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by Xaric
Mon Jan 01, 2018 4:53 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: What is holding you back?
Replies: 20
Views: 8991

Re: What is holding you back?

Yeah!

That was a nice post!

Many different opinions heard :)

I am glad about that!
by Xaric
Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:26 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: What is holding you back?
Replies: 20
Views: 8991

Re: What is holding you back?

In my experience 2-3 minutes of formal practice per day doesn't do anything. This suggestion will unlikely help you become more mindful in your life but it will definitely help you make "sitting down to practice mindfulness" a habit. The secret to mastering any kind of practice is to firs...
by Xaric
Mon Dec 18, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: MINDFULNESS MEDITATION RESEARCH!
Replies: 5
Views: 10070

Re: MINDFULNESS MEDITATION RESEARCH!

I took place in the survey :)
by Xaric
Sat Dec 16, 2017 5:09 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: What is holding you back?
Replies: 20
Views: 8991

Re: What is holding you back?

I totally understand... Well, I guess that a little practice is better than no practice at all. Every person is different so everyone has to keep in mind their very own needs. I am currently formally practicing 5 out of 7 days and it works just fine for me but I also try to have moments of informal ...
by Xaric
Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:59 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: Letting Go vs Giving Up!?
Replies: 4
Views: 2243

Re: Letting Go vs Giving Up!?

Yup!

We can fully accept the moment while still making efforts to change our future for the better.

Thank you Jon!
by Xaric
Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:26 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: What is holding you back?
Replies: 20
Views: 8991

Re: What is holding you back?

@alexcr87 I actually started meditating because I was an overthinker and I wanted to become calmer. I believe that everyone who starts practicing meditation has an end goal in mind. No person has ever started meditating because they "like doing it" . The trap that most people fall in, incl...
by Xaric
Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:58 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: What is holding you back?
Replies: 20
Views: 8991

Re: What is holding you back?

I guess my main excuse is "I don't have time" Also, I think I've always had a hard time letting go of my expectations towards meditation (supposed to make you feel good/calm/whatever, improve your "behavior", your reactions to life events, etc.). I think this is the hardest part...
by Xaric
Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:31 pm
Forum: General discussions
Topic: Letting Go vs Giving Up!?
Replies: 4
Views: 2243

Re: Letting Go vs Giving Up!?

That's a very interesting point of view Peter.

Thank you for sharing this with us!
by Xaric
Sun Dec 03, 2017 4:49 pm
Forum: Mindfulness Resources
Topic: Free mindfulness resources website
Replies: 17
Views: 16680

Re: Free mindfulness resources website

@Peter

I'll find that out... I mean if I am ready :P

I will let you know about my first impressions!

Thanks again!
by Xaric
Sun Dec 03, 2017 1:37 pm
Forum: Mindfulness Resources
Topic: Free mindfulness resources website
Replies: 17
Views: 16680

Re: Free mindfulness resources website

@Peter

I will give "A New Earth" a try!

Thank you for your recommendation!