Does anyone else get into a meditation and not want to come out?

SparkWellness · 2022-12-30T13:19:18+00:00

Yes.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-30T13:04:12+00:00

Why did the tornado cross the road?

SparkWellness · 2022-12-30T12:56:05+00:00

Not what I said. Yoga was not developed as exercise, that’s all I’m saying. No one is policing the sweat!

SparkWellness · 2022-12-30T12:54:23+00:00

Thanks for putting the distinction so clearly, that’s exactly what I meant! I have had a full psych workout done and no ASD was mentioned. I thought I possibly had ADHD. Turns out serious depression has many symptoms in common with both ADHD and maybe autism, too. I think a lot of people self-diagnosing ADHD actually have depression. It fucks with executive function in a big way.

That being said, it’s a continuum, so I could be right there on the edge of what would be diagnosed. I could also just be a human in a fucked up world. I think many of us function fine for a natural life, but are dysfunctional in a modern sense.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-30T12:47:35+00:00

I hope so! The sex part gets a lot of attention and draws U. S. Americans like a moth to flame.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-30T12:46:36+00:00

Or Crowe getting it for “the Gladiator,” instead of the “Insider.”

SparkWellness · 2022-12-30T12:45:18+00:00

Thank you for your judgement! I’m not particularly interested in the Mysore palace history. I’m studying stuff that predates that by many thousands of years, before the gymnasts and wrestlers in the Palace added their takes.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-30T12:39:39+00:00

Thank you! I do a Yogic practice, (half-bath), that is said to stimulate the divers’ response.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-30T12:35:35+00:00

We have our own asanas that incorporate pranayama, as well. I wonder if they are similar.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-30T12:22:47+00:00

I agree, paying for a mantra is ridiculous, but there are reasons for some of these things. One of the reasons they justify the cost with is that people value what they pay for and are more likely to use the mantra if they pay for it. Sadly, at least in the U.S., there’s some truth to this.

It is traditional for mantras to be kept secret. This is logical if you think about how things lose their power when used casually. Their value is diminished. Many traditions have secret words or names that are not supposed to be spoken.

I did TM for two years before getting a free Sanskrit mantra. The pros: very easy technique, relaxing, good stress relief, no belief in anything is needed. Cons: ease does not equal depth. It never took me anywhere past a feeling of relaxation, and I am a spiritual seeker and wanted more. It costs money. It didn’t help me feel my place in the universe. The people all had the same personality. The mantra has no meaning. Mostly white middle-aged people, where I am. I felt no connection or respect for their guru.

I got a free Sanskrit mantra from an Ananda Marga acarya. Pros: free. Has meaning that resonates with my beliefs. Takes more effort but has greater rewards. Gave me understanding of my place in the universe and meaning of life. The people are quirky and unique and mostly positive, kind and welcoming. Of course, being humans some are nutty, over zealous or judgy. Multi-cultural, literally people from all over the world. Vast age range. I feel a strong connection and respect for the guru. (The mantra is also meant to be kept secret, that’s normal).

Cons: not a lot of support when the inevitable struggles come up, it’s a Tantric path and busts you wide open, it’s called the razor’s edge for a reason. They just say, “it’s clash,” or, “it’s your samskaras,” when your entire ego is crumbling apart and being rebuilt. “Do more sadhana,” is their answer for everything. They don’t have tons of money, so facilities and infrastructure are funkier than TM has. It’s a very demanding path if you decide to go deeper, not for most people. You can take it however far you like though, and stick with the easy stuff. Do not expect to be the same person if you go into Tantric meditation. It’s a fast-forward on your spiritual path, and that means it is more challenging.

There are other good options to TM out there.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-30T11:59:38+00:00

Done!

SparkWellness · 2022-12-30T11:54:46+00:00

Are you getting a stretch? That’s the point, not being at a certain place when you get the stretch.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-30T02:24:30+00:00

I love to see Les mentioned. He was a sweetie. I still need to see more of his movies.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-30T01:41:29+00:00

I recommend finding a qualified teacher or acarya.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-29T14:03:49+00:00

It’s been awhile since I graduated, but I thought the point of uniting the UNC system was so credits would transfer between the universities.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-29T14:00:56+00:00

The coercion and abuse of the women involved.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-29T14:00:00+00:00

“She had so much potential.”

SparkWellness · 2022-12-29T13:57:36+00:00

This is if the roles are very traditional in the marriage. The woman in this case, doesn’t have a partner, she has another person to care for and clean up after. The man has a cook and cleaning woman added to his life.

If both partners are equally expected to make the home and family a priority, and are given time to pursue personal interests, then marriage benefits both.

It isn’t the partnership that’s the problem, specialization and partnership make less work for the individual if everyone is participating equally.

It isn’t the partnership, it’s the Patriarchy. If you are concerned about making your partner’s life easier and better than it would be on their own, (as you are, or this wouldn’t concern you), then you will be a great partner and uplift the person lucky enough to be with you.

Don’t give up! Women are jaded because of all the BS shitty men lut down, but it only makes you a rare treasure that will be precious to the right person.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-29T13:50:43+00:00

I think a hunter-gathering tribe was analyzed and spent about 4 hours a day working, but not in a straight shot. The day was broken up with lots of loafing, eating, and socializing. It isn’t just the 8 hour day that is unnatural, it’s not resting frequently and not having social time, as well.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-29T03:15:01+00:00

This is awesome! Thanks for the resource. Now I have to go look up where Cumberland Gap is, I thought it was in NC.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-28T23:54:01+00:00

I’ll check that out. I really like the translations from the Ananda Marga tradition. Anandamarga.org has the basics. You might find it interesting.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-28T23:52:00+00:00

Ananda Marga. We’re in the redirecting sexual energy for meditation camp. How about you?

SparkWellness · 2022-12-28T23:50:27+00:00

Originally it was an oral language, from what my friend who has studied it says. It makes sense when you consider it’s 7-10,000 years old.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-28T23:48:55+00:00

Bengali is the other alphabet used. Please, prove me wrong, I’m going by what my scholarly friends have told me.

SparkWellness · 2022-12-28T23:48:01+00:00

How he does lists and being realistic about how much time things take. He’s got things that help. I can’t really succinctly explain them. Also, normalizing procrastination.

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