Life tends to get so full that I find myself longing for those quiet moments where I can process. Just sit and journal for an hour, stare into space, be quiet, draw a card. When I do get those times when there is nothing going on I cannot get my brain to slow down enough to take full advantage. I am thinking of what needs to be done, who I have neglected to connect with, and the list goes on. Other than meditating how can you find balance? I swear when I am not balanced out I am running on a higher frequency than I can maintain. Time to start making an intentional effort to create time and breath.
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Re: Balance or lack there of
Wed, August 10, 2005 - 8:20 PMSounds to me like you answered your own question... -
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Re: Balance or lack there of
Thu, August 11, 2005 - 2:28 PMYeah I guess so.
Wow, how nice it is when that happens.
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Re: Balance or lack there of
Fri, August 12, 2005 - 2:19 PMYou mentioned meditation. Have you tried or read about "Insight Meditation" or the practice of Mindfulness? Both techniques borrow from one another and are in the Buddhist tradition, though, of course, one need not be a Buddhist to practice either/both. These aren't for everyone, but from what you describe (the mind racing/thoughts clogging, etc.), you might find it/them to be useful practices. I couldn't really explain them in enough detail here, but you might check 'em out on-line to see if you're interested in reading more about it.... I could recommend a couple of really good books if you're interested in pursuing it. It's been a useful technique for me through the years.
All good things.
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Fri, August 12, 2005 - 7:47 PMI read about "Insight Meditation" in a buddhism class at the University of Montana but have since left it behind. I would be very interested in some reading on it.
I sat yesterday after work and just chilled in my own head. It was great. Usually I find a thousand things to do around me, but as I am sick with the flu, my body forced me to slow down. I felt great and refreshed today. Yahoo!
Love to you~Kimberlee~
PS How is my buddy James?
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quieting the mind
Fri, November 25, 2005 - 10:15 AMI think you have to start with a clean blackboard - quieting and emptying the mind. Easier said then done.
Drum beats help me. Focusing on my breath and my heartbeat............once the constant flow of thoughts has slowed, and only then, can I put my intention/energy where I want it to be.
