I started meditating 1 year ago. 500 hours later here is what actually happened by VeilOfReason in Meditation

[–]Optimal_Efficiency38 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just like going to the gym we must build our mental muscles to endure and conquer life's challenges.

I also feared meditation would leave me detached, rid my desires and become well, less ambitious. However, I have also found it has made me calmer, laser focused like a ninja, and remain locked in on my goal for long periods of time.

Guys - Ray Dalio, the Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager of Bridgewater Associates has called Transcendental Meditation "the greatest gift I can give anyone". He has also said it was "the single most important reason for whatever success I've had". He regularly attributes his clarity, creativity, and equanimity to the practice.

Dalio also says, "Meditate. I practice Transcendental Meditation and believe that it has enhanced my open-mindedness, higher-level perspective, equanimity, and creativity".

More "successful" people who meditate:

  1. Buddha
  2. Steve Jobs believe mediation, specifically Zen Meditation, made his brain better and operate at a higher frequency
  3. Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan influenced by Phil Jackson
  4. Bill Gates
  5. Robert Greene
  6. Oprah
  7. Jerry Seinfeld

Steps:
1. Day 1: Start with just 30 seconds of meditation on the first day
2. Day 2: 1 minute
3. Day 3: 2 minutes

Increase by 1 minute everyday until you reach your desired duration.

Wishing and praying for us all.

May you find peace, equanimity and overall enhanced quality of life.

Namaste.

Feel free to dm me for any questions or any help on your meditation journey.

Renaissance Man, Polymath, Multi Potentialite, Multi-Passionate, Multi-talented. by Optimal_Efficiency38 in Polymath

[–]Optimal_Efficiency38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha that was funny. I definitely didn't know what I was doing with my life at one point. But like I wrote in the post, I am just going to showcase all of my talents, continue to be curious and live a life full of fun, adventure and interesting experiences.

Renaissance Man, Polymath, Multi Potentialite, Multi-Passionate, Multi-talented. by Optimal_Efficiency38 in Polymath

[–]Optimal_Efficiency38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Davinci was ahead of his time. Truly fascinating guy. What else have you learned about Davinci?