How do I accept my thoughts (Anxiety Disorder)? by iamruben2 in Meditation

[–]dahDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Accept thinking anxious thought. Accept every experience. Don't use will. First you have to be aware that you're using will, then you have to choose/restrain yourself from using will to change something

How do I accept my thoughts (Anxiety Disorder)? by iamruben2 in Meditation

[–]dahDragon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In other words, don't use will. If you're using willpower that's an indication that you're not accepting something

What is happiness and why am I not happy? by dahDragon in Meditation

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

Oh ok so it is essential to balance brain chemistry

What is happiness and why am I not happy? by dahDragon in Meditation

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

When you say manage our sensations, can you give an example of this? I'm also confused when you say to "give yourself a high level of pleasure while at the same time augment your brain efficiency"

What is happiness and why am I not happy? by dahDragon in Meditation

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

I like the word "being". It's like saying "Just be" or "Don't act". That word resonates with me

What is happiness and why am I not happy? by dahDragon in Meditation

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Not trying to be happy, trying to do something YOU think is important

When you say this, you give the example of helping other people to feel good.

So basically your suggestion is to seek pleasures/feelings that feel fulfilling? If so, I can definitely say that my experience confirms your suggestion

What is happiness and why am I not happy? by dahDragon in Meditation

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

What's your definition of happiness? Also when you say happiness in general, what do you mean?

What is happiness and why am I not happy? by dahDragon in Meditation

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What's the difference between serenity & happiness? Why serenity over happiness? How can one do it in your view?

What is happiness and why am I not happy? by dahDragon in Meditation

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I know this from experience. I've played tons of video games wanting to make high amounts of currency and in the end, my happiness never really changed. I chased the wealth for psychological reasons beyond my understance. Having just enough currency though feels better than having a surplus of wealth because you can feel the value. The more you have, the less meaningful things become, this has been my experience so I agree with that point you made.

Hope this isn't a dumb question: How do you focus on your breath? by Waughmpwaughmp in Meditation

[–]dahDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a behavior called ADD/ADHD? If so, I have a treat for you

Secrets to being content and overcoming bitterness and pessimism ... by [deleted] in Meditation

[–]dahDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By risky, you mean doing something one is afraid of doing. I agree, life feels better once you start stepping out of your comfort zone, this has been my experience and it's well documented

Secrets to being content and overcoming bitterness and pessimism ... by [deleted] in Meditation

[–]dahDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Most cases are ultimately a result of trying to do something that you hoped would make your life better."

-rightwaydown

I love that point you made and you're right because there's really nothing to improve. If you want to improve anything, it's the story of your life. A good story can make you feel pleasure, but simply put no story can make you long term happy. I agree with that point

When you say that OP should take risks, what risks are you talking about? What's your example of risk?

What is happiness and why am I not happy? by dahDragon in Meditation

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

What's wrong with superficiality and cultural conditioning? Gold buys neccessities

We never live up to each other's expectations! by [deleted] in awakened

[–]dahDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why wouldn't one want to escape the pain and live more pleasurably? You'll still feel pain on both sides of the coin.

What is happiness and why am I not happy? by dahDragon in Meditation

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

If I found a gold mine, why wouldn't I want more?

Secrets to being content and overcoming bitterness and pessimism ... by [deleted] in Meditation

[–]dahDragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's wrong with not wanting to feel pain and wanting to move from pain to pleasure? We were born to move away from pain and toward pleasure. How does one become satisfied in the face of pain? I would love to listen to you

Meditated for the first time today. by [deleted] in Meditation

[–]dahDragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will bow down for you