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by ArcticJoy
Thu Feb 04, 2021 5:56 am
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Question on the effects of mindfulness when combined with psychadelics
Replies: 4
Views: 11741

Re: Question on the effects of mindfulness when combined with psychadelics

Yep, I definitely had the wrong initial approach going in with so many questions and will take on board what you gents have said Jon and Barbs - just meditate and simply be. Also likewise Meadow, it's nice having a community to have conversations and share experiences of the present. I can definitel...
by ArcticJoy
Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:10 am
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Question on the effects of mindfulness when combined with psychadelics
Replies: 4
Views: 11741

Question on the effects of mindfulness when combined with psychadelics

Hello again. I'm bombarding this forum with questions but I have a lot to learn - thanks for answering my questions previously Jon. I heard stories before on monks who took LSD and because they were so present, they barely felt the effects. Could mindfulness reduce the effects of psychedelics becaus...
by ArcticJoy
Tue Jan 26, 2021 6:54 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Question on how mindfulness throughout the day affects the length of sleep at night
Replies: 1
Views: 4095

Question on how mindfulness throughout the day affects the length of sleep at night

Hello. I was reading the power of now, and in the book it was mentioned that we spend a lot of our vital energy throughout the day on unnecessary thinking. Therefore, if we are more mindful throughout the day and avoid unnecessary thinking, would we require less sleep at night because we do not need...
by ArcticJoy
Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:39 pm
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Question about being deeper in the body - body scans
Replies: 3
Views: 5794

Re: Question about being deeper in the body - body scans

It's quite common for practitioners to notice more vivid sensations in the shoulders, legs and feet than in other parts of the body during scans. How long are you scanning for? Maybe try longer body scans? Also, if you don't notice any sensations in certain parts of the body, just register 'no sens...
by ArcticJoy
Mon Jan 25, 2021 5:53 am
Forum: New practitioners
Topic: Question about being deeper in the body - body scans
Replies: 3
Views: 5794

Question about being deeper in the body - body scans

I've started to implement body scanning and being mindful of the energy within my body throughout each moment. I'm starting to develop a deeper connection in my shoulders and legs but little success with other areas in my body. What tips and practices can I utilise to develop a deep connection in ot...