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by Desktop User
Tue Mar 03, 2020 1:11 pm
Forum: Experienced practitioners
Topic: What does it feel like to you at its best?
Replies: 6
Views: 5003

Re: What does it feel like to you at its best?

'Unfortunately it IS about attaining a state but if you have that attitude ull never get it, you have to fool your own brain to get it almost.' Sorry, I have no idea what that means. Ok so you say its not about happiness, its not about feeling good and getting rid of negative emotions. But it IS. I...
by Desktop User
Tue Mar 03, 2020 1:46 am
Forum: Experienced practitioners
Topic: What does it feel like to you at its best?
Replies: 6
Views: 5003

Re: What does it feel like to you at its best?

I don't even think about it. Mindfulness isn't about attaining a particular state, reaching different levels or becoming proficient. It's simply about being with experience as it arises. Jon Clever thanks Jon. Unfortunately it IS about attaining a state but if you have that attitude ull never get i...
by Desktop User
Sat Feb 29, 2020 10:44 am
Forum: Experienced practitioners
Topic: What does it feel like to you at its best?
Replies: 6
Views: 5003

What does it feel like to you at its best?

To me its like a hard drug, its that good but its so hard to get that level. Most of the time I can boost mood but not get the mega high's. How does meditation feel to you when its gone as well as youve ever experienced? Also why do some people say it makes them feel happy and some say serene to me ...
by Desktop User
Thu Feb 20, 2020 3:56 am
Forum: Experienced practitioners
Topic: Can shut off my mind about 90% but it stays on a little like 10%
Replies: 3
Views: 4313

Can shut off my mind about 90% but it stays on a little like 10%

How do I get that last annoying 10% to switch off? I can feel a little bit of mind use on its mostly off but the last little bit of mind use is very hard for me to shut down. I have the bets luck with the non striving and give up desire teaching points. But even they are problematic. Any tips for th...