UpperClassWhiteBoy

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  1. Do I: 1. Repeatedly try to let go of them, using a technique similar to Actualized.org video "The Power of Letting Go". 2. Try to let go of them, with the technique mentioned above. If I can't let go initially, use mindfulness with labeling to observe them as they are as raw perceptions and hope it passes.(I think this one would be best, since you try to see if you can just do the most simple thing of letting go and then if that can't be done, try to detach from it and have it subside that way) 3. use mindfulness with labeling to focus on them, and then try and let go each cycle.
  2. I have never done mindfulness with labeling. Leo recommended it as a top technique within meditation but I feel like there is a lot of manipulation in this technique. What has been your experience with these techniques? Is mindfulness with labeling a more advanced technique? Is it more effective than the no manipulation method used in Leo's guided meditation video?
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  4. @LeoGura Since its been 30 days, can you do a blog post of when you think you will be coming back or/and an update on your healing and integrating process?
  5. Is it okay to go on walks, as long as you keep social distancing (6 feet) from people? I'd like to be able to leave the house and get some fresh air. I believe it's good for my mental health and it helps me wake up in the morning. I'm just wondering if this is okay, since Leo said that the virus is ramping up in the next two weeks and to stay in your house as much as possible. @Leo Gura
  6. My purpose in my life right now is to be able to express myself in public fully. I have premonitions of being a jester-like figure, who sings and dances around in public. I know this draws attention and could be videotaped and put on social media. I am worried such a video could blow up and will get me fired from any corporate job, which I plan on having coming out of college for the meantime. Is this a realistic fear, and if so, does this mean I will have to find a way to be self employed?
  7. I am looking to start a kriya yoga practice in the coming months but I have an anterior pelvic tilt that causes me low back pain. I was wondering if the seated cross-legged posture for yoga would help my problem or not. More specifically, does this cross legged seated-posture strengthen the abs or glutes while stretching the hip flexors?
  8. The five states Ken Wilber discusses. What are the characteristics of them?
  9. What are some ways to build up your work ethic. I intuit that developing a concentration practice is good. I have been using the pomodoro technique to break up periods of work. I can possibly see meditation as a good way to handle distractions. Any other ideas?
  10. I want to focus on my work ethic and getting up in the morning. I watched leos video about dealing with strong negative emotions, which I know are bound to come up while working on this stuff. Leo said meditation can help with dealing with strong negative emotions but I am afraid of the dark side of meditation (which I guess is an ego backlash in a way) derailing my habits I am trying to put into place. I know I want to work on mindfulness and start a concentration practice because they won’t result in a big backlash. I know meditation is one of the most important habits you can have so I feel bad for not doing it. I consider myself to have above average mindfulness skills so maybe I can handle the habit but I just want some one else’s advice. Is meditation paradoxical in the sense that it causes ego backlash but can also help you develop the mindfulness to deal with it.
  11. @mandyjw Im having trouble understanding what you are saying. I get that suffering means not accepting. I am not trying to seek suffering, I am simply trying to make a change in my life. What does ego backlash mean to you? Is ego backlash not inherent to changing your habits? Or is accepting everything that comes with the growth process a way to prevent ego backlash?
  12. @Shiva glass half full vs. half empty. I get your point
  13. @mandyjw When I say accept the backlash I mean to be conscious with it and not resist it.
  14. @mandyjw What you're saying is when ego backlash occurs through making a change in your life, if you accept the backlash for what it is, then you won't suffer.