Helpful post Terry. Meditation has helped me. I was so angry about my renovation and meditating for 20-30mins daily has greatly reduced anger and irritation. And it's helped not be so angry at my attorney and just do a lot of his work just to get on with life.
What if the saffron robe was like a sprinkle of fairy dust on top?
Vincent's definition of a fanatic is spot on. It reminds me of myself, and of my eldest son. Anything we get into leads us to talk nonstop about it, and when others lack our enthusiasm for the topic at hand we're confused and even personally affronted. Fanaticism is a lovely way to live, but it has its drawbacks.
This Comments section will be responsible if I sit down to meditate today and can only think of chips.
Thanks for sharing your TM experience, Terry. I learned meditation in a different lineage, but the results are remarkable, especially when the practice is consistent.
Thanks for the memory, Terry! I went to a TM few meets. I remember my mantra. It has a nice ring to it. I think there is more to meditation now though, than when I was first introduced to it. It may have been all of the accompanying hoopla at the time. Chess was also big at the time.
I meditate as well and have done for maybe 20+ years with varied occasional lapses. I usually meditate once a day for half an hour and if I feel myself getting wound up, then twice a day.
It has taught me a lot about balance, mindfulness, peace. I still get anxious periodicially but I'm fully aware that meditation is the key to my ongoing personal peace.
Saffron robes? No. But I do donate to a Tibetan womens' monastery via https://davidmichie.substack.com/. David has such an easy way of explaining the existential in our lives. Highly recommended.
Meditation has changed my life. My thyroid med dose continues to decrease and I no longer have CKD. Emotional changes too. The trick now is to be in meditation with eyes open. Not so much a trance but that loving calm awareness. I’m still addicted to dark chocolate tho.
Cool, Terry. Thanks for the Lao Tsu quote "“Those who know do not talk, and those who talk do not know.” It reminds me of a quote ascribed to Jesus, "... when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father in secret." I am neither Taoist or Christian, but I do appreciate their philosophies. It also reminds me of my vegan friends who always feel compelled to remind everyone of their veganish ways.... ALWAYS. Glad to hear TM has helped you, kid.
Being aware is being enlightened. You are aware, hence you wrote this, and hence, I’d argue you are enlightened. We are most enlightened when we cease to think, and just be. Meditation helps us get there. Therefore your temper bouts likely decreased post meditation as anger comes mainly from listening to thoughts. I am still trapped in the realm of the ego and tempter mostly because I have a teen and that’s an anti-meditative space, but I try:)
I used to fall asleep in the relaxation bit at the end of yoga classes too. What the body wants it takes, if given the opportunity. Some very interesting results from your dip into TM though. You clearly really needed it, so thankfully the universe gave you opportunities to try it. Well worth it for you. Thanks for sharing.
Helpful post Terry. Meditation has helped me. I was so angry about my renovation and meditating for 20-30mins daily has greatly reduced anger and irritation. And it's helped not be so angry at my attorney and just do a lot of his work just to get on with life.
What if the saffron robe was like a sprinkle of fairy dust on top?
Shame, I do like a saffron robe…! It’s great to adjust tools and ideologies to fit with us; we do what we can and that’s a good start.
Thanks for sharing this, Terry!
Vincent's definition of a fanatic is spot on. It reminds me of myself, and of my eldest son. Anything we get into leads us to talk nonstop about it, and when others lack our enthusiasm for the topic at hand we're confused and even personally affronted. Fanaticism is a lovely way to live, but it has its drawbacks.
This Comments section will be responsible if I sit down to meditate today and can only think of chips.
Thanks for sharing your TM experience, Terry. I learned meditation in a different lineage, but the results are remarkable, especially when the practice is consistent.
And my Guru eats pizza too.
Thanks for the memory, Terry! I went to a TM few meets. I remember my mantra. It has a nice ring to it. I think there is more to meditation now though, than when I was first introduced to it. It may have been all of the accompanying hoopla at the time. Chess was also big at the time.
I love this, Terry.
I meditate as well and have done for maybe 20+ years with varied occasional lapses. I usually meditate once a day for half an hour and if I feel myself getting wound up, then twice a day.
It has taught me a lot about balance, mindfulness, peace. I still get anxious periodicially but I'm fully aware that meditation is the key to my ongoing personal peace.
Saffron robes? No. But I do donate to a Tibetan womens' monastery via https://davidmichie.substack.com/. David has such an easy way of explaining the existential in our lives. Highly recommended.
Love this, Terry. I love all spaces in between. Chips and saffron robes are of equal awesomeness in this context I say!
Meditation has changed my life. My thyroid med dose continues to decrease and I no longer have CKD. Emotional changes too. The trick now is to be in meditation with eyes open. Not so much a trance but that loving calm awareness. I’m still addicted to dark chocolate tho.
Cool, Terry. Thanks for the Lao Tsu quote "“Those who know do not talk, and those who talk do not know.” It reminds me of a quote ascribed to Jesus, "... when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father in secret." I am neither Taoist or Christian, but I do appreciate their philosophies. It also reminds me of my vegan friends who always feel compelled to remind everyone of their veganish ways.... ALWAYS. Glad to hear TM has helped you, kid.
I find I meditate on how to get into a position to meditate. But the chips really help?--thanks Terry!
Being aware is being enlightened. You are aware, hence you wrote this, and hence, I’d argue you are enlightened. We are most enlightened when we cease to think, and just be. Meditation helps us get there. Therefore your temper bouts likely decreased post meditation as anger comes mainly from listening to thoughts. I am still trapped in the realm of the ego and tempter mostly because I have a teen and that’s an anti-meditative space, but I try:)
Your inner peace sounds like a lovely way to be. ☺️☺️☺️
I used to fall asleep in the relaxation bit at the end of yoga classes too. What the body wants it takes, if given the opportunity. Some very interesting results from your dip into TM though. You clearly really needed it, so thankfully the universe gave you opportunities to try it. Well worth it for you. Thanks for sharing.
Great but now I want some chips. Ha ha!
I do fancy some fish with those chips. Now I am hungry... maybe TM the chips away, I had some yesterday. Great read, Terry.