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by chrisj22
Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:38 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Help! Too focused on breath!
Replies: 13
Views: 10061

Re: Help! Too focused on breath!

Hi guys/gals, I'm new to this site and after some help, please. I've been meditating on and off for around two years (more off than on to be honest), however, I have been religious with it daily for six months, morning and night. Lately I've been reading and watching a lot of Eckhart Tolle regardin...
by chrisj22
Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Guided Meditations with more silence.
Replies: 7
Views: 5133

Re: Guided Meditations with more silence.

Why not do without a guided one and sit in your own silence following the breath?

That requires no instructions or external dialogue.
by chrisj22
Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Has meditation made you happier?
Replies: 5
Views: 3369

Re: Has meditation made you happier?

Meditation has had a huge effect on me mentally.

It brings for such peace and tranquility to the real self - the 'I'.

Like anything, it is a workout for the brain, just as you would go to the gym to build muscle, it cannot be done overnight and takes time.
by chrisj22
Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Resources on Self-Compassion
Replies: 9
Views: 8762

Re: Resources on Self-Compassion

Sorry, no, that second site was this one: https://chrisgermer.com/meditations/ I've been doing 'Loving kindness for a loved one' the last few days and like it. This style will do the job. Ensure you use the affirmation 'I am love' too, that is super important for compassion. Also - and this may sou...
by chrisj22
Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Help! Too focused on breath!
Replies: 13
Views: 10061

Re: Help! Too focused on breath!

Hi guys/gals, I'm new to this site and after some help, please. I've been meditating on and off for around two years (more off than on to be honest), however, I have been religious with it daily for six months, morning and night. Lately I've been reading and watching a lot of Eckhart Tolle regarding...