06-16-2015, 05:42 AM
The shear amount of meditation techniques sometimes overwhelms me and causes me a great deal of anxiety as I feel as though my methods are inadequate and my growth and time would be better served practicing something else. Anyone else feel this?
As for my technique, it involves focusing on and being aware of the breath, in and out. I have lately started counting the breath from 1 to 10 and repeating for a period of 15-20 minutes. I sometimes use guided meditations on YouTube when I am finding it hard to maintain a regular practice. One of things I have noticed is that I have a tendency to block out and try to force my mind to be still and thoughtless. It's almost like I try to think my way out of thoughts. Not very effective if I must say so. I think I am making some progress in this regard however, and with more practice, hopefully I will continue to improve and be more accepting and loving.
As for my technique, it involves focusing on and being aware of the breath, in and out. I have lately started counting the breath from 1 to 10 and repeating for a period of 15-20 minutes. I sometimes use guided meditations on YouTube when I am finding it hard to maintain a regular practice. One of things I have noticed is that I have a tendency to block out and try to force my mind to be still and thoughtless. It's almost like I try to think my way out of thoughts. Not very effective if I must say so. I think I am making some progress in this regard however, and with more practice, hopefully I will continue to improve and be more accepting and loving.
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