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- Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:58 pm
- Forum: Experienced practitioners
- Topic: It's okay to feel bad
- Replies: 10
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Re: It's okay to feel bad
'With practice, the pain may be eased if you separate it from the suffering. Is that right?' Hey Tracy! Yes I believe so. In other words, when we stop taking the suffering personally, and realize that we are not our egos(that which is feeling the pain), and we are a part of the Source of all of us--...
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:55 pm
- Forum: Experienced practitioners
- Topic: It's okay to feel bad
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3699
Re: It's okay to feel bad
Hey Jon, Choiceness awareness sounds great, I have heard of the idea of noticing what comes up during meditation but I didn't know the name for it. Music is one of my favorites too. I enjoy the like-mindedness of people who practice mindfulness/meditation. I think we are all seeking a oneness & ...
- Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:02 am
- Forum: Experienced practitioners
- Topic: It's okay to feel bad
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3699
Re: It's okay to feel bad
Hi Jon, Thanks for the reply. I love Jon-Kabat Zinn. I just recently read his book, "Wherever you go, there you are." Amazing book. A practice I have is focused breathing. When I recognize that a certain feeling or thought comes up, I don't try to fight it. I realize that it is okay, and I...
- Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:53 pm
- Forum: Experienced practitioners
- Topic: It's okay to feel bad
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3699
Re: It's okay to feel bad
'We meditate. With no specific goal in mind. A state of 'peace' is not the goal, though it can be a by-product of regular mindfulness practice. No mention of meditation in your blog, which is interesting. I'd welcome your thoughts on that.' True true. I do not mention meditation, but I meditate dail...
- Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:00 am
- Forum: Experienced practitioners
- Topic: It's okay to feel bad
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3699
It's okay to feel bad
Hello! Just like most people on here, I have experienced troubles throughout life, including extreme self-consciousness for many years. Anyway, do you guys think that accepting your feelings is a good way to be more at peace? What are some practices that you do to be more mindful in life? Here is a ...