1 posted on
05/25/2015 5:22:28 PM PDT by
BenLurkin
To: BenLurkin
2 posted on
05/25/2015 5:26:03 PM PDT by
Jack Hydrazine
(Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
To: BenLurkin
3 posted on
05/25/2015 5:31:17 PM PDT by
The Ghost of FReepers Past
(Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
To: BenLurkin
Many people who go on meditation retreats suffer from panic, depression and anxiety so having symptoms is not unusual.
5 posted on
05/25/2015 5:45:53 PM PDT by
Chickensoup
(Leftist totalitarian fascism is on the move.)
To: BenLurkin
What is a meditation retreat?
Something like a prayer meeting?
6 posted on
05/25/2015 5:47:08 PM PDT by
Harmless Teddy Bear
(Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)
To: BenLurkin
Back on a gruelling field assignment, I was attempting to read some new agey self-identification book a friend recommended. At the point where it got heavily into spirituality, I put the book down. I didn't need that horseshit when I had an 0330 to 2230 assignment in the oilfields of the Pe4mian Basin, 7 days a week... including getting shot at.
BTW... on the subject of "mindfulness", here's the best book review, EVER (Amazon has since taken it down):
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3199467/posts?page=4#4
Enjoy.
7 posted on
05/25/2015 5:49:33 PM PDT by
Rodamala
To: BenLurkin
Better to be unmindful. Go with that! lol
9 posted on
05/25/2015 5:56:32 PM PDT by
TigersEye
(If You Are Ignorant, Don't Vote!)
To: BenLurkin
How to treat depression: stay busy and task focused. The patient will not have the time or energy for naval gazing.
10 posted on
05/25/2015 6:11:28 PM PDT by
DariusBane
(Liberty and Risk. Flip sides of the same coin. So how much risk will YOU accept? Vive Deo et Vives)
To: BenLurkin
Suggest you pull the thread. Its beyond debunked. The author is a known huge quack. The backlash thats coming will be fun to watch.
To: BenLurkin
Whne the Bible discusses meditation, it talks about “meditating on Gods’ Word”, meaning to think about a certain passage or phrase and ask God for insight. Not the new-age/hindu/buddhist form of meditation of trying to empty the mind of all thought, via a mindless chant of a word.
13 posted on
05/25/2015 7:13:49 PM PDT by
Secret Agent Man
(Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
To: BenLurkin
"Meditation" is neurologically indistinguishable from relaxation. And relaxation training is an effective technique to counter anxiety. But any effective therapy or intervention will have the potential for negative side effects or reactions.
In addition, it needs to be used for the correct reasons, and best in conjunction with other therapies. It won't help for disorders like depression, psychosis, or bipolar if used by itself, or without guidance.
Being pimped by idiot celebrities is about the worst reason for trying this, or any therapy technique, on one's own.
To: BenLurkin
Jack Hammer’s been doing Transcendental Meditation for more than forty years, and I’m not crazy yet.
Old, but not crazy.
To: BenLurkin
Meditation is supposed to bring one close to the spiritual world, but people forget that besides beings of light, beings of darkness ALSO live in the spiritual realm...
20 posted on
05/25/2015 8:44:38 PM PDT by
GraceG
(Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
To: BenLurkin
Maybe the reasons they have these side effects have something to do with the reason they are doing meditation to begin with?
22 posted on
05/25/2015 9:48:17 PM PDT by
dila813
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