tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post3315948767140726653..comments2024-03-28T00:17:55.823+00:00Comments on Bruce Charlton's Notions: Is meditation hard or easy? Pleasant or unpleasant?Bruce Charltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615189090601688535noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-21599020026883143912022-05-03T01:45:21.132+01:002022-05-03T01:45:21.132+01:00I can meditate and usually have results from first...I can meditate and usually have results from first session but I'm afraid of side effects. Also I don't agree with the idea of self - disappearenceAlexeyprofinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-8431199609800067652014-03-05T02:30:59.280+00:002014-03-05T02:30:59.280+00:00I think Bill is referring to the apparent overlap ...I think Bill is referring to the apparent overlap between prayer and meditation. Both words are often used to refer to the practices of Hesychasm. For example, we are told to "pray without ceasing" and this is believed a call to recite the Jesus Prayer endlessly in a meditative-type state, or repeat it in semi-meditation while doing other actions like walking, eating, etc.<br /><br />I think reciting the Rosary could be seen under a similar light.<br /><br />Or the eastern religions practice something even more simple - focus on breathing or such and trying to cultivate a state where thoughts temporarily cease and one is simply aware (helps clear the mind/make you feel at peace) which is called meditation, but a similar effect can result from reciting the "Jesus Prayer."<br /><br />Then what I think you're referring to is also called meditation, where one just lets the mind wander and think on good things.George Goerlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07916687977887167466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-1930711841731950482014-03-05T02:26:48.488+00:002014-03-05T02:26:48.488+00:00Meditation is both hard and easy.
Letting go of t...Meditation is both hard and easy.<br /><br />Letting go of the noise that floats up like flotsam and jetsam is very challenging. Distraction floods the mind's frame with ease, and gently I must move back to the silent space of intense attention. Ecstatic states like spectral rays through melting ice also can become blinds, as beautiful as they are. <br /><br />And yet, it can be as simple as sitting quietly or walking or breathing. <br /><br />Nicholas Fulfordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-81394831737742074482014-03-04T18:20:46.207+00:002014-03-04T18:20:46.207+00:00Journal keeping is a meditative practice.
I like ...Journal keeping is a meditative practice.<br /><br />I like Sunday School lesssons and church services for it. My mind seems to naturally engage in 'focused wandering' at those times.Adam G.http://www.jrganymede.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-76195268360510683092014-03-04T16:33:18.072+00:002014-03-04T16:33:18.072+00:00Many Christians associate meditation with Eastern ...Many Christians associate meditation with Eastern religions. I have practiced that type of meditation and found it helped greatly with my blood pressure.<br /><br />I am also of the musing, relaxation, meditation sort and find it easiest when I am driving or walking however, simply sitting is good as well if it is quiet. Outdoors is best.<br /><br />Eastern meditation can be hard. IIRC some folks can change the shape of their brains by long term meditation. Donnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-7683155815102355792014-03-04T07:55:23.864+00:002014-03-04T07:55:23.864+00:00@Bill - I don't understand the question: what ...@Bill - I don't understand the question: what about it? Traherne isn't talking about prayer. Bruce Charltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09615189090601688535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683970826895755480.post-51102004620610801912014-03-04T06:23:40.304+00:002014-03-04T06:23:40.304+00:00What about prayer?What about prayer?Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07010574198254113925noreply@blogger.com