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Originally Posted by bpcyclist
Do you practice deep breathing or Buddhist breathing techniques or any kind of mindfulness stuff? I find those things help me with my rumination problem. Have you ever read any of Thich Nhat Hanh's stuff?
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I hope you don't mind if I chime in?
Another Thich Nhat Hanh fan here..
Pema Chodron,. too.
I had first learned/practiced under Thich Nhat Hanh. His written material is great; listening or seeing him in person can be trying as many have great difficulty understanding him as he speaks.
I also very highly recommend Pema Chodron. I find her books very relevant to meeting life's many challenges.
I love Thich's (aka "Thay"'s ) phrases:
"Breathing In, I know I'm breathing in. Breathing out, I know I'm breathing out." ( Referring to: Focusing on the breath, being mindful of/aware of breathing.)
"Present Moment, Wonderful Moment!"
Buddhist principles/teachings gave me the tools and the understandings I've needed to be content in the moment despite facing many huge challenges.
A Lotus to You
