Comments on: Meditation And Stress http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/meditation-stress/ From Managing Stress To Finding And Following Your Bliss. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:02:30 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: The Only Stress Reduction Technique You'll Ever Need To Master http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/meditation-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-857 The Only Stress Reduction Technique You'll Ever Need To Master Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:31:04 +0000 http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/?p=635#comment-857 [...] reading the comments on meditation and stress I saw that I needed to make a slight clarification.  All the comments showed that people were [...] [...] reading the comments on meditation and stress I saw that I needed to make a slight clarification.  All the comments showed that people were [...]

]]> By: Ruth http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/meditation-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-849 Ruth Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:02:48 +0000 http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/?p=635#comment-849 Really interesting. Meditation is a tool I feel Rob that has helped me develop the skill to get from A to B quicker when something stressful comes up - its like if you practice something then you will be able to do it more easily when required to do it under pressure - meditation is the practice and clearer thinking is the result under pressure instead of panic/stress thinking. Really interesting. Meditation is a tool I feel Rob that has helped me develop the skill to get from A to B quicker when something stressful comes up – its like if you practice something then you will be able to do it more easily when required to do it under pressure – meditation is the practice and clearer thinking is the result under pressure instead of panic/stress thinking.

]]> By: siva_venkat http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/meditation-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-845 siva_venkat Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:17:19 +0000 http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/?p=635#comment-845 cont from previous comment.. While meditating, you consciously choose to identify with the higher self (which is unattached and indifferent and just is), and step out of the ego identity.. Which, as Rob says in his phone call metaphor, reduces the emotional intensity.. While meditating you are choosing to be happy rather than right. In practical life it is a good idea to meditate regularly to gain this higher perspective.. We don't have to fall back on mediattaion only while feeing overwhelmed.. I get the feeling that Rob's idea is to maintain this higher identity as we are palying the game.. While the play is going on, as we hit strong emotions that slows down the journey, take a quick peek (flash meditation) at our true identity and that would help us progress in the journey.. maybe we may reverse or take a different route or maybe even choose a different destination, but the journey and experience flows. cont from previous comment..

While meditating, you consciously choose to identify with the higher self (which is unattached and indifferent and just is), and step out of the ego identity.. Which, as Rob says in his phone call metaphor, reduces the emotional intensity..

While meditating you are choosing to be happy rather than right. In practical life it is a good idea to meditate regularly to gain this higher perspective.. We don't have to fall back on mediattaion only while feeing overwhelmed..

I get the feeling that Rob's idea is to maintain this higher identity as we are palying the game.. While the play is going on, as we hit strong emotions that slows down the journey, take a quick peek (flash meditation) at our true identity and that would help us progress in the journey.. maybe we may reverse or take a different route or maybe even choose a different destination, but the journey and experience flows.

]]> By: Siva_venkat http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/meditation-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-844 Siva_venkat Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:16:31 +0000 http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/?p=635#comment-844 Let me summarize my understanding from the previous two posts and the respective comments. It is important to have the following: - Knowing clearly the desired outcome ( A to B) - Persistent desire for the end state (B) - +ve attention : Knowing and believing that you can tackle the issue/problems along the way When were "playing" our life in pursuit of the above journey, we would inevitably experience the whole spectrum of emotions (+ve and -ve). Our ability to live a full and happy life (experience more of life, in Rob's defn) is our ability to move through quickly these various emotions without getting stuck in any of them (+ve & -ve included).. Meditation is a way of stepping aside and witnessing the "play" without getting attached to the outcomes.. It is simply a state of being where we see and acknowledge that "it is just a play going on".. It is taking a higher perspective..It is just not being a spectator (not like soccer fans fighting) , but being an unattached spectator.. to be cont.. Let me summarize my understanding from the previous two posts and the respective comments.
It is important to have the following:
- Knowing clearly the desired outcome ( A to B)
- Persistent desire for the end state (B)
- +ve attention : Knowing and believing that you can tackle the issue/problems along the way

When were "playing" our life in pursuit of the above journey, we would inevitably experience the whole spectrum of emotions (+ve and -ve). Our ability to live a full and happy life (experience more of life, in Rob's defn) is our ability to move through quickly these various emotions without getting stuck in any of them (+ve & -ve included)..

Meditation is a way of stepping aside and witnessing the "play" without getting attached to the outcomes.. It is simply a state of being where we see and acknowledge that "it is just a play going on".. It is taking a higher perspective..It is just not being a spectator (not like soccer fans fighting) , but being an unattached spectator..

to be cont..

]]> By: Eliana http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/meditation-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-840 Eliana Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:01:33 +0000 http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/?p=635#comment-840 I meditate a bit, but I also read A LOT. What I have learned about positive interactions and thoughts, I've gleamed mostly from my reading, though I feel this is reinforced through meditation. I feel additionally Rob, the twist is to be able to realize that the "life" video game is one in which remaining in a meditative spirit is necessary. Realize that just as in dreaming, our life is a dream from which we need to wake. I meditate a bit, but I also read A LOT. What I have learned about positive interactions and thoughts, I've gleamed mostly from my reading, though I feel this is reinforced through meditation. I feel additionally Rob, the twist is to be able to realize that the "life" video game is one in which remaining in a meditative spirit is necessary. Realize that just as in dreaming, our life is a dream from which we need to wake.

]]> By: Tim http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/meditation-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-839 Tim Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:24:37 +0000 http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/?p=635#comment-839 Hi Rob. "But you have the controls to manouevre through the scenes and ultimately your decisions and actions determine whether you end up devoured by the game or triumphing over all." I would say that if possible, a "Meta Position" is a better option. Being able to view the game in a detached manner is, paradoxically a position of "control". Again a paradox - "control" only comes when we have surrendered any hope of controlling things! "Going with the flow" comes close to describing that. For a full life, you need to not be at the affect of "the full range of emotional experiences" - again, witnessing or detachment is key. Again I expect we're saying pretty much the same thing in different ways. I too need to allow time for my typing fingers to catch up with my mind :) Hi Rob.

"But you have the controls to manouevre through the scenes and ultimately your decisions and actions determine whether you end up devoured by the game or triumphing over all."

I would say that if possible, a "Meta Position" is a better option. Being able to view the game in a detached manner is, paradoxically a position of "control". Again a paradox – "control" only comes when we have surrendered any hope of controlling things! "Going with the flow" comes close to describing that.

For a full life, you need to not be at the affect of "the full range of emotional experiences" – again, witnessing or detachment is key.

Again I expect we're saying pretty much the same thing in different ways. I too need to allow time for my typing fingers to catch up with my mind :)

]]> By: Ois http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/meditation-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-838 Ois Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:46:57 +0000 http://livewithoutconflict.com/blog/?p=635#comment-838 Very motivational New Years posts Rob! "Life is the ultimate video game." BINGO! ;-D Very motivational New Years posts Rob!
"Life is the ultimate video game."
BINGO! ;-D

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