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03-18-2009, 05:27 AM

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Hi Stoney!

03-18-2009, 05:35 AM

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Hi Addy.

03-18-2009, 06:52 AM

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make a list. stay on task.

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03-18-2009, 07:04 AM

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Yes Ma.

03-18-2009, 10:04 AM

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Just take good care of yourself today...sounds like you intend to
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03-18-2009, 01:35 PM

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Hi Ess, yep.

I have eaten better today, gone for a walk in the sun and watched some new Eckhart Tolle stuff I found on Youtube. YouTube - 01-Eckhart Tolle interview from Living Luminaries

I still have no energy but it will come eventually.

03-18-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stone

That brings me up to date, I plan to keep doing the things that have been helping me, I am dropping AA though as I was never into it. Steps 10 and 11 are great and I still do them, you could just call it mindfulness, meditation and self-inventory. Sounds like Buddhism really.

So what am I going to do different? I don't know, keep doing the stuff that gave me a good year last year and try to add "something"? Be more committed and less lazy.

I am right here with you, Stone, as I can relate to this greatly. Thank you for sharing this.

Meditation is a pathway to sanity, and seeing the true nature of things.

03-18-2009, 02:07 PM

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Hi James, I am glad you can relate.

I must admit I don't actually meditate much but I do try to be mindfull as much as possible.
When I am feeling a bit better I will be doing some (fat persons) yoga, I always meditate after that.

Good luck and I hope you pop by my lil thread often.

03-18-2009, 02:13 PM

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We'll could keep each other in check with our practice- I will be mindful of popping by often!

Good to hear you are practicing the mindfulness of everyday living.

03-18-2009, 06:51 PM

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“The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.” ~ Confucius

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03-19-2009, 03:15 AM

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morning Stone another graet day awaits. I find Eckhart Tolle good too. Have a good day

03-19-2009, 03:58 AM

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Morning Nelco.

Still brain dazed today. Got some housework to do, some shopping too.

03-19-2009, 04:04 AM

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Morning Stone...when your done with your housework how about coming by to do mine! LOL

The brain fog will lift...you know this from experience, just remain focused and steadfast.
Your doing great!

03-19-2009, 04:32 AM

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Hi Bugs, yea in a week or so I will feel a lot better.

I am still trying to build up the motivation to start the housework, lol. I will just have another cup of tea first.....

03-19-2009, 04:55 AM

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Good morning Stone. I have the same problem with meditation. I am a bit intimidated by it, but I want to get it. Came across this after watching the Living Luminary video you posted.

YouTube - Eckhart Tolle - What is Meditation?

03-19-2009, 05:49 AM

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Hi Horselover, I find it easier to try to be mindful in everyday life, I think he gives some good tips for that here YouTube - Eckhart Tolle: Uncut Interview, Part 1

Meditation is mostly an exercise to train mindfulness IMO. Once you have felt that mindfulness you can slip into it during your day more easily.

I still want to set time aside for actual sitting meditation (I find the discipline of that hard), after yoga is good because you are aware of your body.

03-19-2009, 05:59 AM

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I am reading (or trying to) 12 Steps on Buddha’s Path: Bill, Buddha, and We
By Laura S. at the moment. This is a good review of it.
http://www.shambhalasun.com/index.ph...=2925&Itemid=0

03-19-2009, 06:18 AM

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I may have to order that book. Thanks Stone.

03-19-2009, 06:25 AM

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To be honest, I am finding it a bit of a struggle! I preffered Kevin Griffin's "One breath at a time".

03-19-2009, 06:30 AM

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Also, don't be intimidated by meditating, I know it can seem hard and mystical and stuff. I think everyone who starts meditating thinks they aren't doing it right.
I just concentrate on my breath, in and out. When thoughts come I try to observe them rather than get caught up in them, I try not to judge the thoughts too. That's it. That is meditating! After a while you will notice gaps in the thoughts, just don't expect to be able to not think for ten minutes, lol. The main thing is to be fully "present".