I went to a meditation group this weekend. It was really good for my first time. I'm planning on going back next weekend. The group leader told me about a book called Uncovering Happiness by Elisha Goldstein. It's a book that shows people how to cope with and overcome their depression. I am reading it now and it's really good.

[Gus1234U]

i have found that meditation works best if you do it Every Day (twice a day) ~~

Thanks Gus. Lol, I am tha grasshoppa!

[ramirorico]

Originally Posted by starrysky

I went to a meditation group this weekend. It was really good for my first time. I'm planning on going back next weekend. The group leader told me about a book called Uncovering Happiness by Elisha Goldstein. It's a book that shows people how to cope with and overcome their depression. I am reading it now and it's really good.

Meditation is awesome. You're going to change a lot.

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[Gus1234U]

one of the things that can interfere with continuing meditation is discovering one's own flaws and weaknesses, and having no way to repair them.

here is a link to a form of Mind Training that helps explain the optimal attitude when encountering resistance and repulsion:

Pema Chödrön on Lojong Mind Training Slogans - Lion's Roar

Originally Posted by Gus1234U

one of the things that can interfere with continuing meditation is discovering one's own flaws and weaknesses, and having no way to repair them.

here is a link to a form of Mind Training that helps explain the optimal attitude when encountering resistance and repulsion:

Pema Chödrön on Lojong Mind Training Slogans - Lion's Roar

I am reading this now. Thank you for this.

[David_Gatiss]

Originally Posted by starrysky

I went to a meditation group this weekend. It was really good for my first time. I'm planning on going back next weekend. The group leader told me about a book called Uncovering Happiness by Elisha Goldstein. It's a book that shows people how to cope with and overcome their depression. I am reading it now and it's really good.

Meditation comes highly recommended, but here are a few tips to support you on your journey.

Meditation doesn't have to be an exercise where you sit in the lotus position and try and still your mind. It quickly gets boring.

Have you heard about the Japanese tea ceremony? It was practiced in the ancient Samurai culture, and is still practiced today by some.

The gist of it is they approach every activity like a meditation - controlled refined movements, zero wasted effort, focused mind. This form of meditation can immensely benefit anyone in all aspects of their life. I personally try this form of meditation and love it.

You don't even have to practice it in the context of tea-making. Any everyday activity can double up as a form of meditation. You just have to do it with the utmost sincerity and concentration.

I am still meditating, and studying meditation in my own way. Going to group this weekend. Found a website with guided meditations called Headspace.