I want to pause at the end of week one to reflect on the reactions I’ve gotten from other people while working toward my meditation goal. First, I’ve gotten a tremendous amount of support, and several people offering tips and strategies that that have been successful for them. I’m thankful for the community that this… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W1D7
Category: Philosophy
Learn How To Meditate W1D6
Please also remember that meditation is not causing your wild displays of mind. The truth is that Roving Mind is always present. The major difference is that, for the first time in your life, you’re noticing it and dealing with it in a brand-new, better way. – Today was probably the best day of meditation… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W1D6
House and Philosophy: Finding the Meaning of Life Through Death
“It’s pathetic. I’m pathetic. An oncologist with cancer. Of all the things that could be killing me. It’s like the universe giving me the big middle finger.” “The universe doesn’t care—” Wilson interrupts “Why me? I’m always telling my patients not to torture themselves because there is no answer.” “Sound advice.” “It’s cruel advice. They were… Continue reading House and Philosophy: Finding the Meaning of Life Through Death
Learn How To Meditate W1D5
A recent commenter mentioned that trying to meditate is, in a lot of ways, an oxymoron. This reminded me of passage from along the same lines: When you realize that you have come to your wit’s end, you can begin meditation. Or meditation happens, and that happening is simply the watching of what is, of all the… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W1D5
Moral Monday: On Empathy
Well, hello there. Due to the recent natural disasters and mass shootings there has been an influx of attention to mental health services in this country. It is yet to be determined if anything other than media discussions will arise from these problems, but I hope the rubber will one day hit the road with… Continue reading Moral Monday: On Empathy
Learn How To Meditate W1D4
Most every meditator feels awkward when they begin to meditate. In fact, I’d be surprised if you didn’t feel this way. This can prompt you to think that maybe you’re not cut out to be a meditator. But that isn’t true at all. Consider this: The 8 minutes you just spent in meditation may be the… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W1D4
Learn How To Meditate W1D3
I did a little better today with not focusing on my to do list, but I realized just how exceptionally hard it is for me to simply stop thinking. I tried two strategies to help get me on the right track: 1. First I tried a sort of mantra, focusing just on thinking about breathing IN… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W1D3
Learn How To Meditate W1D2
My first day of meditating and I had what I consider to be a pretty major breakthrough: I realized that I am constantly thinking about the future. While trying to meditate, the places my mind kept wandering to were things I needed or wanted to do with the rest of the day. Thinking of things I could accomplish and… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W1D2
I don’t know. (And that’s OK)
Why is it so hard to admit we don’t know something? Scientists spend their lives asking questions and seeking answers; and if we don’t find the answer we pose a hypothesis, test a theory. All of these actions denote some sort of knowledge or background on a particular subject. What if we encounter an alien… Continue reading I don’t know. (And that’s OK)
Learning How To Meditate Introduction W1D1
Although I do have some experience with meditating, both in my own life and in leading students at Governor’s School in doing it, I am by no means an expert. Taking the time to meditate regularly and learn more about the practice is something that has been on my todo list for a while now.… Continue reading Learning How To Meditate Introduction W1D1