How/When do you meditate?

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 07 Sep 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Frequency	07 Sep 2002
I generaly let my mind run wild when I'm in bed with some music playing. I pop in music by The Offspring and I just listen to the lyrics. The Offspring have such a wide range of different feelings on each album but a general overall theme (so hard to place a finger on but it's certainly there) and I have all their albums (minimum 12 songs to a disc so around 72 songs). When I listen to the albums there's always one song or a few songs that leap out at me and it makes me meditate whether I want to or not, lol What about you?

jema	08 Sep 2002
i find that i meditate best while moving around. i can only meditate for a short while, 5-10 minutes sitting down. but when i walk i can go on for an hour or more. a walking meditation is a bit special, you really just go with the flow, eastablish a rythm in your step and your breathing, clear your head consiously by saying you are leaving the troubles behind you - and then you walk! doing the dishes works too. and dancing. (but be careful not to stumble into things) i meditate to seldom. i wish i could do it more often.

the hermit	08 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by jema a walking meditation is a bit special, you really just go with the flow, eastablish a rythm in your step and your breathing, clear your head consiously by saying you are leaving the troubles behind you - and then you walk! I, and many other people walk labyrinths in the same manner for meditative purposes.

Yogi Cat	08 Sep 2002
I meditate when I am walking on my own and also when I am gardening. I try to do a set meditation for about 15 minutes a day - I always have either relaxing music or a guided tape. I also meditate at group sessions (about 3 a week). I find if I am relaxing in my chair I can go into a meditative state some times. I have seen some people who meditate with their eyes open but I find this doesn't always work for me.

Kaz	08 Sep 2002
i meditate almost every day, like jema and hermit said, walking is a great way of doing meditations. what is even a better way for me is go for a run, take my dogs with me and just run for 10 km, not too fast, easy going speed. all i can say is you should try this, its great. zazen works also very well. kaz

Sulis	08 Sep 2002
I try to fit in a meditation session every day although in reality it`s usually every other day. I meditate in the evenings when I`ve just put my daughter to bed and I usually do a breathing meditation or a chakra cleansing meditation. About once a week I try to do a meditation on some specific thing eg one of the elements or a tarot card. Blessings Crystalmynx xx

Frequency	08 Sep 2002
I forgot about that. Just today my friend and I walked to McDonald's (ugh, the only restaurant around so what can ya do...) and we were talking about Canada's senate conclusion to legalise Marijuana and what that meant and what the consequences are etc... I find I do that alot when I walk. I'm either talking with someone about what's on my mind or I'm completely silent thinking about it on my lonesome. Yes walking helps alot. Although the bed is my favourite right down. I can relax and listen to music or just be at peace with the darkness around me. Funny how darkness has been placed next to evil as the same meaning. I like the comfort of total darkness and the allure of the night. It's very comforting :) I dunno why people see 'darkness' and the 'darkside' as synomwhatever (sp?) to evil. I hope to use the Osho Zen (thank you very very much ;) ) deck with some candles at night. Provided I don't start any fires. lol, I'll try to be as careful as I can.

Alissa	08 Sep 2002
When I dance, I sometimes find myself meditative, but not meditating (if that makes any sense). I sit and practice kundalini meditation at times on my own, but not as much as I used to (doh!) This summer I've taken to lying on the ground in the foresty backyard while watching the baby play, and doing deep breathing, a lot of stretching and breathing -- cleansing breath stuff. Active listening is another good one for me, sitting in a comfortable position and opening your ears as far as they can go.... That helps me a lot if I'm having a day where it's hard to get rid of the 10,000 things that keep racing through my mind.

Strega	08 Sep 2002
I try to meditate twice a day (before and after bed)... usually for relaxation... stress relief... healing and inner guidance. :)

Lady Anna	09 Sep 2002
Hello- I meditate when I'm walking too, listening music, relaxing music!! I try to meditate twice a day but sometimes is hard.... I also meditate in a part of my room where is cozy and peaceful!! Love, Analisa

Laurel	09 Sep 2002
I like to meditate in the bathtub, in the dark. Sometimes, I will meditate as I walk around Green Lake or go swimming, but I'm never alone so my awareness tends to get brought to the present pretty consistently. I'd love to have a private place to walk for hours. I meditate at night, before sleep to try and relax and get better sleep. Some of my most astounding realizations come this way.

RedWood	09 Sep 2002
I have been meditating before going to bed..when I am reiki a chakra..I dont concentrate on anything.>i chant in my mind..

DarkElectric	10 Sep 2002
I usually meditate before bed, as I have a tendency to relax to the point where all I want to do is fall asleep after. I try to do this every night.

jade	13 Sep 2002
i meditate every night in bed but i try to never fall asleep until i'm done as i seldom sleep well while meditating. *yuck* i used to meditate every morning as well, but my little one won't let me :( hopefully i'll be able to begin that again though. i love love love meditating in the bathtub in the dark!!!!!!!! and i thought i was the only one who did that. :D:D:D:D:D sitting by my pond during the day, watching a spider create a web.......great meditating in that. or watching wasps, dragonflies, my koi etc in my pond. watching the circle of life drinking and birds bathing in my waterfall......total serenity in those moments. :) i also love to meditate while i garden......digging in the earth is very healing and cleansing and grounding. :D love jade

GeminiLady	24 Sep 2002
Goodness, I have missed you guys! I put my cards away for awhile so that I could concentrate on learning lots of new things. Big hi and hugs to all of my friends! I try to meditate daily if I can. I use the orange/red ball from Chios, or a chakra clearing guided meditation, sometimes I'll meditate on a symbol or question. I like to go into the Akashic Records, and that's pretty meditative, too... Love and Light, Gem

ladycj	25 Sep 2002
Quote: Originally posted by jade sitting by my pond during the day, watching a spider create a web.......great meditating in that. or watching wasps, dragonflies, my koi etc in my pond. watching the circle of life drinking and birds bathing in my waterfall......total serenity in those moments. :) i also love to meditate while i garden......digging in the earth is very healing and cleansing and grounding. :D Can I come live with you? LOL. I too love to meditate while in the garden. Something about having dirt on your hands and touching plants as they grow is very centering. I always feel refreshed after being in nature. When I have the chance, I love to stand on a hill and meditate as the wind blows on my face and carries away with it all my worries. Blessings.

VmprGokuboi69	01 Oct 2002
I normally meditate when my inner balance is thrown off.... i.e. if im sad, or upset... and things like that... I sit in the middle of my bed.. put on some classical music... and focus on where the music can take me

WolfSpirit	04 Oct 2002
I meditate best in nature, it almost happens automatically. This is not always possible, so when I do it at home I need a little more help: soothing music (Clannad works for me) and a tarot card and candles. I'm still trying what works best: if I use more than one card my concentration diffuses so I try one card now.

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