Soberwolf

https://youtu.be/1A4w3W94ygA

Soberwolf

https://youtu.be/NvbWKwxA6YY

JD

Thanks SW. I enjoyed both of them and I'm going to forward the links to my daughter who also suffers from depression. Just like her dad. I only wish there was some how to use minfulness in the first video.

Soberwolf

Have you read Jon Kabat Zinn's wherever you go there you are

It's a book on everyday mindfulness I liked it a lot I try to pay attention on purpose I try to stay away from auto pilot & letting my thoughts run its not easy for me but I'm getting there slowly

Meditation & breathing exercises really help too as done light walking

If you want more info feel free to pm bud

AlericB

I've read and can really recommend this book too - I find he explains mindfulness in a contemporary and clear way. One bit I like is where he talks about a poster he has of an elderly monk on a surfboard with the caption 'You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf'. Mindfulness helps me with sobriety because, whenever I experience thoughts, feelings, impulses, sensations etc. about alcohol, if I practice seeing them for what they actually are, that is as mere thoughts and feelings, then I don't self-identify and get caught up in them - get 'caught up in thought'. For example, if the thought occurs that it may be OK to have a mulled wine because it's Christmas I would naturally start to analyse and agonize over this and look at all the pros and cons etc. But if I try to apply mindfulness to the situation - one technique I like is simply to name the thought or feeling so I could just say 'this is a thought, and a pretty silly one!, about drinking' - I achieve a separation from the thought and don't get carried away in a mindstream of obsessing and commentating on the thought. As Kabat-Zinn says, when awareness touches a thought or feeling they 'self-liberate' - they just don't go anywhere, like soap bubbles that you touch.

Yogini1603

I love the sound of that book, I will definitely check it out

hpdw

You Know , talking about mindfulness and specifically Buddhism
Buddhism in a Nutshell - Is Buddhism a Religion
interests me very much . I have dipped in and out of reading materials and youtube videos on mindfulness but never really stayed with it .
It is part of my plan to delve into this more as I move forward .

Thanks SW

IfYouCanDream

This is excellent Soberwolf.
I love seeing the actual science behind mindfulness - the practice can really change the brain and this gives me a lot of hope.

Thank you

JD

I currently do 15 to 20 minutes of mindful meditation daily. Am also doing 6 days a week of exercise, 3 days aerobic and 3 weights. I just started Kabat Zinn's Full Catastrophe Living. And have read his The Mindul Way Through Depresion. It all helps but I'm still not where I want to be. I've been off meds for almost a year but I'm most likely going to go back on them. I'm currently looking for a new dr. My old dr let me down by not calling back multiple times trying to set up an appointment.

I have to admit that all the times I've been on meds, and it's been many over the years, I've also been drinking. I want this time to be different.I just passed 90 days so I'm on my way to that.

Soberwolf

Excellent guys !!

hpdw

Look up neuroplasticity on Amazon .

The "Gupta Method" is based on brain rewiring

Soberwolf

Thank you I will

hpdw

SW I like how you explore these alternative concepts .
I was just saying ( ranting ) to the Mrs last night about how many of us are too interested in THINGS, we look for happiness in a new TV ,car , smartphone , etc etc .
While it is beneficial to have nice things we place too much importance on them .( I am being a bit hypocritical if i'm honest as I have all the latest gadgets) but I want to change and get closer to nature and a simpler life style .....Part of my plan going forward . Yes I have quite a few changes to make but all very doable.

ItWillBeWorthIt

I love EVERYTHING about mindfulness... it has helped me immensely. Thanks for the videos SW. They are great and will bookmark this thread.

My mind just seems so much more peaceful since practicing mindfulness.

Soberwolf

Thanks guys

PurpleKnight

Some fantastic shares SW!!

Soberwolf

Thanks Pk being around awesomeness helps me

Anna

SW, I loved Jon Kabat-Zinn's 'Wherever you go, There you are', too. It took me a long time to really make Mindfulness work for me. For decades, I had operated on auto-pilot and my brain constantly went back to all the negative things, over and over again. Finally, sticking with Mindfulness, I have found peace of mind.

trachemys

But,,,but,,,you ARE awesomeness.

Soberwolf

Totally agree Anna its not easy but it helps & as times goes on it will keep improving as long I keep myself present Jon's book is awesome I have you to thank I believe as I do for many of the great books that have helped me

Thank you Trachs I hope you know how awesome you are bud a true friend