Transcendental Meditation

[EL Mariachi]

Ok here's my story about meditation expirience i had.

I did it for 6 months long time ago, i used to do it in the dark, sitting on the couch with eyes closed. I improved with every session that i did. Its very neat when u become without any thaughts. I had some struggles in the beginning, some sessions scared me. After 2 months of doing it every day i developed this tension in my forehead while meditating, it kinda hurts. But i still decided to go trough with it, and then it hit me BOOM the tension stopped and my pineal gland chakra opened. It was a nice ride, lots of neat stuff,my body felt light as a feather like floating, the white light that filled my head was spectacular, it felt like i was on the best drug, you feel absolutely wonderful, you cant describe the feeling with anything in this world. It takes a lot of patience. Im still not sure what to think of it all, it could all be imagionary, im not sure if it even benefits health.

[BigRo]

Why not take it up again, sounds like you have the inclination for it, and that's a great 'experience' you shared.

[EL Mariachi]

I dont know, it was just a hobby and i grew out of it. I just dont see the benefit, i dont think meditation is for everyone, it can be creepy, i think yoga has more benefit.

[BigRo]

I dont know, it was just a hobby and i grew out of it. I just dont see the benefit, i dont think meditation is for everyone, it can be creepy, i think yoga has more benefit.

Perhaps for physical health and release of bodily tensions but a calm mind aids in a relaxed body which is important for good health.

[EL Mariachi]

Perhaps for physical health and release of bodily tensions but a calm mind aids in a relaxed body which is important for good health.

You re only calm for one hour after the session, after that you just get on with your business in this 5 sence reality. When you re very good at it it can be contra-productive, a lot of folks go full blown mental, they get confused and cant deal with the 5 sences reality. If you want to do it my advice is stay playful in the session, dont take it too serious.

[BIG DUB]

good reads..

http://minet.org/mantras.html

http://minet.org/www.trancenet.net/secrets/mantras.shtml

[The Onion]

Why would anyone cut back on Internet porn masturbation?

Because it may interfere with your dopamine signaling system, making you less of a man - both in a mental (lack of concentration among other things) and physical way (erectile dysfunction when with real women).

The text below adresses "internet addiction" but have in mind that porn often is a stronger stimuli than Facebook/Getbig and the detrimental effects coming from an addiction would also be worse. Combine the two, high speed internet and tabbed porn browsing, and you got a recipe for f*cking up your brains reward system - and after prolonged use a miserabel existence.
 
"Neuroscientists have recently isolated addiction-related brain changes that could account for cognitive impairment, such as decreased gray matter in the frontal cortex and disorganized white matter. Not surprisingly, brain studies show that Internet addicts suffer from impaired inhibitory control and increased impulsivity.

Brain studies on Internet addicts also reveal another change that can impair concentration: a measurable decline in dopamine signaling. Dopamine is central to concentration, focus, motivation and memory formation, and low dopamine signaling is strongly associated with poor working memory and ADHD.

Boredom warning sign. It appears that inattention (which in turn impairs memory) is really caused by lack of motivation (reduced D2 dopamine receptors). Tasks seem boring or uninteresting. Decreased dopamine signaling in the brain's reward circuitry is a hallmark of all addictions. " - YBOP

[ob205]

Nice intro on meditation from Sam Harris

[The Onion]

Nice intro on meditation from Sam Harris

Thanks! He's a smart dude.

"Samuel B. Harris (born April 9, 1967) is an American author, philosopher, public intellectual, and neuroscientist, as well as the co-founder and CEO of Project Reason. He is the author of The End of Faith, which was published in 2004 and appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list for 33 weeks." - Wiki

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