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sunyata
USA
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 Posted - Dec 08 2016 : 11:35:23 AM
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Originally posted by Bodhi Tree
I would advise trying some affirmational self-inquiry, such as thinking to oneself: "I am kundalini." That way, there's more unity, and less conflict. If you mentally and emotionally feed the idea that kundalini is going to turn your brain upside down, or make things difficult, then you will perpetuate an antagonistic relationship. However, if you mentally and emotionally feed the idea that kundalini will nurture, enrich, and enliven your brain, and make things enjoyable, then that's exactly what will happen. Symbiosis. Homeostasis.
Yoga is for merging. In every man, there is a woman. And in every woman, there is a man. And there is the Spirit beyond gender.
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Bodhi Tree
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Posted - Dec 08 2016 : 1:02:17 PM
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Originally posted by Charliedog
In a creative mood I framed today a nicely colored buddha and hang in on the wall next to the front door. It says What we think we become 
Bingo! Can anyone say "samyama"? |
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lalow33
USA
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Posted - Dec 08 2016 : 1:37:50 PM
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| If you are getting your brain turned upside down, I'd recommend grounding and slowing down. Samyama, inquiry, replacing thoughts work better when energy doesn't have you whacky or upside down or however you want to put it. |
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JR8036
USA
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Posted - Dec 08 2016 : 2:23:55 PM
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With my vacation coming up I will have no choice but to slow down on my meditation because I won't have as much free time as I normally do. Plus I will be walking more and getting outside more than what I normally do.
Oh and ty sunyata I will probably be ok once I get in the air I am sure it's the anticipation of what may happen before hand |
Edited by - JR8036 on Dec 08 2016 2:25:08 PM |
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JR8036
USA
281 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2016 : 8:34:51 PM
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Think that trip was the best thing for me but, at the same time. My sits went down hill while I was gone even skipped a day because I was busy. Most I could do was 5min sits. For some reason when I got back I was so ready to get back to what I was doing of course it took a couple days to do it but it wasn't long before I was back up to 20min.
Think I am now realizing that I am getting addicted to meditation. Especially when I do my best everyday to do it. |
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Bodhi Tree
2972 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2016 : 01:37:17 AM
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JR8036
USA
281 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2016 : 07:20:26 AM
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Another thing that came to me this morning is I feel like someday I may loose my ego. I feel it's coming weather I like it or not.
I have looked up ego death before and not sure that is something that I am ready to face. |
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Wolfgang
Germany
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Posted - Dec 19 2016 : 07:33:21 AM
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Originally posted by JR8036
Another thing that came to me this morning is I feel like someday I may loose my ego. I feel it's coming weather I like it or not.
I have looked up ego death before and not sure that is something that I am ready to face.
your True Self is individual spirit, the True Self has Ego,
please don't try to destroy this Ego
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JR8036
USA
281 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2016 : 07:39:54 AM
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im hoping it was just a thought. It's not something I am striving for by no means at all. Kinda hoping this passes like everything else I have came across.
Another thing I was thinking about it might be I am gaining inner silence. And the feeling of nothingness just keeps coming to me. Which might be why I'm mistaking it for ego death or maybe both is happening? |
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Christi
United Kingdom
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Posted - Dec 20 2016 : 04:07:20 AM
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Hi JR8036
The ego cannot die because it is not alive. It is only a creation of the mind. So you do not need to have any worries there.
You can find more information on the ego and it's relationship to spiritual practices here:
Lesson 428 - The Transformation of Ego
When we enter inner silence (samadhi), we do not lose anything that is real.
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JR8036
USA
281 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2016 : 07:50:20 AM
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Ok thanks,
Because my past couple sits, there is times where all I feel is my head. I know the rest of my body is still connected to me but, I do not feel them or not as strong I do when I am awake. I feel like this body less meditater. There is also times when I simply think nothing. |
Edited by - JR8036 on Dec 20 2016 08:03:53 AM |
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Christi
United Kingdom
4514 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2016 : 08:07:38 AM
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Hi JR8036,
Losing consciousness of the body is a normal part of meditation and happens as the mind begins to operate at a more subtle level. It is nothing to be concerned about. When you come out of meditation you will become conscious of your body again.
Experiencing a silent mind without thoughts is also a normal part of meditation and you may find yourself in silence for a while. When you notice that you are off the manta, you simply come back to the mantra again.
Good things are happening.
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JR8036
USA
281 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2016 : 10:57:31 AM
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Ok thanks,
Yes when I get up my body goes back to normal. It might take a couple min to do that but it does. One thing I was thinking about is during Last night's sit, I could feel the unconsciousness slowly creap into my brain as well. At first I was like just let it happen what could happen other than me passing out? |
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Dogboy
USA
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Posted - Dec 20 2016 : 9:39:10 PM
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At first I was like just let it happen...
This is proper instinct. In DM, surrender all. |
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JR8036
USA
281 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 06:34:50 AM
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| Is surrender the same as letting go? Because everywhere I go everyone says let go and always wondered what that meant |
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Charliedog
1625 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 07:15:28 AM
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Yes it is, surrender means don't strive, don't do.....let it be for what it is, silently observe the breath or listen to the mantra and let go......just be. |
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JR8036
USA
281 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 11:00:04 AM
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Thanks, it was exactly what I thought it meant.
So my thoughts of letting happen to my body what was happening was right then |
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Charliedog
1625 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 11:20:37 AM
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| Surrender isn't something we can do, surrender or let go happens if the mind is silent...... |
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JR8036
USA
281 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 4:10:18 PM
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So I guess that would be the final stage of inner silence?
It's getting a bit deep for me. |
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sunyata
USA
1513 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 4:19:29 PM
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JR,
There is no final stage. It keeps deepening and unfolding. |
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JR8036
USA
281 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2016 : 5:52:43 PM
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I can't imagine it getting deeper, there is times throughout the day that I already think nothing. I mean literally nothing!
Now when ppl ask what I'm thinking I can honestly say nothing! Lol |
Edited by - JR8036 on Dec 21 2016 5:56:37 PM |
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jean
Germany
107 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2016 : 11:41:00 AM
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Originally posted by JR8036
I can't imagine it getting deeper, there is times throughout the day that I already think nothing. I mean literally nothing!
Now when ppl ask what I'm thinking I can honestly say nothing! Lol
Enjoy the silence
It's a very natural state actually to have no thoughts. Life just happens, no need to think about it |
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JR8036
USA
281 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2016 : 09:37:13 AM
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| Had a dream I went to jail last night. No I have never been there. I have been in trouble before but never anything serious. It wasn't a nightmare just disappointed that I had to have a dream like that on Christmas weekend. Bad thing is was it was soooo clear and vivid it felt like I was really there too till I woke up. |
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Bodhi Tree
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Posted - Dec 24 2016 : 12:05:46 PM
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I've been in jail a few times--three to be exact. It's fun! NOT.
Sometimes I have dreams of being back in jail, or being chased by the cops. I usually find a way to wiggle my way out.
Freedom. |
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JR8036
USA
281 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2016 : 2:38:44 PM
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| I would imagine it's not fun. But, I just can't imagine why I would have a dream like that. Unless I'm sure it's like others I have had which probably mean nothing. |
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is this kundalini? what do i do now?
