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Mkkstacks
@mkkstacks
Several years ago, I spent 10 days in silence, spending most of that time developing a vipassana meditation practice. One of the major benefits is increased awareness of my body. Sometimes my body hints that I'm not okay even when I think I'm fine. Like realizing I'm breathing faster or clenching my jaw. Once I sense this, I can pause and check in with myself. Often, simply adjusting my mindset puts me at ease. The meditative practice set a foundation for me to build this skill and maintain a peaceful presence more often. If you're interested, the 10-day silent course is available at centers across the world free of charge. 🙏 https://www.dhamma.org/en/index
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Priya 🦉🎩
@priyasai
That's wonderful that you invested in such time for yourself. I can totally resonate with the increased awareness having been to a silent meditation program myself. Likes, dislikes, compulsions, etc were brought down to a minimum. Once I finished the program I became more aware of subtle things in my body and mind, and now check in with myself asking if what I'm doing is a conscious action or a compulsive reaction.
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Mkkstacks
@mkkstacks
I love that. It's such a good question to ask. I've listened to Inner Engineering by Sadhguru and he talks about responsiveness in that way. Whether one is responding or reacting. So much - thoughts, feelings, behaviors - can be reaction, controlled by external stimulus. But to consciously respond is a game changer. I'm working on likes and dislikes, and neutralizing those quick reactions. I'm amazed at how quickly my mind wants to make a judgment about something.
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Priya 🦉🎩
@priyasai
Ahhh yes, our mind wants to always form conclusions based on limited information and it's so easy to make a judgment about something, someone, or ourselves! It's been a helpful practice to just sitting being the silent witness and reminding myself that all the phenomena are physical in nature, which is not permanent. It's a constant practice, but well worth the efforts!
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