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by cgrayx
Wed May 08, 2013 10:41 am
Forum: Experienced practitioners
Topic: Self-protection? Selfishness?
Replies: 23
Views: 10503

Re: Self-protection? Selfishness?

Firstly, I am an advocate of mindfulness and I think it is wonderful for treatment of depression, stress and daily living. With that said, I am not a frequent or skilled practitioner (I intend to get there). I agree with what people are saying about people by willing to listen to solutions or advice...
by cgrayx
Mon Feb 25, 2013 1:37 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: New to the whole thing
Replies: 11
Views: 4457

Re: New to the whole thing

Thanks for all your replies and personal experiences; it is very helpful. I have been reading Buddhist philosophy for years and meditating scarcely in between (not Vipasanna/mindfulness though). Having just meditated for 20 minutes today, I don't know why, but it does make me feel a lot more grounde...
by cgrayx
Sat Feb 23, 2013 1:09 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: New to the whole thing
Replies: 11
Views: 4457

New to the whole thing

Hi, I am new to the whole mindfulness thing - and joined the forum as somebody on Twitter (Gareth) told me about it. I am considering doing a 8 week course, but before I commit that much to something I think it'll be better for me to become a regular mindfulness meditator. I really do struggle with ...