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Posted by TexasChic on August 23, 2004, at 15:08:44
... and how do you know if you're doing it right? Do you play relaxing music or need silence? My T recommeded using a candle flame as a focus point, but I've also heard of closing your eyes. How long should you do it the first time? How exactly do you shut off your brain. Do you just keep reminding yourself to think of nothing, or do you just let your mind go where ever it wants? Sorry to ask so many questions.
Posted by partlycloudy on August 23, 2004, at 15:22:21
In reply to How do you start meditating..., posted by TexasChic on August 23, 2004, at 15:08:44
There are many different techniques. I respond well to a guided meditation, whereas others let the thoughts lead the meditation.
My T does a lovely meditation with me while my eyes are closed. My EMDR therapist does the same - they help me to center myself after a grueling session.
When I'm on my own I use a Deepak Chopra CD that is targeted for healing. It's really long, so I take it as far as I need at the time, or skip to the track that addresses my particular need.
Without a CD or a therapist, I close my eyes, keep my feet on the floor and my hands relaxed and faced palm upwards, and try to become aware of my breath flowing into and out of my body. I don't think of anything else, just my breath. Do that for 10 minutes and it's like you took a nap.
Posted by TexasChic on August 23, 2004, at 15:45:30
In reply to Re: How do you start meditating... » TexasChic, posted by partlycloudy on August 23, 2004, at 15:22:21
Thank you! That's very helpful. Now is this Deep Chopra the one you told me about before? I've long since lost where I wrote it down.
Posted by partlycloudy on August 23, 2004, at 17:29:06
In reply to Re: How do you start meditating... » partlycloudy, posted by TexasChic on August 23, 2004, at 15:45:30
Yup. He has several meditation CD's. I think I bought mine on Amazon. I had tried a self esteem CD by some reknowned therapist, and I felt like I was being scolded when I listened to it. At least the Deepak Chopra has cool music.
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