Coping with this cruel world.

[zephyrinne]

Oh come on. The world's not going to end soon. Just smoke a bowl, turn on some good music and chill out.

Ditto.

And too.. why worry about the inevitable? I mean, we're all gonna die sometime or the world will end, whichever comes first. Well, wait.. I guess if the world ends, we'll die. *shrug.. I'm high* Anyways, might as well just have the best time you can while you're here. I'm sure everyone has had those same thoughts you have had, and yeah.. they do suck. But really, you're just going to drive yourself insane if you keep thinking like that. So yeah, light one up and crank up the tunes. Cheers man... have a good one.

[Ap0c4lyPtIcF4t3]

Meditation is the ongoing practice of focusing your mind/body/soul. If you arent a spiritual person i would suggest yoga. Same principals but it steers away from the spiritual aspects of meditation. For starters I would briefly go over the history and background of yoga. Start at this site http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/ Its a good start for reliable information, its not something you can use when you want and then drop it. Its something you have to take up as a habit and take the time to practice. It requires a deal of patience and most importantly a quiet place to practice. Like most things in life you get what you put into it. You really do benefit from it and you will be a better person for it. In the times we live in i believe it is important to meditate to get away from the ongoing chaos in the world today. If you have any questions dont be afraid to ask!

[Ganj]

I'm reading up on the fundamentals of meditation, as we speak. I believe religion is helpful and accomodating, so I do not mind one bit. I believe it's all brought together to relieve man from their thoughts and to give them to "God".

It seems as though what I've been through has leaded up to this practice. I understand what it's saying, because I've experienced it. I'm ready for a radical change in my life, like it says I'll experience if understanding is present. I appreciate your help, and yes, if any questions whatsoever arise, I'll be sure to ask.

Thanks again. If you're interested to see what I'm reading:

http://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/chanmed1.pdf

[Ap0c4lyPtIcF4t3]

That is fucking weird, i was just looking for that to send to you as it is the best material I have read. Good find!! If your looking for something spiritual then disregard that ABC yoga stuff, not gonna be your cup'a'joe.

believe religion is helpful and accomodating, so I do not mind one bit. I believe it's all brought together to relieve man from their thoughts and to give them to "God".

You nailed it right on the head there buddy!! Im very glad you realize this early on as it will help you throughout the process.

It seems as though what I've been through has leaded up to this practice. I understand what it's saying, because I've experienced it.

That is merely Fate....which is bizzare in itself when you think about the complexity of Fate(If you choose to believe in fate).


Its my pleasure to have helped. Good luck!

[LIP]

Oh great, now theres a date the worlds going to end i feel shit.

[Ap0c4lyPtIcF4t3]

Oh great, now theres a date the worlds going to end i feel shit.

The reason why that date is so significant is because the mayans predicited it(Mayans have the most accurate calender). What makes it ever MORE significant is that Terrence Mckenna's TimeWave Zero model showed that novelty came to a end, not only the same year but the same date....

[Ganj]

I have a question concerning your breathing during meditation. Do you concentrate on it? Every inhalation and exhalation should require your mind, but then that'd be defeating the meditation in itself, would it not?

[Ganj]

I think I've got it. You're naturally breathing to begin with (DUH), so the point of it is to become conciously aware, but of no thought and no force. Tada!

You're going to have thoughts through the meditation process, right?

[Ap0c4lyPtIcF4t3]

Do you think about your breathing regularly?? Like i said its something that takes practice and the breathing is a VERY important part. While learning the art you of course have to concentrate on it but after enough practice it will take less and less concentration and then finally become second nature to you. While learning it isnt self defeating as long as you are focused on the meditation. You will learn to achieve a balance. It seems confusing and while starting it can be frustrating but stay focused and you will be rewarded

[Ap0c4lyPtIcF4t3]

Yes you will have thoughts right now in the process, so dont think your doing something wrong. Eventually you will be able to drown out these thoughts and focus that energy inward. This is the start of the healing process.