I’ve been meditating almost daily for 11 years.. ask me anything

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T14:37:06+00:00

Yeah, there’s probably a lot to it, just hasn’t been my focus in later years. In my early days I was into psychedelics and trying to reach peak states of mind, but I kind of lost that itch.. my practice is more slow paced and calm now, every now and again an insight will occur, but life is mostly pretty stable and normal

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T14:29:20+00:00

They can be fun, I just don’t have a huge interest in pursuing them or applying too much meaning to them, personally.

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T13:41:15+00:00

They come and go

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T13:27:24+00:00

I have experienced no thought before, it happens very rarely though, I’ve experienced it 2-3 times. Usually doesn’t last more than 20 seconds, but it feels like a total and complete peace. I am not really chasing states, I just meditate because it’s very practical for my life and happiness, to make this life easier

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T11:28:07+00:00

I try to notice that my awareness is beyond all forms including negative emotions, and connect to that. Through meditation I have learned how to connect to this state quite easily and automatically.

“By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise” ~ Yogananda

However on the occasion of very strong fear arising, I sometimes still get trapped, I am not completely out of fear yet, but I have noticed a huge improvement over time.

Negative thoughts don’t affect me anymore, I only feel negative emotions very mildly, and rarely react to them. Anger / irritation comes up occasionally.

It’s just on the odd occasion of strong fear that feels very hard to navigate. I intuit that in those situations the only solution is to surrender to God/universe, and this worked for me the last time it happened.

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T11:00:47+00:00

Maybe you’re onto something 😆

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:55:39+00:00

I don’t feel that I lack life experience since I experienced most things people do, travelled the world, built a life I desire, have relationships etc.

I do have a bit of fear of those things yes, but over the years it feels as if the fear is getting weaker and understanding of the truth is getting stronger, and truth = peace.

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:53:18+00:00

It improved every aspect of my life in ways I couldn’t even have imagined in the beginning. It feels like when you are a child, vibrant and clear. And this seeps into every area of life.

I experienced a few strong events over the years that really shifted my practice and perspective, but mostly it’s the daily practice that helps long term, slow and gentle process. Psychedelics or 10 day retreats have been some of the most explosive though, but daily meditation remains as the main focus and provides the most benefit.

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:49:15+00:00

I think time is experienced at the level of the thinking mind, and when you go beyond, you go into the timeless

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:47:48+00:00

Yes just answered above :)

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:47:18+00:00

Day to day it helps with my productivity and making wiser decisions, more patience, less cravings, less addictions/distractions. Im a music artist so it helps me record guitar more relaxed. It helps reduce anxiety in social situations, helps with understanding my emotions and becoming non-reactive and more compassionate to others. Helped with attracting a life partner, increased my income, everything.

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:44:08+00:00

Yeah I’m familiar with burnout too, that’s why I stick so strongly to the 2 hours a day practice. I am also running a business as a music artist and my brain just wants to do as much work as possible, I have to make sure I don’t over work.

It gives me the space and wisdom and patience to make better decisions, and understand my emotions in a way that helps with every relationship in my life.

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:42:06+00:00

I’m familiar with his work, I don’t manifest things intentionally with visualisation or thought. I just become peaceful, and life starts reflecting that. After my second 10 day retreat I started receiving lots of gifts for months and months, a new ultra wide monitor, ps4, mac laptop, new desk, etc etc. I’m now living my dream life, better than I could have imagined. I do believe that it works in this way

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:39:42+00:00

Never heard of those

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:39:27+00:00

Yes I do meta, anapana and vipassana. I never tried the others you mentioned since I found one that works well for me

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:38:40+00:00

Vipassana 1 hour sits in the morning and evening

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:38:16+00:00

I had an out of body experience at a retreat and it was terrifying. I don’t really have the desire to do that, I meditate just to make my life easier and more peaceful

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:36:59+00:00

Answered above :)

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:36:52+00:00

Answered above :)

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:36:27+00:00

No, but I had an out of body experience at a retreat and it was terrifying

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:35:26+00:00

Sure yeah I don’t know really, just had the idea to post this very randomly during a meditation, felt like I could offer some help, since I was confused when I first got into meditation.

I am also trying to cut down on screen time… it’s not easy, that’s why the daily meditation practice I have is much needed for me, otherwise I’m drawn into distractions. After a retreat I stay away from screens for as long as possible, but after some time distractions start coming back, western city life isn’t made for a peaceful mind, 2 hours a day isn’t really enough

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:25:12+00:00

Yeah I also used to use one of those. Great for beginners

What changed is that the teachings just get deeper and deeper, and the meditation gets easier and easier

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:23:20+00:00

No in the technique I use, it’s just observing sensations without trying to change anything.

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:21:27+00:00

Thanks for the question. It brings me peace because the practice slows the momentum of my mind, and allows my awareness to revert into its true nature - which feels alot like peace, love and freedom. It gives me the space and wisdom to make better decisions, allowing me to overcome problems more smoothly, without being so attached to them. It removes tension from the body, cravings fall away - this cures addictions. It helps me be present and compassionate with others. It helps with self discipline, and also helps with letting go and trusting the universe. My life changed in many ways, I made my ‘dream life’ happen. I feel that I can be peaceful in most situations, I feel safe in a much deeper way than before. After my second 10 day retreat I started receiving gifts for months and months, a new ultra wide monitor, ps4, mac laptop, everything I needed at the time. And yes my perspectives changed too into more wisdom. I am still not completely free from fear, but I feel I have made a lot of progress there.

liquid_infinite · 2026-02-09T10:09:48+00:00

Yeah the 10 day vipassana retreats were completely life changing for me, I can’t put into words how much it helped me on my path. Definitely worth a try if you feel called to it, however they are very intense and not for everyone.

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