There is no "trick" to the use of meditation. The fact is people can't think about two things at one time. Many people can concentrate to a degree that pain signals coming into the brain can be reassigned to stimulate pleasant thoughts and emotions. I meditate every day for at least twenty minutes. It isn't going to help in all situations. It can be the bridge for many people to help them adjust and accept their limitations while overcoming or dealing with limitations they place on themselves. It sounds too simple to be true. It works for me. I hope Bobbie has a great time sharing it with people in the group. Some of us could use help in the areas of stress and self image. Don't be afraid to learn about it. She might just have what you need.
best to all of you. john ----- Original Message ---- From: Merrill Burghardt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 6:14:53 PM Subject: FW: [QUAD-L] Meditation instructor here <!-- _filtered {font-family:Tahoma;panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue;text-decoration:underline;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:blue;text-decoration:underline;} span.EmailStyle18 {font-family:Arial;color:navy;} _filtered {margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in;} div.Section1 {} --> Seems through the many types of meditation that all roades lead to Rome . In rehab I went through 6 months with an acclaimed instructor. To this day I use meditation on diverse occasions. It is a good skill on practical levels but I’ll leave nirvana to the super gurus. Merrill From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 4:18PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Meditationinstructor here Exactly, what does a Mediation Instructor do? I mean, what do you mediate? Well, Naomi, that's a rather large question. A meditation instructor would guide their students through a journey of a thought process. I would teach different techniques of meditation, there are around 20 different types. Basically, it's about relaxing the body, mind and sprit. You would concentrate on "the here and now" called mindfulness. It has helped me better control my pain level by thinking it away. If your not receptive to this way of thinking, than this may sound like a bunch of horse crap. The mind is extremely powerful when used the correct way. A person can worry them selves "sick" and in the same respect a person can calm them selves down. If your still interested, let me know and I'll go into more detail. Or you can get a book from the library "Meditation for Beginners" and check it out for yourself. Bobbie Createa Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Special deal for Yahoo! users & friends - No Cost. Get a month of Blockbuster Total Access now http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text3.com
