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Re: Self hypnosis, meditation, dissociation » Dinah

Posted by .tabitha. on August 16, 2002, at 15:13:25

In reply to Re: Self hypnosis, meditation, dissociation » terra miller, posted by Dinah on August 16, 2002, at 5:29:54

> Hmmm. OK, then I must be doing meditation wrong. I use it as another way to "go away" or empty my brain completely.
>

Dinah, I wouldn't say you are doing it wrong. There are different types of meditation, and some do aim at producing an empty mind or blissful experience. I'm more interested in awareness meditation (also called insight meditation) where the goal is to remain present and the focus is on the here-and-now, including sensations, emotions, and thoughts. The simplest way to start is to focus lightly on the sensation of the out-breath. When the mind wanders, you gently bring it back. You're just trying to hold awareness, not to produce a particular state.

Just wanted to toss this in.
T

 

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