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Meditation is the practice of focusing the mind, often formalized into a specific routine. Meditation is usually recognized as a component of Eastern religions, originating in Vedic Hinduism. It encompasses any of a wide variety of spiritual practices which emphasize mental activity or quiescence. Meditation can also b... more at Wikipedia
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It helps with daily struggles. Sometimes I have a hard time keeping mentally aware of my thoughts and controlling them.
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Learned meditation and self hypnosis to control anxiety. Currently use a combination of the 2 to control chronic pain and asthma attacks. Love it.
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I try to mediatate for 20 minutes daily on the kind of person I intend on becoming. Very relaxing and I really enjoy it.
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Morning and evening quiet time helps with the stress. I must remember I am responsible for my actions and reactions therefore I must slow my life down and learn to smell the roses. Dealing with CMT is an inside job I need support from friends and treat myself to concerts plays and good books. The most important activity is working with others this is when I forget about myself.
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I have been on a Meditation course Vipassana they have centers around the world and it is free...
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Prayer works for me.
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Mindfulness meditation and Yoga Nidraactually a meditative practice no bodily flexibility is needed. The mind can be like a naughty child what we tell it to do it wont! So sit or lie down comfortably in a room which is neither cold nor too warm in dim light but not in pitch darkness with fingertips pointed upwards not touching anything. More at httpyourmentalhealth.weebly.coml.html
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only worked when I went to the guy who took the meditation session, but I can't do that everyday! Self help cd's good but not the same
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Helps to take a moment to just breathe.
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Is wonderful, but i can only do it when i'm not at level 8-10 of anxiety. And it's really hard to get into, but once you're in it definitely helps.
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AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AAOnline.net) November 10, 2008 Meditation We will want the good that is in us all, even in the worst of us... [More] -
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I use meditation for my anxiety. But when I started treating my anxiety, my depression lessened quite a bit. Either way, meditation is good for you, f... [More] -
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Hi! I have just joined a meditation group. It's part of the Meetup.com website. Check to see if your city has a meetup organization. YOu could... [More] -
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Thich Nhat Hanh has a wonderful meditation in his ART OF MINDFUL LIVING: WHere you say something to yourself after each inhale and exhale: INHALE, ... [More] -
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An interesting article on how meditation can soothe our minds and bodies. No Hard Edges Creating Space In The Body Our minds and bodies are i... [More]
