not lounge; you will find that you can nevertheless get quite comfortable and relaxed in this posture.
    Close your eyes. Inhale slowly and deeply. Hold your breath for a few seconds - note this, a few seconds, this is not a competition to see how long you can hold your breath - then exhale slowly. Repeat this deep breath twice more. This symbolically and in fact will help to clear your lungs and your body of everyday toxins. After that, continue to breathe normally and steadily.
    Sit quietly for a few moments. Then, it is advisable to return yourself fully to physical reality by "grounding" yourself. A good way to do this is by having something to eat and drink - a cup of tea and a biscuit are very popular for this purpose.
    Be sure to give yourself a clear ten to fifteen minutes before you do anything that requires your concentration, such as driving.

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  • by GTFMR.INTUITIVE on May 17th, 2009

    GTFMR.INTUITIVE

    you relax you body,heart,and mind to calm your spirit or to gain knowledge mostly intuition skills but it can be use for logical skills as well.balance you breathing, fast, only drink a little water and concentrate to clean you thyself from impurity,suchs as thoughts and emotions to help thyself gain control of your mind and will.you are trying fasting which helps the brain and body be more capable of controlling you will and focus hence it the purpose to help control breathing.I meditate to gain knowledge from God.

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  • by Amorphous Blob on August 12th, 2007

    Amorphous Blob

    Good answers on "how" above. I also like to read a "mystical"-oriented reading beforehand, like the one in my profile. After a while, you can put the "intro" aside and go into stillness, hear "the still small voice".
    As for the "why", it brings first peace, calmness, relaxation, stilling of the "monkey chatter mind", and eventually realization of oneness with God (or Allness).

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  • by Shelby on May 30th, 2007

    Shelby

    The following is copy/pasted from another question I answered that was similar:

    "I used to visit a holistic healing teacher for a few years, a couple times a week. She taught me serveral meditation techniques, and ways of bettering myself spiritually (not "religious" spiritual), and letting go of things in my past with aromatherapy, reflexology, meditation, special ceremonies, etc. She even had a teepee in her back yard :) She was one of the most beneficial people I have ever had in my life. Sadly, she passed away from cancer about a year and a half ago, and I haven't been able to find someone to fill her shoes.

    If you can find someone like this in your area, and have an open mind, it can be a life changing experience."

    As for where, I have meditated everywhere. On the bus, in a field, in a forest, in bed, at work, on my couch, you name it.

    Why? I find it beneficial for stress relief.

    Hope I helped to answer your question a bit.

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  • by adamjohn on July 26th, 2010

    adamjohn

    I think you need to read a book about it. I cannot explain it in a couple of minutes.

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  • by adamjohn on July 26th, 2010

    adamjohn

    I think you need to read a book about it. I cannot explain it in a couple of minutes.

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  • by jin jang on July 5th, 2009

    jin jang

    It is a good alternative to medication.

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  • by Wonderer on July 26th, 2010

    Wonderer

    Meditation is stretching and exercising the mind. Physical exercise is disciplined use of those limbs and muscles which remain idle and hence tend to decay. Meditation is a mental exercise which massages and awakens the idle centres in the mind. If I do not do physical exercise, I will not ever know the joy and strength of certain physical faculties. Similiarly, if I will not meditate, I will not ever know the joy and strength of certain mental faculties.



    Read more: Do you meditate? If so, how does it help you? | Answerbag http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9421450#ixzz144Fvr9E9

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  • by adamjohn on July 26th, 2010

    adamjohn

    I think you need to read a book about it. I cannot explain it in a couple of minutes.

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