The Planet's Sangha: Buddhist discussions, thought, etc.

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by aishah

for me meditation is like exercise. it sucks and i don't wanna, but when i do it, i feel better. and when i do it on a regular basis, i notice changes in my life and behavior, like the ability to be mindful with normal tasks, be a better listener, respond more with compassion. and eventually i become more at peace in meditation and outside of it. sometimes that leads to more intense meditation experiences, but i was taught that that shouldn't be the focus or goal of meditation (for me at least).

i definitely agree that flying in subspace has some connections...i love that blissful feeling. it's different than what meditation feels like for me. but it can also be a state of heightened awareness.

Yes, being a hypnotherapist and an energy worker (i do this in conjunction with bodywork) i love watching people at peace, relaxing and *flying*... so you would think simple meditation would come easy for me. Maybe i'm just fighting it.