This is a great article Glenn! It’s one to refer to and one to share indeed.
As I listened to it, there was a flow of thoughts running a history of my meditation practice, along with other random thoughts wiggling through my brain. I worked the process; blink, breathe, return…
Likewise I like to say I meditate regularly. There’s truth in that, latitude for how one defines regularly. And meditation is meaningful and beneficial to me.
It started way back— TM, and numerous forms explored/ “toyed” with, in solitude and in groups, a Satsung, an invite to meditate with a friend…Many methods gleaned were from various teachers and books. Meditation was often in the context of a regular yoga practice, again latitude for definition of regular. A Yoga practice, gave form to my most consistent meditation practice.
Beginning my day with some quiet meditative space nearly always makes a difference in how my day feels and evolves, and it affects my life best when it becomes more regularly regular.
Because I am now old in years I like to say I’ve been a life long time meditator. Truthfully, I actually feel like I’m a young fledgling. An image of a lovely bird, sitting on a branch above my head as I sat meditating in my garden once upon a day…. An important note is that the most natural and easiest time meditating for me is when I’ve been sitting immersed in Nature.
Your sharing here this morning reminds me, to renew and refresh my meditation practice. With the reminder that what practice really means is a practice practicing regularly.
There is so much yet to learn, as I turn to learning from you.
I deeply appreciate what you’ve written. It is a reminder, it is a guide, it is a nudge to remembering.
Thanks for sharing, Glenn. I've tried to develop a meditation practice multiple times in the past 20 odd years, but it never seems to stick. I've played with Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer, and probably a few others. Maybe those approaches weren't right for me. I'm curious about the app you mention.
Still, even my inconsistent practice has been beneficial. It definitely helped me become more aware of my thought process, particularly identifying that infinitesimal gap between thought and feeling identified in the CBT triangle. I'm much better now at understanding how a fleeting thought can introduce an emotional state, positive or negative, that can last far longer.
Appreciate the recommendation on the app. Will have to look into that, although I'm far more likely to use it if free.
What a generous resource for folks who are curious!
Love the auditorium analogy! It’s spot on. The goal isn’t necessarily silence, but noticing what’s there when things quiet down.
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This is a great article Glenn! It’s one to refer to and one to share indeed.
As I listened to it, there was a flow of thoughts running a history of my meditation practice, along with other random thoughts wiggling through my brain. I worked the process; blink, breathe, return…
Likewise I like to say I meditate regularly. There’s truth in that, latitude for how one defines regularly. And meditation is meaningful and beneficial to me.
It started way back— TM, and numerous forms explored/ “toyed” with, in solitude and in groups, a Satsung, an invite to meditate with a friend…Many methods gleaned were from various teachers and books. Meditation was often in the context of a regular yoga practice, again latitude for definition of regular. A Yoga practice, gave form to my most consistent meditation practice.
Beginning my day with some quiet meditative space nearly always makes a difference in how my day feels and evolves, and it affects my life best when it becomes more regularly regular.
Because I am now old in years I like to say I’ve been a life long time meditator. Truthfully, I actually feel like I’m a young fledgling. An image of a lovely bird, sitting on a branch above my head as I sat meditating in my garden once upon a day…. An important note is that the most natural and easiest time meditating for me is when I’ve been sitting immersed in Nature.
Your sharing here this morning reminds me, to renew and refresh my meditation practice. With the reminder that what practice really means is a practice practicing regularly.
There is so much yet to learn, as I turn to learning from you.
I deeply appreciate what you’ve written. It is a reminder, it is a guide, it is a nudge to remembering.
Thank you.
Thanks for sharing, Glenn. I've tried to develop a meditation practice multiple times in the past 20 odd years, but it never seems to stick. I've played with Calm, Headspace, Insight Timer, and probably a few others. Maybe those approaches weren't right for me. I'm curious about the app you mention.
Still, even my inconsistent practice has been beneficial. It definitely helped me become more aware of my thought process, particularly identifying that infinitesimal gap between thought and feeling identified in the CBT triangle. I'm much better now at understanding how a fleeting thought can introduce an emotional state, positive or negative, that can last far longer.
Appreciate the recommendation on the app. Will have to look into that, although I'm far more likely to use it if free.
Peace.