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Listen

Silentium • 159 implied HN points • 02 Nov 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation Mindfulness Silence Community Wellness
  1. Listening carefully helps you understand what is truly around you. When you really listen, you might discover new insights.
  2. Silence can be a powerful tool for reflection and understanding. Taking time to be silent allows us to connect with our thoughts and feelings.
  3. Joining a community for shared silence can enhance the experience. Being together in silence can create a supportive environment for everyone.

Stillness dancing

Silentium • 399 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Art Music Meditation Wellness Movement
  1. Starting your day slowly can help set a peaceful tone. Relaxing with quiet music can be a great way to ease into your day.
  2. Silence and stillness can inspire creativity and calmness. It's nice to think of music as something that arises from quiet moments.
  3. Embracing movement and dance doesn't have to be loud. You can find joy in being still and letting that stillness be part of your dance.

Gentle Math for Meditators: Vibration

Superb Owl • 6044 implied HN points • 23 Feb 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Meditation Science Psychology Wellness Mindfulness
  1. Everything around us vibrates, and our experiences—like thoughts and feelings—are made up of different vibrations. Understanding this can help us better describe our mental states.
  2. Waves and circles are key concepts in understanding how vibrations work. These shapes help us visualize and relate to how things move and behave in cycles.
  3. We can create different sounds and movements by combining waves. Each wave has its own properties, like size and speed, and by mixing them, we can create complex patterns like music.

The alms round

Silentium • 59 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation Community Support Personal Growth Mindfulness
  1. The writer is asking for support to help cover the costs of running their work, including internet and equipment, as they prepare to move to a new location.
  2. They have experienced unexpected financial strains due to the relocation and the need for a new internet setup, among other things.
  3. The writer encourages readers to consider supporting their work through subscriptions, donations, or participating in their courses, emphasizing that even small contributions are appreciated.

This is the work

Silentium • 419 implied HN points • 29 Oct 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mysticism Meditation Spirituality Mindfulness
  1. The essence of the work is about finding stillness and emptiness within ourselves. It's like stepping into a quiet room where you can feel a strong presence.
  2. This path is not limited to one specific faith or belief; it is a shared journey among all mystics. Everyone can connect with this work, regardless of their background.
  3. To truly understand our place and existence, we need to look within ourselves and recognize our connection to everything. Silence and stillness are key to discovering this deeper truth.
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Becoming prayer

Silentium • 659 implied HN points • 26 Oct 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer Silence Meditation Spiritual Practices Personal Growth
  1. Being in silence can help deepen our connection to prayer. It's a good way to focus and reflect on our thoughts.
  2. Taking time for quiet moments can lead to peace and clarity in our lives. It's worth making it a regular practice.
  3. Inviting silence into our daily routine can transform how we think and feel. It allows us to slow down and appreciate the moment.

Insights from a Week-long Silent Retreat

Superb Owl • 4945 implied HN points • 11 Feb 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation Self-discovery Mindfulness Spiritual growth Personal Development
  1. Taking a break from information, like phones and books, can really clear your mind. After a few days, many thoughts are about the practice itself, which helps you focus more.
  2. Meditation can lead to strange experiences, like hallucinations or feelings of disappearing. These moments offer new insights but can also feel intense and overwhelming.
  3. Building trust with meditation teachers is important. Having friends who support your practice can make you feel safer and more open to deep meditation.

The sacred pause

Silentium • 859 implied HN points • 14 Oct 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation Silence Mindfulness Spirituality Inner peace
  1. Taking a moment of silence can help clear your mind and bring peace. It’s like a reset button for your thoughts.
  2. Pausing can improve your focus and creativity. When you stop and breathe, new ideas often come to you.
  3. Embracing quiet moments in your daily life is important for your mental well-being. It allows you to connect more deeply with yourself.

The call of spiritual life

Silentium • 539 implied HN points • 18 Oct 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Meditation Silence Religion Philosophy
  1. Spiritual life often invites us to find moments of silence and stillness. Taking time for quiet can help us connect deeper with ourselves.
  2. Engaging in spiritual practices can foster a sense of peace and clarity. These practices can be anything from meditation to nature walks.
  3. Embracing silence can lead to personal growth and understanding. It's a chance to hear our thoughts and feelings without distractions.

Shrine of the heart

Silentium • 559 implied HN points • 13 Oct 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation Silence Inner peace Mindfulness Spiritual growth
  1. Silence can be a powerful way to connect with yourself and your emotions. Taking time to be quiet allows for deeper reflection and understanding.
  2. Creating a personal space for silence, like a 'shrine of the heart', can help you cultivate peace and focus in your life.
  3. Embracing moments of stillness can lead to greater clarity and insights about your thoughts and feelings. It's important to prioritize time for silence in our busy lives.

My mind transformed completely, and there were some tradeoffs

Sasha's 'Newsletter' • 5472 implied HN points • 01 Dec 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation Awakening Consciousness Mindfulness Personal Growth
  1. Meditation can change your way of seeing the world. It makes past and future thoughts feel lighter, almost like they are just wispy thoughts instead of heavy burdens.
  2. Practicing meditation often feels like having a hobby that others don’t understand or appreciate. You may see benefits in your life, but sharing that with others can be tricky because many might not be ready to commit to it.
  3. Even after lots of meditation, you might still experience normal emotional struggles. You can feel calm and connected one moment and then get upset over something small, which can be confusing and humbling.

Silence of the heart

Silentium • 439 implied HN points • 09 Oct 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation Mindfulness Silence Inner peace Spiritual Practices
  1. Silence can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and understanding. Taking time to be quiet helps us connect with our feelings.
  2. Embracing moments of silence allows us to find peace and clarity in our busy lives. It lets us step back and appreciate our thoughts.
  3. Listening to our inner voice in silence can lead to personal growth and insight. It encourages us to think deeply about our experiences and beliefs.

Five Advanced Meditation Techniques (also, drugs)

Superb Owl • 4396 implied HN points • 04 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Meditation Mental health Personal Growth Mindfulness Self-Improvement
  1. Experimenting with different meditation techniques can help if you're feeling stuck. Trying new methods like kasina or mirror gazing can bring fresh perspectives and experiences.
  2. Pain can be a powerful focus during meditation. Instead of avoiding discomfort, you can lean into it to gain better awareness and understanding of your sensations.
  3. Using substances like cannabis or psychedelics may enhance meditation experiences, but it's important to be cautious and not become overly dependent on them.

How do I pray?

Silentium • 519 implied HN points • 03 Oct 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Prayer Meditation Silence Spiritual growth Reflection
  1. Prayer can be a moment of silence and reflection. It's a chance to pause and connect with your feelings.
  2. Practicing prayer is personal and can look different for everyone. There’s no right or wrong way to approach it.
  3. Creating a quiet space for prayer can help enhance the experience. Finding a calm environment makes it easier to focus.

Macro and Microphenomenology

Superb Owl • 3113 implied HN points • 23 Nov 24
📖 Philosophy Cognitive Science Consciousness Psychology Meditation Phenomenology
  1. Psychology is getting more advanced by creating new ways to study the mind. This includes looking at both everyday mental experiences and the basic building blocks of consciousness.
  2. Microphenomenology focuses on tiny details of experience, like how we feel pain or perceive sensations. It helps us understand consciousness in a very precise way.
  3. Macrophenomenology explores larger states of consciousness, often influenced by extreme experiences, like those caused by psychedelics or intense emotions. It looks at how these experiences shape our overall mental landscape.

Cosmic impostor syndrome

Sasha's 'Newsletter' • 2627 implied HN points • 23 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Mindfulness Spirituality Self-Improvement Meditation
  1. Meditation can make you happier and more relaxed, but the journey has ups and downs. You might go through weird phases where your self-esteem feels all mixed up.
  2. Cosmic impostor syndrome is when you realize you're not in full control of your life and self-esteem doesn't make sense anymore. It can feel awkward when you stop taking all the credit for your accomplishments.
  3. Praise can start to feel less personal and more like a comment on something outside of you, like the weather. Relationships that matter to you become the main source of self-affirmation.

How I Won My 10 Year Battle With Procrastination

Insight Axis • 1955 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Procrastination Principles Curiosity Mindfulness Meditation
  1. Procrastination often stems from the conflict between a part of you that wants to do a task and a part that's holding you back.
  2. Direction is more important than speed - focus on progress over perfection to combat procrastination.
  3. Cultivate curiosity to overcome procrastination by being open to discomfort, using techniques like doing tasks slowly and practicing mindfulness.

Why don't gurus scale?

Sasha's 'Newsletter' • 173 implied HN points • 06 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Spirituality Wellness Meditation Self-help
  1. Some gurus are really talented at helping people and can create big changes quickly. However, their personal skills often don't scale to help more people.
  2. Gurus rely on their personal charisma and unique techniques, making it hard to replicate their success on a larger scale.
  3. Many in the spiritual scene may struggle with growing their impact because their methods are too personal and can't reach a wider audience.

Tara Brach On The 'Sacred Art of Pausing'

Changing The Channel • 1335 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation Compassion Grief Trauma Healing
  1. Tara Brach emphasizes the importance of pausing and creating space for empathy and grace to change how we experience life.
  2. To bridge outer divides, we first need to bridge our inner divides by connecting with our emotions and practicing self-compassion and mindfulness.
  3. Acknowledging trauma and allowing space for collective grieving can help in fostering shared humanity and healing in a polarized world.

Spot it? Need it.

Seven Senses • 339 implied HN points • 08 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Mindfulness Meditation Personal Growth Emotional Health
  1. When we notice something annoying in others, it often reflects what we dislike in ourselves. This can help us understand our own behaviors better.
  2. Our strong feelings toward certain traits in others could actually be hints of what we need more of in our own lives. We might need to embrace those traits instead of judging them.
  3. We often think in extremes, but finding a balance is key. Accepting both positive and negative traits can lead to healthier boundaries and a happier life.

Lou Reed

Flow State • 1100 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🎶 Music Musician Album Review Meditation
  1. Lou Reed was an iconic American singer, songwriter, and ambient music producer.
  2. His final solo album, 'Hudson River Wind Meditations,' is designed for activities like meditation, yoga, or tai chi.
  3. The album was recently remastered and reissued by Light in the Attic Records.

What I wish someone had told me about starting a meditation practice

Sasha's 'Newsletter' • 2171 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Meditation Mindfulness Practice Awareness Techniques
  1. Beginner meditation instructions can be overwhelming and may not suit everyone's experience.
  2. Maintaining broad awareness during meditation can be more calming and natural than narrowing focus to specific sensations.
  3. Adopting a permissive and curious attitude towards meditation practice can lead to more meaningful experiences.

Cloud Tears

Seven Senses • 339 implied HN points • 13 May 24
🎭️ Culture Emotions Travel Meditation Personal Stories Human behavior
  1. Many people feel heightened emotions while flying, which often leads to crying. This can happen due to the circumstances of travel or the effects of being at high altitudes.
  2. The environment on a plane can create a space for reflection and emotional release, making it feel like a unique time for personal processing.
  3. Flying reminds us of our lack of control in life, as we depend on others and external factors. It can be a moment of realization about our place in the universe.

Should you meditate, and also, what is even meditation

Sasha's 'Newsletter' • 1998 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Meditation Self-Improvement Mindfulness Spirituality Personal Development
  1. There are two tracks of meditation - one for enhancing performance and another for deconstructing your mind.
  2. The deconstructive track can lead to profound, life-changing experiences and personal growth, but it's not for everyone.
  3. Meditation can enhance mental flexibility, allowing you to embrace criticism and change with ease.

New roofs and holy moles

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 1138 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mythology Spiritual Practice Folklore Meditation Transformation
  1. The house is shared with various animals like birds and insects, creating a harmonious living environment.
  2. Engaging with deep imagination through guided journeys can help in activating mythic imagination.
  3. Exploring fairy tales as adults can provide insights into personal transformation, archetypes, and reimagining life narratives.

Does The Week Exist?

Castalia • 459 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Cultural Studies Philosophy Sociology Meditation
  1. Each day of the week feels different, and these feelings can be shaped by culture and personal experiences. For example, many people love Fridays for the weekend vibes, while Tuesdays might feel a bit dull.
  2. The seven-day week is quite arbitrary compared to other time units like days and months, yet it influences our energy and routines. There are also ideas that our ancestors connected these days to the planets, giving them unique qualities.
  3. Modern life, filled with screens and remote work, changes how we experience time. This makes it easier to blend work and leisure, allowing for a lifestyle where we can pursue what we enjoy more consistently.

The Year I Stopped Knowing, well, to Some Considerable Extent

Deep Fix • 550 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Personal Growth Meditation Philosophy
  1. In reflecting on their writing, the author discovered a blend of relative and absolute truths that coexist.
  2. The author shifted focus from seeking knowledge to embracing conscious experience through phenomenology.
  3. The author emphasized the importance of moving beyond psychedelics after receiving their transformational message, and now focuses on helping others understand it.

Meditations on taste

Overthinking Everything • 314 implied HN points • 22 Nov 24
🍲 Food & Drink Culinary Arts Mindfulness Drinks Taste Meditation
  1. Mindful drinking can be a unique practice. For example, focusing on the taste and feel of a bitter drink like Cynar can help you discover what you truly enjoy.
  2. Trying new foods mindfully can change how you perceive them. It’s possible to find that things you thought you liked aren’t as enjoyable when you pay close attention to their flavors.
  3. Understanding your preferences might take some experimenting. Even if you learn you don’t like something, it helps you figure out what you do enjoy.

Ichigo Ichie

Seven Senses • 479 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Language Meditation Awareness Experience Art
  1. Language has a huge impact on how we see the world and connect with others. Some words from other languages describe feelings or actions that English can't fully capture.
  2. The Japanese term 'Ichigo Ichie' means 'one lifetime, one encounter.' It reminds us that every moment is unique and we should appreciate the present.
  3. We often get lost in thinking about the future and miss out on what is happening right now. Practicing mindfulness can help us enjoy our everyday experiences more.

Kissing Ram Dass

Seven Senses • 579 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spirituality Meditation Eastern philosophy Psychedelics Personal Growth
  1. Ram Dass was a major spiritual teacher who introduced many people to Eastern philosophies and meditation. His journey started in Harvard and took him to India, where he met his guru.
  2. A personal encounter with Ram Dass felt like meeting an old friend. It showed that connection and love can have a strong impact, even in brief moments.
  3. His legacy continues through his teachings, reminding us that sometimes the way we make people feel is more important than what we say or do.