herbavore
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I was introduced to the concept of mindfulness meditation years ago by a teacher of a writing practice. each day she led us in a meditation, gently guiding us to come back into the present moment and to be aware of our bodies. Although I found it relaxing and energizing at the same time and very useful, it wasn't until my son died that it literally transformed my way of being. A friend and the staff of a Buddhist healing center near my home brought me back to it and I can honestly say that without these purely practical mental tools I would not have survived my son's death. Or, I might have survived but I would not be living. I know that many people that post on TDS have also been greatly helped by this philosophy and the tools it provides for living.
Many of us here on TDS suffer from heightened anxiety. I think that we are born with a super sensitivity and with that comes huge rewards but also great suffering. Worrying and over-thinking are two manifestations of this kind of suffering. Worrying is all about the future--what might happen, could happen, probably will happen. It takes us out of the present and, since it is actually impossible to live in the future, deposits us exactly nowhere! Learning how to live in the present moment, how to let go of thoughts and emotions without denying them is very empowering.
I am hoping that this thread might provide a place where we can post our favorite resources as well as our experiences, challenges, etc
These are a few that have been very helpful to me:
Tara Brach Podcasts
Pema Chodron, any of her books
Noah Levine, especially his memoir, Dharma Punx, and his recovery community, Refuge Recovery
General info on Mindfulness
Many of us here on TDS suffer from heightened anxiety. I think that we are born with a super sensitivity and with that comes huge rewards but also great suffering. Worrying and over-thinking are two manifestations of this kind of suffering. Worrying is all about the future--what might happen, could happen, probably will happen. It takes us out of the present and, since it is actually impossible to live in the future, deposits us exactly nowhere! Learning how to live in the present moment, how to let go of thoughts and emotions without denying them is very empowering.
I am hoping that this thread might provide a place where we can post our favorite resources as well as our experiences, challenges, etc
These are a few that have been very helpful to me:
Tara Brach Podcasts
Pema Chodron, any of her books
Noah Levine, especially his memoir, Dharma Punx, and his recovery community, Refuge Recovery
General info on Mindfulness
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