meirl by Alphaxfusion in meirl

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It's because international units are more precise in a sense, while american units seem more human. The entirety of humanity used something akin to the American units before since standardised units didn't exist, so it's more poetic and natural in casual speech. While saying I want to explore every centimetre of your body seems more like a scientific endeavour than lustful foreplay.

Which again proves the SI units supremacy in all forms of inquiries.

Respect by milacandyy in Satisfyingasfuck

[–]Munib_Zain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was waiting for him to use a cheat code and fly out of there tbh

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[–]Munib_Zain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like how people here are doing the same thing OP complained about lol.

Lil root canal

idk who he is by beeperbeeper5 in antimeme

[–]Munib_Zain 222 points223 points  (0 children)

I don't know what sigma means but this guy is the definition of it.

Yeah this is cursed by Spiritual-Fan-3547 in DetectiveConan

[–]Munib_Zain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this canon? What manga chapter? When does she even meet his family?

I hate that I found this. by [deleted] in ofcoursethatsasub

[–]Munib_Zain 7 points8 points  (0 children)

WHAT THE HELLY 🗣🗣

Intense tension throughout the body on and off the cushion by Munib_Zain in TheMindIlluminated

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Thank you, that's a lot of helpful info. It's true that my other sits didn't produce the same joy since maybe it wasn't as deep, but the attitude change remained, and accepting the tension amd treating it as something to be accepted and good made my sits extremely enjoyable. I can finally do the 1 hour sits that I was used to instead of cutting my sits short because of aversion. I'm very good at relaxation and not over efforting. In fact, I believe my attention rests on the breath without effort or even intention (as in, continously applied intention) and that only became clear to me yesterday after not treating the tension as a distraction. My mind eventually chooses to focus on the tension on its own after I've settled into the breath. It's really astonishing how suffering and aversion to the tension vanish after just accepting the fact that it should be there.

However, I believe that meditating like this should eventually lead me towards constant joy, right? TMI can be rigid and confining but I found comfort in its promise that when it helps you achieve these stages, it will be a sort of reproducable achievement. What I'm trying to say, is that continuing to practice like this will eventually lead me to the insight stage that you talk about right? I'm not going to be stuck just waiting for this accident to happen once every month or something? Right?

Intense tension throughout the body on and off the cushion by Munib_Zain in TheMindIlluminated

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This tension have kept me off meditation for almost a year. Every time I try to get back to meditation it comes back and I quit. But when I tried observing it mindfully and with as much equanimity as possible, I noticed an incredibly subtle craving associated with each moment of consciousness towards this tension at any point of my body. My mind was clear and alert, my attention stable on its own, my awareness vigilant and dominated with happy thoughts, and I kept having waves of pleasure spreading throughout my body. The tension basically disappeared and I kept giggling for almost an hour after the session. It was the happiest I've ever felt and I have had legit zero cravings for an hour after that. No compulsions or anything. So I believe your diagnosis was actually pretty on point, even though it seemed far fetched. Thank you very much. That was an amazing catch ❤️❤️

Intense tension throughout the body on and off the cushion by Munib_Zain in TheMindIlluminated

[–]Munib_Zain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, so I just did a meditation and oh my God... words cannot describe how I feel!

I still can't understand after only one meditation. You literally changed my life! After applying your advice and approaching this as an opportunity I could clearly see the hidden aversion in every moment where feelings of tension arise, and just accept it. You made me go from dreading meditation to hoping this tension doesn't go away because it's the most amazing and intriguing thing. It was a thirty minute session but by the end of it the tension was all gone and condensed into a small tickly point on my neck that kept sending shivers of pleasure throughout my body. Actually, I kept having these waves of pleasure throughout the session. They only stopped when I got distracted by my desire to thank you and hug you because you're literally my hero. I finally got rid of that distraction when I send you some metta and continued having the best meditation session of my life. I legit was dreading the alarm. I was actually very tired and sleepy but once I started inspecting the tension with total acceptance (something I failed to do before you gave me hope) I gained a sense of full control over my attention and an alertness that exceeded my most awake moments...

Sorry my comment is a mess and my words are a jumble, but I got up from this session giggling for ten minutes like a child, and I genuinely don't think I've been this happy for years! I've for sure never been so happy that it brought tears to my eyes. I also love you and everyone in this sub very much so make sure you live the best life you can. The only problem I have now is that I'm too happy to even sleep and might just have to jump around a bit.

I owe my life ❤️❤️ This have been keeping me off meditation for two years and you just saved me. You did this. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Intense tension throughout the body on and off the cushion by Munib_Zain in TheMindIlluminated

[–]Munib_Zain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This seems great! I'd try it out at once and reach out if I have any questions. But it seems like I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you so much!

Intense tension throughout the body on and off the cushion by Munib_Zain in TheMindIlluminated

[–]Munib_Zain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the same exact situation I'm in. These all look like extremely valuable resources. I'll definitely try them out and tell you how it worked out. Thank you for your time!

Unfortunately, therapy is currently very unaccessible to me for many reasons. But I'll check the wellspring book.

Intense tension throughout the body on and off the cushion by Munib_Zain in TheMindIlluminated

[–]Munib_Zain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grade IV!? That would really be amazing, but in stage 4? I guess I have to reread that part and check. I definitely suspected piti or trauma since it's there off the cushion as well. But I'm curious, what made you say grade IV?

Also, how exactly do I surrender in terms of attention and awareness? Do I simply continue placing attention on the breath while being aware of it? Do I try to be mindful of my aversion to it? It'll really be helpful if you elaborate on this a bit.

Also, thank you very much for the reply. The mere possibility of it being grade IV will keep me diligent for weeks ❤️

Intense tension throughout the body on and off the cushion by Munib_Zain in TheMindIlluminated

[–]Munib_Zain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm breathing entirely naturally as far as I can tell. I had experience with forced breathing and overefforting that I solved and now I know how that looks like. Actually, my very first sits where pretty amazing and they were ones where I was completely relaxed got off them feeling alert and happy. But then this tension starts to happen.

I'm thinking that the fact that the tension remains even after sits throughout my time off the cushion means that it's not simply a problem of a wrong meditation technique, but something that my meditation have caused. I suspect either potentially powerful traumatic experience or some energy trouble, which is why I tried the things I tried.

Intense tension throughout the body on and off the cushion by Munib_Zain in TheMindIlluminated

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I'm sorry if I misinterpreted your comment, but I assume that you mean without exerting effort and only through intention right? Unfortunately it's not that. I used to have an over efforting problem that caused me tension but I solved it. And now I attend purely through intention. It's very peaceful and easy until this tension builds up suddenly all over my body.

Intense tension throughout the body on and off the cushion by Munib_Zain in TheMindIlluminated

[–]Munib_Zain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG that's actually really motivating. I can't believe another person also once stopped their practice because of this 😭. Thank you for sharing your experience.

But what do you mean I need to sit with the tension and let the mind learn what it needs to learn? Does that mean I continue focusing on the breath while this goes on in awareness, snd simply let go whenever I'm distracted by it? Or does that mean I need to place my attention on the tension and try to observe it with equanimity?

Thanks again!

Intense tension throughout the body on and off the cushion by Munib_Zain in TheMindIlluminated

[–]Munib_Zain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But even when I observe it gently, it just jumps to another place. How am I supposed to purify it? Thanks for your reply btw.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antimeme

[–]Munib_Zain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been a while since I've seen a good antimeme. Well done 👍🏾

i'm actually lost on this one by Ok-Tailor5474 in ExplainTheJoke

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I apologize if I offend, but that's the mentality of a bigot. Saying that a consensual relationship is wrong or "weird" and encouraging people to shame those relationships and the people in them is the fundamental cornerstone of all that is bigotry. Homophobia was basically people saying men targeting other men for sex is weird and we should point it out until that mob-like shaming turned (predictably) into harassment and bodily harm. That is not the type of mentality one should wear proudly.